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Doctor Aphra is doubtless one ofStar Wars’best original risible characters , and she finally makes an visual aspect after the events ofReturn of the Jediin Marvel ’s late miniseries , crossing path withLuke Skywalkerat a polar moment . Though she has never come out in unrecorded - action , Aphra has been a foundational part of theStar Warsfranchisesince debuting in Marvel’sDarth Vaderongoing serial in 2015 .

InStar Wars : The Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege ( 2024)#1 – write by Alex Segura , with art by Stefano Raffaele – Luke Skywalker and Rynn Zenat duel the Acolytes of the Beyond , each seeking to obtain an ancient Jedi keepsake called the Compendium that once belonged to Ky Narec , the master of Asajj Ventress .

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Though Luke and Rynn overwhelm the Acolytes and call into question their leader , Yuan Howzell , Luke ’s bag containing the relic is stolen by a shadowy figure . Luke and Rynn give chase the figure to Luke ’s X - offstage , where he realizes the relic thief is really Doctor Aphra .

Doctor Aphra Is A Star Wars Franchise Fan-Favorite – Marvel Won’t Forget Her As It Moves Into The Post-ROTJ Era

Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege (2024)#1 – Written By Alex Segura; Art By Stefano Raffaele; Color By Alex Sinclair; Lettering By Joe Caramagna

Doctor Aphra is a rogue archeologist , who was recruited by Darth Vader after his loser at the Battle of Yavin . Vader necessitate her expertness of thieving for a few job to gain back favor with the Emperor , and she explore for a weakness she could habituate as collateral . Eventually , she discovered that Luke Skywalker was Vader ’s Word . When she feared Vader was going to kill her , she told the Emperor all the things Vader had her do against the Empire , leave out the parentage part . Emperor Palpatine admired Vader ’s dedication , and Vader ended up throwing Aphra out an airlock anyway .

Star Wars ' Doctor Aphra has yet to be yield an official live - natural process unveiling , with a new cosplay showing off her real world potentiality absolutely !

Doctor Aphra had foreseen the possibility of her scheme flunk , and had a plan to survive that too . Over the years , she has run into Luke Skywalker many times , often competing with him to get hold an expensive artifact . The last time they worked together , Aphra direct Luke to a Jedi Temple that she believe would contain worthful contents , and she needed him to unlock the room access . Aphra ’s latest appearance afterReturn of the Jedicould mean a enceinte treasure hunt is fall for Luke , as Aphra usually obtain him when she needs his help .

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Doctor Aphra’s Latest Appearance Could Mean A Live Action Debut Is Still Possible

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BeforeRepublic Under Siege#1,Doctor Aphra ’s fateafterReturn of the Jediwas unknown . Without being present in the movies , there was no way to screw , but her deficiency of loyalty to any cabal entail she could be doing anything , with anyone , anywhere in the Galax urceolata . Now that it is confirmed by her latest interaction withLuke Skywalkerthat Aphra is still kick back around and hunt for treasure , it is even more potential that she will make a bouncy actionStar Warsdebut in the coming old age , in some configuration or another .

Star Wars ' rogue archeologist can recover any invaluable artefact . The difficulty is , Doctor Aphra is just as probable to keep it for herself .

Star Wars : The Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege#1isavailable now from Marvel Comics .

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Star Wars is a multimedia system enfranchisement that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas . After the release of Star Wars : Episode IV- A New Hope ( originally just titled Star Wars ) , the franchise quickly exploded , engender multiple sequels , prequels , television receiver shows , TV games , cartoon strip , and much more . After Disney acquired the right to the franchise , they speedily expanded the creation on Disney+ , starting with The Mandalorian .

Republic Under Siege Luke and Doctor Aphra join forces to fend off a surprise attack while the remaining Imperials plot their next move.

Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.

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