Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #16
| Writer | Si Spurrier, Kieron Gillen |
| Artist | Emilio Laiso |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Tensions are high in this galaxy far, far away for Doctor Aphra.
She's got a new master holding her reins...and he's a Triple-threat.
Also - Magna Tolvan. Friend or foe?!
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Geekery Magazine - Allison Kennnington
Feb 06, 2018Anyway, I absolutely loved this issue of Doctor Aphra and am, as always, eagerly anticipating the next one. I cannot recommend this comic highly enough to any fans of Star Wars or even just general space adventures. Read Full Review
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9.6
SciFiPulse - Patrick Hayes
Feb 03, 2018The most original character of the Star Wars universe continues to shine as she wrecks havoc while pilfering treasures. The story is fantastic and the visuals sensational. This is the Star Wars comic you're looking for. Read Full Review
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8.8
IGN - Jesse Schedeen
Feb 01, 2018Writer Si Spurrier is seemingly everywhere in the comics industry lately, but he may have found his real sweet spot as co-writer on this series. Spurrier's sardonic voice complements that of co-writer Kieron Gillen, resulting in an issue that's very much in line with what's come before even as it pushes Aphra in wackier and more ambitious directions. Read Full Review
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8.4
The Fandom Post - Chris Beveridge
Feb 06, 2018With a lot of good character material in the mix, the big reveal comes toward the end as we discover what it is that Triple-Zero is actually after. And it's one of those moments that makes me genuinely afraid of what could come of things if he actually gets what he's after, much like Aphra's afraid I'm sure. You can imagine the wheels turning in her head how to turn this to her advantage while still looking compliant though. There's a lot of action in this book that works, some humor that just feels a little too forced, and a bit of romance that was spot on fun and right where the book has been angling toward for some time now. It's a fun read for the most part and I like the uncertainty of where it's going. Combine that with great visuals from the artists and it's one of those books I look forward to each month easily.. Read Full Review
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8.4
Comic Watch - John Edward Lee
Nov 17, 2021This issue ends with a surprise that is sure to shake things up for Just Lucky. At the same time, Aphras own mission has already started out ominously. It hard to say where this story is going, which will undoubably fuel readers desire to know more as this new arc unfolds. Read Full Review
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8.5
It gets a little messy juggling the all of the bounty hunters, but I like that they're each unique and developed. There is one mistake where a word bubble is rendered as if it is meant to be received through a communication device but is instead coming from Aphra in person. That's not what triggered one of our fellow user reviewers here though, is it? I'm absolutely loving the romantic cat and mouse relationship that's developed between Magna Tolvan and Doctor Aphra after teasing it out over several issues. Funny, no one has a problem with Batman's romances with femme fatales, or the ongoing flirtation between Spider-Man and Black Cat, but when two recently created characters in Star Wars do it, suddenly its a problem for certain readers. H more
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7.5
I enjoyed this issue mostly because it finally showcases the moment that we all knew was coming. This book is completely enjoyable but I just don't seem to care as much about it as I do in the other series'
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5.0
You can tell Si Spurrier has taken the reigns on this issue, and it is not a good thing. The relationship building that is going on between Aphra and Magna is outright silly. It could have been handled well, but unfortunately, it is not. It seems like Spurrier is trying to cram 15 previous issues of no romantic relationships into 1 single issue. The dialogue is some of the worst I have ever seen. The only saving grace to this issue is the art, which is fairly decent. I hope Spurrier has gotten his silly dialogue out of his system and can write this character better in the future, but I really just want Gillen back for good.
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3.5
A lesbian fantasy conveyed through the pages of Star Wars. No substance, no depth. Terrible issue.
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