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fzanca reviewed Fire and Ice #4 Oct 17, 2025
8.5

Can someone tell me why this book comes out annually? I don't think anyone is even collecting it anymore because it comes out so irregularly. With that being said, it's a really good book by Willingham with some amazing artwork. If it gets canceled, however, I wouldn't be surprised. The witch revived her dead son, who outs her other son as a murderer.

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Fire and Ice #4

By: Bill Willingham, Leonardo Manco
Released: Oct 15, 2025

Even as she is transferring her powers to Prince Nekron, the grief-maddened sorceress Juliana casts one final spell to resurrect her firstborn son, Kaledan - who is about to discover that getting brought back to life isn't as enjoyable as one might think. Meanwhile, having fought off the subhuman raiders, the Queen of Firekeep adds the warrior boy ...

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George reviewed JSA #12 Oct 2, 2025
7.0

This felt like a rushed finale. And there is no excuse for that when you take 12 issues to tell a story.

JSA #12

By: Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui
Released: Oct 1, 2025

The JSA’s back is against the wall as the Nameless Ones have entered our plane ofreality. Wotan and the Injustice Society are victorious…but never count out theworld’s first super-team!

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fzanca reviewed JSA #12 Oct 12, 2025
6.5

Lemire has a pacing issue in this book. There was no reason to draw this story out for 12 issues. Then the ending happened at such a quickened pace, it gave me whiplash. Build-up, more build-up, and boom, it's over. I'm so tired of writers drawing stories out for a year or more. The editors should mandate 6-issue story arcs. Can anyone tell me why writers are doing this? It seems like every one of more

JSA #12

By: Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui
Released: Oct 1, 2025

The JSA’s back is against the wall as the Nameless Ones have entered our plane ofreality. Wotan and the Injustice Society are victorious…but never count out theworld’s first super-team!

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fzanca reviewed Batman and Robin #26 Oct 11, 2025
8.0

Still the best Batman book out there. I wasn't happy with Fraction's last issue, and then I read this. We have a mystery, a viable threat, and a father-son budding relationship that is hampered by duty. I hope that he doesn't draw it out like the Momento story. Six issues is good. Love the Penguin in here as well.

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Batman and Robin #26

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Fico Ossio
Released: Oct 8, 2025

The mysterious Quiet Man continues his brutal takedown of the Gotham underworld! Bodies are piling up with the Quiet Man’s signature silver coins in their eyes, until the killer and Batman finally face each other in combat…with shocking consequences! Which of them will walk away? And what dark secret from Gotham’s past is behind the Quiet Man...

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fzanca reviewed DC K.O. #1 Oct 11, 2025
7.0

Some really good art from amazingly talented people. It is extremely text-heavy, but I guess that's what is needed for the start of an event. Having Darkseid being one of them does negate the bracket, but they have a twist for us. let's see what happens.

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DC K.O. #1

By: Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez
Released: Oct 8, 2025

The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion ...

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fzanca added DC K.O. (2025) to their pull list Oct 11, 2025

DC K.O. (2025)

The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion ...

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fzanca reviewed Superman #30 Oct 11, 2025
8.0

Twist upon twist with the Superboy Prime character. The battle scenes are pretty good, and the stakes are high. What I found weird was that after betraying them all, Superboy Prime said, "Okay, let's go!" And they followed him without question. I thought that was weak writing. Other than that, it was another solid issue.

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Superman #30

By: Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora
Released: Sep 24, 2025

Superman has found the mysterious hero known as Booster Gold. Together, they must return to the present day to warn the Justice League, but Darkseid’s Legion stands in the way. The shocking events of thisissue lead into next month’s massive next chapter in the all in saga!

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7.5

The artwork continues to be excellent. I'm just not sold on the idea of all of the powers of the JLA sitting in a box. It makes no sense whatsoever, just like all of Absolute Power made little sense. I like that Klarion wants to make a move on Feather, but gets called away at the last second. I like the layout of the entire plan and the hurdles. I just wish I had bought into the plot.

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Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #3

By: Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott
Released: Oct 1, 2025

With the crew assembled, Cheetah and Cheshire’s plan kicks into highgear. The only problem? If they can’t figure out how to gain access tothe world’s most secure facility, the heist could be off before it even begins. As team dynamics continue to evolve, it would be a shame ifanything went Sideways…

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fzanca reviewed Conan The Barbarian #25 Oct 9, 2025
7.5

I didn't like this issue as much as the previous one. It was a sharp departure from the previous stories. This was a one-shot, and I appreciate that, but the conclusion didn't live up to the build-up that occurred throughout the issue. I was a bit disappointed by the overall story. Looking forward to the conclusion of the Bast story.

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Conan The Barbarian #25

By: Jim Zub, Alex Horley
Released: Oct 8, 2025

Spectacular extra-sized 25th issue!

THE NOMAD: Conan the King welcomes a strange visitor with an even stranger mission.

Can the Ruler of Aquilonia prove his mettle or will the mysterious wander’s incredible power change the course of history?

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fzanca reviewed Batman #2 Oct 9, 2025
6.5

Something felt off about this issue. There is far too much gunplay in it. They are trained to avoid bullets and disappear before the cops show up. That's why this feels off, because they don't do either of these things. In fact, by the end, there's a dead cop because of their presence.

Let's see where this goes, but right now I feel like it's a bit of a mess.

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Batman #2

By: Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez
Released: Oct 1, 2025

Injured, cuffed, and tossed in the back of a GCPD paddy wagon with a dozen uncuffed and violent criminals, Robin (Tim Drake) will have to use everything he’s learned from the Dark Knight if he hopes to survive his own dark night.Will Batman arrive in time to help him, or will this mission change the waythe city and the GCPD view the Dynamic Duo f...

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fzanca reviewed Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #3 Sep 29, 2025
7.5

I wasn't as big a fan of this issue. The Viking trapped in ice didn't really work for me and then he constantly spok about the time masters, but we were never introduced to them. Also the grandfather not recognizing his own granschildren behind the masks was weired. I think he should have recognized them but purposely didn't say anything.

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Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #3

By: David Pepose, Jonathan Lau
Released: Sep 24, 2025

TERROR DEFROSTED!

The ancient barbarian known as Tarko the Terrible was lost in a blood-soaked battle across the icy tundra. Now, millennia later, his frozen form has been discovered in a block of ice — and once he thaws out, he’ll find a whole new galaxy ripe for conquest!

Can Space Ghost and company stop this time-lo...

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fzanca reviewed Lazarus: Fallen #4 Sep 29, 2025
7.5

I'm still not sure why Rucka revisted these characters after all of these years. the story ended with Forever and Infinity escaping the family. He may have made a deal with one of the streaming services and needs additional stories, that's the only thing I can think of. The character moments are good, but ther are no action scenes in the entire issue. Not sure what the story is even about.
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Lazarus: Fallen #4

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Sep 24, 2025

“Rise," Part Four For almost three years, the Lazarus Sonja Bittner has been hunting Forever and her sister, Infinity. With the destruction of the Paris Free cell, she’s closer—and more conflicted—than ever. Infinity shows her stuff, and Forever ponders mysteries of the heart.

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fzanca reviewed Green Lantern #27 Sep 28, 2025
7.5

This was a pretty epic issue. John Stewart sacrifices himself to ignite the power batteries. All of the power batteries -- I'm not sure that's how it works. Wouldn't each power battery need its own sacrifice since they are all different emotions? Hell, what do I know? The action is good, and I like the interaction between Hal and John. John has always been a favorite of mine. Unfortunately, I'm no more

Green Lantern #27

By: Jeremy Adams, Xermanico
Released: Sep 24, 2025

Part five of “The Starbreaker Supremacy”! Desperate times call for desperate measures! Enlisting old foes to their aid, the Green Lantern Corps makes a shocking sacrifice in order to fight the Sun-Eaters and save the universe!

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fzanca reviewed Emma Frost: The White Queen #4 Sep 28, 2025
8.5

I'm not sure why we needed the first couple of pages, when they mean nothing to the story. However, after that, the pace speeds up and never stops. I'm not sure why the club owner didn't kill Emma. That's a hole for sure. The fight with the Sentinels was great. It was definitely a throwback, and the save from Mystique was classic. Looking forward to the final issue.

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Emma Frost: The White Queen #4

By: Amy Chu, Andrea Di Vito
Released: Sep 24, 2025

The White Queen conquers the City of Sin! In Las Vegas, a disgraced former member of the Inner Circle may hold the key to uncovering the plot against Emma Frost. But with the Hellfire Club about to crown a new queen, has time run out? Plus: A new player that you - or Emma! - never saw coming makes their presence known!

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fzanca reviewed Exquisite Corpses #5 Sep 27, 2025
7.5

This book almost feels like an anthology. Several of the supporting characters make appearances from one issue to the next, but it's becoming the killer of the month. We can't follow any characters, because we see them once and never again. Even Hunger Games had a main character. We were introduced to the soldier guy in the first issue and never saw him again. It's been 5 issues. So we might see h more

Exquisite Corpses #5

By: Jordie Bellaire, Claire Roe
Released: Sep 17, 2025

It’s murder on the dance floor as killers converge at the NoLife concert…but can the sparks of young love between two incendiary psychopaths win out over bloodlust and bounties? Heads will roll as Eisner Award-winning multi-hyphenate JORDIE BELLAIRE (REDLANDS) and red-hot artist CLAIRE ROE (Dark Spaces: The Hollywood Special) join JAMES TYNION ...

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7.0

The art is good here, and so is the action. However, this story seems completely out of sorts for this character. It was good to see Chewie and the Wookie Bounty Hunter, but Aphra is out of place taking part in a security mission. She's not a fighter. And security consists of only two people? It makes no sense. Chen has some good ideas, but there's absolutely no thru line and no archaeology. It's more

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra - Chaos Agent #4

By: Cherish Chen, Kieran McKeown
Released: Sep 24, 2025

THE DOCTOR & THE WOOKIEE! After months in the New Republic's service against her will, DOCTOR APHRA and CHEWBACCA are tasked with providing security for a vital diplomatic mission on a remote desert kingdom! But a connection from the past threatens to upend the whole event! Who is the mystery saboteur, and will they successfully foil Aphra's operat...

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fzanca reviewed Absolute Wonder Woman #12 Sep 27, 2025
8.5

What brings this issue down for me is the art. i'm just not a fan of Sherman's art. However, after years of writing mediocre Capt. Marvel issues, she has found her stride in Absolute Wonder Woman. This is a really well-written issue, displaying Diana in all of her empathic glory. Though I have no idea what Clea is wearing on her feet. What the hell? The battle is good, the resolution is good, and more

Absolute Wonder Woman #12

By: Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
Released: Sep 24, 2025

Be careful what you wish for, Diana, as you just might get it. With a surprising but not unwelcome ally, Diana makes her final moves inside the maze. But even in winning the day, there will be devastating losses to bear.

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fzanca reviewed Punisher: Red Band #1 Sep 23, 2025
8.0

It's good to see Frank back again and for Marvel to get its head out of its ass regarding the use of the logo. Get over it, guys. I wasn't much of a fan of the artwork. Everything is overblown. Kingpin looks ginormous, and so does Frank. It starts with a bang, and then the Kingpin unveils a twist. It's a good start. Let's see if Percy can keep it up.

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Punisher: Red Band #1

By: Ben Percy, Julius Ohta
Released: Sep 10, 2025

FRANK IS BACK! Reread and reload, True Believers — Frank Castle is BACK. With no memories, a full clip and a thirst for wrathful vengeance, his violent search for answers could only be chronicled in a Red Band series! Bullets will fly, blood will flow, and the citizens and criminals of New York City alike will fear the name THE PUNISHER! From the...

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fzanca reviewed Titans #27 Sep 23, 2025
7.5

I'm just not a Beast Boy fan, and this issue is all about him. The Zookeeper looks cool, but it's all taken out pretty quickly with Cyborg and Robot Man side-lined and giving pep talks. Of course, we get back to the tunnels, where Gar refused to chip in, to find the beginning of DC KO. I'm really hoping this event will be good.

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Titans #27

By: John Layman, Max Raynor
Released: Sep 17, 2025

Beast Boy, Cyborg, and the Doom Patrol have been caught in a trap set by Gar’sold nemesis! Seeking to reclaim the powers he lost during Absolute Power, the Zookeeper sends all manner of misfit mutant monsters to take down the heroes. When the dust settles after this rumble in the jungle, see who emerges victorious at the top of the food chain!

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fzanca reviewed Star Wars: Jedi Knights #7 Sep 23, 2025
7.0

This is all about the side mission. Mace and Aayla have to get an antidote for Qui-Gon, but to do that, they have to visit a planet run by space ninjas. (Space ninjas? Really) They don't like Jedi, and they are forced to surrender and do another side mission for the leader to get the antidote, but Qui-Gon's fate is uncertain. This is incredibly stupid, as we know exactly what happens to Qui-Gon. T more

Star Wars: Jedi Knights #7

By: Marc Guggenheim, Madibek Musabekov
Released: Sep 10, 2025

QUI-GON JINN IS DEAD! Or he will be...if JEDI KNIGHTS MACE WINDU and AAYLA SECURA can't find the antidote to the poison that is killing him. The antidote can only be found on SINSARA...the most dangerous planet you've never heard of! But what is the mysterious connection Sinsara has with Qui-Gon Jinn's past?

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fzanca reviewed Star Wars #5 Sep 23, 2025
6.0

After reading Dick Tracy, it just shocks me that Alex Segura just doesn't get Star Wars. This one at least has some action in it. I can't understand how everyone besides Luke isn't dead. There's just no rhyme or reason to this story. It's simply all over the place with no direction. I gave it until issue 5 to do something, and apparently Segura is taking this "story" beyond issue six, which is per more

Star Wars #5

By: Alex Segura, Phil Noto
Released: Sep 17, 2025

THE PAST RETURNS! As LUKE, RYNN, HAN and VALANCE race to find a group of stranded traders - they uncover a startling, and deadly, relic from the past - and have to face off against a horde of BATTLE DROIDS! LEIA and MON MOTHMA face an unexpected and powerful attack! Who is the new leader of the Nagai resistance? Cornered on a desolate planet, our h...

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fzanca reviewed Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #2 Sep 23, 2025
8.5

My favorite comic out right now. We are introduced to the Catwoman of the SG universe. There were a few twists in this issue. Eclipse Woman (a bad name btw) is far from the biggest threat in this issue. Against all odds, she makes a sacrifice to save everyone. She's going to have to steal more tech from somewhere else now.

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Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #2

By: David Pepose, Jonathan Lau
Released: Sep 10, 2025

GHOSTS OF THE PAST!

In this issue: The notorious thief known as Eclipse Woman — an old flame from Space Ghost’s early days — unwittingly puts both herself and the Ghost Planet in the crosshairs of the ruthless criminal kingpin known as Boss Parko when she steals a mysterious alien artifact. Will activating the strange relic help ...

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fzanca reviewed G.I. Joe #11 Sep 23, 2025
8.5

A good conclusion to this mini-story, but I would have expected Baroness to get her parents moved in case they get targeted again. I don't understand Bludd getting blinded. I guess we will see what Williamson has in store for him. I'm still not a fan of the art style for this book. I did like the stuff with Hound and Risk. Looking forward to the next issue.

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G.I. Joe #11

By: Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana
Released: Sep 17, 2025

The final showdown with Major Bludd. It’ll be an eye for an eye...

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fzanca reviewed Dick Tracy #12 Sep 23, 2025
8.0

Another good issue by Segura. He may not be able to write Star Wars, but he can write a good Dick Tracy yarn. After the fallout of his partner being shot (which was pretty shocking), DIck tries to connect the dots between the Manlisses and his fallen war buddy. Not sure how the twins fit into it all, but it looks like he and Tess are taking a trip.

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Dick Tracy #12

By: Alex Segura, Geraldo Borges
Released: Sep 17, 2025

As the mystery around Dick Tracy's old war buddy deepens, and the chaotic crime queens known as the Summers Sisters continue their onslaught on the City, the Detective in Yellow makes a fateful realization that will take him - and Tess - out of their comfort zone, and into the clutches of an even deadlier foe!

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fzanca reviewed Conan The Barbarian #24 Sep 23, 2025
8.5

This is really great, except for one thing. It ends, but it doesn't wrap up the story. Bast is still searching for Conan and what happened with Tath-Amon. I did like that he brought back the serpent knife from another storyline that really didn't end either. I am loking forward to these characters coming back.

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Conan The Barbarian #24

By: Jim Zub, Fernando Dagnino
Released: Sep 10, 2025

The Great Serpent’s influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia…

What they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!

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fzanca reviewed Batman and Robin #25 Sep 23, 2025
8.0

This is a good start. I am so glad the Momento story is over. By the end, he was dragging a corpse through a minefield filled with barbed wire, and the conclusion was poor. I really hope he can close this up in 6 issues. IF he goes a full 12+ again, I'll probably drop it. I love the way the Penguin is drawn in here and the action is good. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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Batman and Robin #25

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Javi Fernandez
Released: Sep 10, 2025

A NEW ARC BEGINS HERE!
With Memento’s reign of terror at an end, Damian ismore committed than ever, both as Robin and as a Wayne of Gotham. But whenan unassuming hitman known only as “the Quiet Man” arrives in Gotham on amysterious mission of revenge, one of Batman’s deadliest enemies thought to bedead returns! A brand new art team, f...

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fzanca reviewed Deadpool / Batman #1 Sep 18, 2025
5.0

Another example that Zeb Wells is not funny. I thought we would have all learned this during the She-Hulk Disney Plus show. The plot made no sense. Why would Batman allow his capture when he could have been unmasked. The ploy about Batman wanting Deadpool to be obsessed with him and the Deadpool walking right into the narrative on his own was eye-rolling. The back-up stories were not really note-w more

Deadpool / Batman #1

By: Zeb Wells, Greg Capullo
Released: Sep 17, 2025

The crossover you’ve pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades!

WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD’S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The main story starring Deadpool and Batman will be wri...

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fzanca reviewed Sonja Reborn #1 Sep 9, 2025
2.0

I have one word to describe this issue - Unreadable. I buy a Red Sonja book to read about Red Sonja, not Maggie from the UK suddenly popping into Sonja's body. The dialogue is complete crap, and the idea is horrible. So, she's a jealous girlfriend chasing after SKye, whom she instantly recognizes in Sonja's world. Why did Maggie jump into another body, and yet Skye looks the same? Please, explain more

Sonja Reborn #1

By: Christopher Priest, Alessandro Miracolo
Released: Aug 27, 2025

SUMMERTIME — AND THERE’S VILLAINS A-PLENTY!

Summer is here, and all the citizens of Townsville are heading out into the sunshine and fresh air to enjoy the happiest and most carefree season of the year — including the city’s surprisingly substantial population of supervillains!

In fact, when resident heroes The Pow...

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8.5

Another good issue from Cherish Chen. The chemistry she creates between Aphra and Han is very good. What a difference from the writing on the last run, which was practically unreadable. My only issue with Chen's writing is that there is no B-story thru line. I like the self-contained stories, but there needs to be more to keep people coming back, and she doesn't have this. I would implore her to s more

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra - Chaos Agent #3

By: Cherish Chen, Gabriel Guzman
Released: Aug 27, 2025

THE DOCTOR AND THE SMUGGLER MEET AGAIN! The DAGGER agency teams up DOCTOR APHRA with the rebel hero and former smuggler HAN SOLO for a life-or-death mission! A prized piece of art must be returned to a gangster from HAN'S past! Can the doctor make it out in one piece?!

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