Doctor Aphra fans can rejoice! Doctor Chelli Lona Aphra--everyone’s favorite space archaeologist--is returning to Marvel’s Star Wars comics this summer in a brand new ongoing series. The series, entitled Doctor Aphra--Chaos Agent, will feature Doctor Aphra teaming up with at least one beloved character from the original Star Wars trilogy.

In June solicitations released by Marvel, it was revealed that Cherish Chen will be writing the Doctor Aphra--Chaos Agent, with Gabriel Guzman as the artist.

The New Republic Era In Star Wars Comics Is Taking Shape

Doctor Aphra--Chaos Agent Is The Second Title In This Era

Set in the New Republic era on the heels of Return of the Jedi, Doctor Aphra: Chaos Agent will follow Chelli Lona Aphra and Luke Skywalker on the hunt for a rare artifact. Aphra frequently crossed paths and fought against Darth Vader in the comics. Considering the Empire is no longer during the timeframe of the series, one can only speculate who Aphra and Luke will be up against.

Though the early days of the New Republic factors into the live-action Disney+ Alex Segura’s Star Wars series--debuting on May 7--is set in the same period as Doctor Aphra--Chaos Agent. This builds up the potential for characters besides Luke Skywalker to appear in the Aphra series as well, including Leia Organa and Han Solo. The official synopsis from Marvel provided the following context for the new series:

Out from the shadow of Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra returns! An all-new ongoing series featuring the rogue archeologist as she makes her way through the galaxy in the era of the New Republic! Aphra must team up with Luke Skywalker to track down a rare artifact! And what will she do when her tattoos no longer function?!

After back-to-back hit 40-issue runs set during the Original Trilogy, Aphra embarks on her most unpredictable misadventures as the galaxy far, far away transforms in the wake of the Battle of Jakku. With her crimes pardoned, Aphra is enlisted by her friend Luke Skywalker to put her treasure hunting skills to good use on behalf of the New Republic!

Writer Cherish Chen spoke to Collider regarding the news of the series and expressed excitement over taking the reins for a fan-favorite character. Chen said:

In my humble opinion, there isn’t a more fun character to be writing in the Star Wars galaxy than the one and only Doctor Aphra. Cooking up new adventures for her in this new era, throwing her into increasingly tricky moral quandaries, and testing her resolve (alongside some familiar faces) has truly been like playing in the ultimate sandbox. Our favorite chaos agent is back and I cannot wait to share what we’ve been working on and for you all to see Gabriel’s incredibly dynamic art.

Chen will be working with long-time Star Wars artist, Gabriel Guzman. Guzman is known for his work on Star Wars: Dark Times--Fire Carrier and Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadow miniseries.

In the same interview with Collider, the editor of Doctor Aphra--Chaos Agent--Marc Paniccia--discussed what the future of the series has in store for the notorious rouge Aphra.

Aphra fans are gonna LOVE this unexpected new status quo, one that even our brilliant Doctor will struggle to navigate. Her patience will be tested, her wits will be challenged, and — say it isn’t so — her ego will get bruised! Who can outsmart the galaxy’s greatest grifter? Cherish will drop clues. See if you can solve the mystery!

Doctor Aphra--Chaos Agent #1 will be available on June 18, 2025.

Source: Marvel

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