Writer: Alyssa Wong
Penciler: Minkyu Jung
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Price: $3.99
Release Date: June 30, 2021
Reviewed by: Glimmer
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STORY
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #11 written by Alyssa Wong with pencils by Minkyu Jung is a tie-in to the “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters” crossover event. In this issue, Doctor Aphra & Sana Starros are sent on a mission by Lady Domina Tagge to locate and bring back her wayward, arms smuggling cousin Ebann. Along the way, they have to deal with a bounty hunter named Durge, as well as some creatures known as “Cymotes.” Meanwhile, Lucky & Ariole are sent to a “crime syndicate party” by Wen Delphis to eliminate Crae.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #11 is a fun read, but has little connection to the “War of the Bounty Hunters” crossover event. In my opinion, this issue is more of a “prelude” issue than “Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #10” was. Alyssa Wong does a nice job of giving us a story that basically could be read as a stand-alone story. That being said, it is clear to this reviewer that the current missions of Aphra, Sana, Lucky & Ariole will soon bring them all together with the characters in the other “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters” crossover titles. The artwork by Minkyu Jung is well done and adds to the overall enjoyment of the story. I especially like the consistency in the artwork penciling of Aphra. Also, a shout-out to Rachelle Rosenberg for an excellent job with the coloring. The use of so many different colors throughout added to the overall visual enjoyment of the issue.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #11 is an enjoyable story that fans of the series will appreciate. It has a nice plot that will clearly lead into and become an important part of the main “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters” crossover event – eventually. It is also worth mentioning that I believe writer Alyssa Wong consciously had new readers in mind, as she frequently mentions things that have come before in previous issues. Therefore, readers of the other “Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters” crossover titles can feel confident that they can pick up this book and understand what is going on.