May The 4th Be With You is upon us, and you'll have plenty of ways to celebrate. The entire Skywalker Saga is now available on Disney+. You can also go behind the scenes of The Mandalorian on Disney+. Now, Marvel Comics is joining in on the celebration and making an exception to a rule they have been practicing since the coronavirus pandemic shut down distribution of new comics.
Today, Marvel has released the first issue of Star Wars: Doctor Aphra digitally, several weeks before it's print release. You might remember our story about Marvel's return to comic book shops last week. Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1 will still be a part of that on May 27th. This just feels like a small gesture to make today's Star Wars celebration a bit better. This is especially true, given how Doctor Aphra has become a bit of a fan favorite for Star Wars comic readers.
In case you didn't know, this story takes place after the events of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The rest of the synopsis is as follows: "With the Rebel Alliance back on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it’s never been a more dangerous time for outlaws, scoundrels and the errant rogue archaeologist to make their way in the galaxy. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, Doctor Aphra has been keeping a low profile—jobs are scarce and credits scarcer. But the promise of the score of a lifetime is just too good for her to pass up."
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1 is written by Alyssa Wong, with art from Marika Cresta and the cover (seen above) by Valentina Remenar.
Photo Credit: Marvel Comics