Doctor Aphra (2020) 21

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Doctor Aphra 21 is the twenty-first issue of the 2020 canon comic book series Star Wars: Doctor Aphra. The issue was written by Alyssa Wong, illustrated by Minkyu Jung and Rachelle Rosenberg, and published by Marvel Comics on June 29, 2022.

Publisher's summary

"DESPERATE MEASURES!" The SPARK ETERNAL corrupts everything it touches, and DOCTOR APHRA is no exception! Face-to-face with an ancient, malevolent presence, SANA STARROS will have to make a choice… Can she save Aphra? Can she even save herself?

Opening crawl

DESPERATE MEASURES

The race is on for Ascendant tech!

Rogue archeologist Doctor Aphra and smuggler Sana Starros have been tasked with collecting ancient Ascendant tech by Domina Tagge.

Having made their way to Bar'leth University separately, Kho Phon Farrus, Aphra and Sana engaged in a lively discussion with their old
professor, Sava Nos, about the Spark Eternal: A piece of tech that can grant tremendous Sith-like power.

While trying to take the Spark for herself, Aphra is possessed by it, and now she is something else entirely….

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Characters	Organisms	Droid models	Events	Locations
Organizations and titles	Sentient species	Vehicles and vessels	Weapons and technology	Miscellanea

Characters

Chelli Lona Aphra
Korin Aphra
Brene
Boushh
Gallin Crae (In flashback(s))
Deathstick (In flashback(s))
Wen Delphis (In flashback(s))
Kho Phon Farrus
Gurtyl
Hareck
Ilini
Vulaada Klam
Just Lucky
Margo (In flashback(s))
Iglan'tine Nos
Eustacia Okka
Pak (Mentioned only)
Qi'ra (In flashback(s))
Sana Starros
Domina Tagge
Lapin Tagge
Ronen Tagge
Tans
Magna Tolvan
Trinia (In flashback(s))
Dryden Vos (Mentioned only) (In flashback(s))
Detta Yao
Ariole Yu

Organisms

Worm
- Qaberworm

Events

Imperial Era
- Auction for Han Solo (Mentioned only)
- Hunt for the Spark Eternal

Locations

The galaxy
- Alderaan (Mentioned only) (In flashback(s))
- Bar'leth
  - Tomb of the Spark Eternal
    - Unyielding Heart
  - University of Bar'leth
- Mid Rim Territories (In flashback(s))
  - Bryx sector (In flashback(s))
    - Jekara system (In flashback(s))
      - Jekara (In flashback(s))
- Outer Rim Territories
- Rebel Rendezvous (First appearance)
- Tagge Space
- Tirn III (First appearance)

Organizations and titles

Sentient species

Alcedian
Human
- Corellian (In flashback(s))
Imroosian (In flashback(s))
Mirialan
Twi'lek
- Rutian
Ubese
Zabrak (In flashback(s))
- Dathomirian (In flashback(s))

Vehicles and vessels

Starship
- Acquisitor
- Freighter
  - Light freighter
    - YT-series
      - YT-1010 light freighter
        Volt Cobra
- Vermillion (In flashback(s))

Weapons and technology

Armor
- Boushh's armor
Artificial intelligence (Mentioned only)
Blaster
- Blaster pistol
  - DH-17 blaster pistol
- Blaster rifle
  - Sniper rifle
Cybernetics
Lantern
Magnet
Melee weapon
- Knife
Shield
Thought dowser
Whip of Sorrows

Miscellanea

Bounty
Capital
City
Clothing
- Glove
  - Calling glove (First identified as calling glove)
- Goggles
- Shata leather pants
Cyborg
Death
Flagship
Foodstuff (In flashback(s))
- Alcohol (In flashback(s))
  - Brandy (In flashback(s))
    - Starlight brandy (First appearance) (In flashback(s))
Force power (Indirect mention only)
Fortress (In flashback(s))
Galaxy
Heart (Mentioned only)
Hyperspace
Language
- Galactic Basic Standard
Lekku
Mouth
Parent
Planet
Plant
Spark Eternal
Star (In flashback(s))
Tattoo
- Electro-tattoo
Time
- Standard year
University

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Notes and references

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) #21 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)
↑ Doctor Aphra (2020) 21 takes place after the Escape from Cloud City, which is dated to 3 ABY by Star Wars: Timelines. Additionally, Sliro Barsha dies during the events of Star Wars Outlaws, which Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away with our Star Wars liveblog direct from San Diego Comic-Con 2024! on www.thepopverse.com (backup link archived on August 5, 2024) dates to 3 ABY. As he is alive during Crimson Reign 5, and the events of Doctor Aphra (2020) 21 take place concurrent to the comic, it must also take place during that year.

External links

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) #21 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)

Trade paperbacks
Fortune and Fate:	1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5
The Engine Job:	6 · 7 · 8 · 9
War of the Bounty Hunters:	10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15
Crimson Reign:	16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 · 21
Hidden Empire:	22 · 23 · 24 · 25 · 26 · 27 · 28 29 · 30 · 31 · 32 · 33 · 34
Dark Droids:	35 · 36 · 37 · 38 · 39
~	40
1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7
Other
Omnibus · Friends & Enemies Omnibus
Related media
Doctor Aphra (2016) · Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent Audiobook Original (script) Revelations (2022) · Tall Tales

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Crossover
1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5
Star Wars:	19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24
Darth Vader:	18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24
Doctor Aphra:	16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 · 21
Bounty Hunters:	18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24
Collections
Crimson Reign · Omnibus
Crossover: Star Wars Vol. 4 · Darth Vader Vol. 4 Doctor Aphra Vol. 4 · Bounty Hunters Vol. 4
Related media
War of the Bounty Hunters · Hidden Empire Han Solo & Chewbacca 3

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In other languages

[Marvel-1] 1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) #21 on Marvel Comics' official website (backup link)

[Date-2] Doctor Aphra (2020) 21 takes place after the Escape from Cloud City, which is dated to 3 ABY by Star Wars: Timelines. Additionally, Sliro Barsha dies during the events of Star Wars Outlaws, which Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away with our Star Wars liveblog direct from San Diego Comic-Con 2024! on www.thepopverse.com (backup link archived on August 5, 2024) dates to 3 ABY. As he is alive during Crimson Reign 5, and the events of Doctor Aphra (2020) 21 take place concurrent to the comic, it must also take place during that year.

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