Stock Up: Doctor Chelli Lona Aphra

By / January 21, 2021 / , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This is by no means a complete list. To be straight forward, I aimed to originally do this in two parts. However, the more I dig, the more interesting stuff I find down the rabbit hole. I should also mention that I am no way a Star Wars expert.  The Darth Vader (2015) comic series was my first foray into Star Wars. Aphra is the 1st character from the universe to draw a genuine interest from me. I’m sure the information I mention here has been mentioned by others in a multitude of places. So all credit to where it is due. I, myself, hope I can provide something of worth to the discussion. For both fun and for profit.

Let’s see how this goes.

1st Cameo(s)

  1. Star Wars: Darth Vader #2 – (Includes preview of the cover of #3 at the end)

    1. 1:25?

    2. Dorman Variant

    3. 2nd Print

    4. 3rd Print

    5. 4th Print

    6. 5th Print

1st Appearance(s) – (Includes 1st appearances of 0-0-0 & BT-1)

  1. Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 (2015)

    1. 1:25

    2. 2nd Print

    3. 3rd Print

    4. 4th Print

  2. Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 (2015) (Editorial Planeta) (Spanish Edition)

  3. Star Wars: Darth Vader #5 (2016) (Panini) (German) – Includes Granov Centerfold

  4. Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 (2015?)(Marvel) (Portuguese)

  5. Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 (2015?)(Panini?) (Italian)

  6. Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 (20xx) (Abdo) – Library Edition – Hard Cover (6 volumes in total)

  7. Doctor Aphra #1 (2016) – 1st Solo Series
    -Multiple Covers

– I have had some of these graded (CBCS) and am using the label as a form of verification.

2nd Appearance(s)

  1. Star Wars: Darth Vader #4 (2015)

    1. 2nd Print

    2. 3rd Print

    3. 4th Print

    4. BAMF / 2nd & Charles

Important Character(s) to Aphra

  1. Sana Starros – Early love Interest and current antagonist. A primary reason Aphra would end up a Doctor.

    1. 1st Appearance(s)

      • Star Wars #4 (2015) – Covered Face

        • 1:100 Cassaday

        • Giuseppe Variant

        • Action Figure Variant

        • Mile High Variant

        • Gamestop Exclusive & Gamestop Rewards ( 2 different covers)

        • John Tyler Christopher Variant

        • BAMF / 2nd Charles

        • 2nd Print

      • Star Wars #6 (2015) – Uncovered

        • Action Figure Variant

        • Mile High Variant

        • Portacio Variant

        • 2nd print

        • 3rd print

      • Star Wars #9 (2015) – First Cover

        • Sketch Variant

          • The other covers I have found for this issue do not feature her on them.

  2. Black Krrsantan – Disgraced wookie bounty hunter who Aphra relies on. Has ties to Bobba Fett.

    1. 1st Appearance(s)

      • Star Wars: Darth Vader #1 (2015)

        • Around 20 covers = Take your pick

  3. Korin Aphra – Father to Chelli Lona Aphra

    1. 1st Appearance(s)

      • Doctor Aphra #2 (2016)

        • Cameo in issue #1?

  4. Lona Aphra – Mother to Chelli Lona Aphra

    1. 1st Appearance(s)

      • Doctor Aphra #32 (2016)

        • This 2nd Aphra Origin?

          • Darth Vader #10 (2015) is a vague recollection of her origin story

  5. Magna Tolvan – Imperial Military and Love Interest of Aphra

    1. 1st Appearance(s)

      • Doctor Aphra #3 (2017)

        • Retro Variant

        • Retailer Incentive – Droids 1:25

        • Trade Paperback

    2. Random

      • Doctor Aphra #16 (2018)

        • Galactic Icon cover

          • 1st kiss with Aphra?

      • Doctor Aphra #22 (2018)

        • Galactic Icon Cover

          • Meets Sana for the 1st time.

That’s all for part one. In part two I aim to do what, I think, I do best…pick out some pretty covers for you to grab. Hopefully, things will stay cheap until we get there. 

Until next time, collect what you like, share what you can, and never stop reading.

 

-6ix