Doctor Aphra (2020) #5 - Comic Review

Doctor Aphra’s all-new ongoing comic series concludes Fortune and Fate, its first story arc, with Power Play. Aphra and what remains of her team manage to escape the destruction of the Lost City of Vaale to ultimately (and voluntarily?!) be taken prisoner by Ronen Tagge! Our favorite rogue archaeologist has a plan—and it’s a dangerous one!

Check out our review for the previous issue before you read ahead.

Alyssa Wong ends this first, exciting story arc with spicy mischief, shocking surprises, and more explosions. Aphra’s plan to make Tagge pay for his obsession over destroying precious artifacts is a completely insane one, and is guaranteed to keep the readers at the edge of their seats. The beauty of this issue (and the series so far) is the unpredictability of the story, which makes Doctor Aphra fresh and exciting on every comic issue.

Wong’s writing has been perfectly penciled by Marika Cresta and colored by Rachelle Rosenberg. This team has without a doubt honored Aphra, but their greatest achievement has been through the introduction and development of new characters such as Detta Yao, Professor Eustacia Okka, and last but not least Ronen Tagge, who are already elevating to an iconic status within our beloved galaxy far, far away. Fortune and Fate Part 5 is centered around Ronen Tagge—expanding upon his obsession with artifact destruction, but most importantly his place within the Tagge family.

Credit is again due for Valentina Remenar—who for this issue created one of the most gorgeous cover artwork for the series, featuring Tagge and Aphra’s race for the rings, symbolizing the main driving plot point for the first story arc coming to an end.

Power Play’s final panels introduce a new villain, once again a member of the Tagge family. This is probably the most expected (or perhaps logical) turning point within the story, but nonetheless a bold one—opening the doors to more trouble for Aphra and company.

Doctor Aphra #5 – Fortune and Fate Part 5: Power Play is a sweet and spicy ending to the first story arc of this amazing all-new Star Wars comic series. What are you waiting for?! Support your local comic book store and grab your copy today and don’t forget to share your thoughts below or on social media.