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What Did Star Wars' Doctor Aphra Do In The Battle Of Jakku?

Last month, Marvel’s Star Wars comic line revealed it would tell the story of the Battle Of Jakku, the final battle of the Galactic Civil War

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  • Explore Doctor Aphra’s pivotal role in the Battle of Jakku, the climactic showdown of the Galactic Civil War.
  • Discover how Marvel's new comic series transitions post-Return of the Jedi with thrilling storytelling.
  • Join Luke Skywalker as he searches for a relic crucial to the future of the Jedi Order amidst this epic battle.
  • Witness unexpected alliances and intense conflicts as the remnants of the Empire strive to reclaim their power.

Last month, it was revealed that Marvel's Star Wars comic line would conclude its post-The Empire Strikes Back storytelling and enter a new post-Return of the Jedi era beginning in October. Three limited series will tell the story of the Battle Of Jakku, the final battle of the Galactic Civil War, with Battle Of Jakku: Insurgency Rising in October, with Battle Of Jakku: Republic Under Siege in November by Alex Segura, Leonard Kirk, Stefano Raffaele, and Jethro Morales. First introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Rey scavenged amongst its wreckage, Republic Under Siege will include the birth of Luke Skywalker's new Jedi Order, Doctor Aphra's role, and more.

STAR WARS: THE BATTLE OF JAKKU – REPUBLIC UNDER SIEGE #1
Written by ALEX SEGURA
Art by STEFANO RAFFAELE & JETHRO MORALES
STILL REELING FROM THE EVENTS OF INSURGENCY RISES, LUKE MUST SEEK OUT A RELIC THAT COULD HOLD CLUES TO THE FUTURE OF THE JEDI ORDER!
Luke Skywalker and a new friend find themselves cornered! Can two Imperial powerhouses find common ground against the nascent New Republic? Where are Han and Chewbacca? The heroes find themselves saved in the nick of time – by a fan-favorite guest star and ally! Cover by TAURIN CLARKE On Sale 11/20

STAR WARS: THE BATTLE OF JAKKU – REPUBLIC UNDER SIEGE #2
Written by ALEX SEGURA
Art by STEFANO RAFFAELE
LUKE AND DOCTOR APHRA JOIN FORCES TO FIGHT OFF A SURPRISE ATTACK AS THE REMAINING IMPERIALS PLOT THEIR NEXT ATTACK!
Luke Skywalker must battle his way through a gang of Force-focused zealots! A faction of Imperial survivors plot to return the Empire to its past glory – and hint at a huge struggle to come! Can Luke survive against a giant…swamp rat?! As the defiant Imperial consolidates his power and allegiances – he discovers a traitor! Cover by TAURIN CLARKE On Sale 11/27

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Rich JohnstonAbout Rich Johnston

Founder of Bleeding Cool. The longest-serving digital news reporter in the world, since 1992. Author of The Flying Friar, Holed Up, The Avengefuls, Doctor Who: Room With A Deja Vu, The Many Murders Of Miss Cranbourne, Chase Variant. Lives in South-West London, works from The Union Club on Greek Street, shops at Gosh, Piranha and FP. Father of two daughters. Political cartoonist.
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