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Are You Not Entertained?! Black Krrsantan’s Gladiator Past is Revealed in Marvel’s Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Annual #1

Discussion in 'Star Wars: Books & Comics + Legends' started by SWNN Probe, Aug 23, 2017.

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    It’s hard to believe that Kieron Gillen’s Doctor Aphra series is already getting its first annual issue, but with eleven issues already under our belt, here we are this week with Doctor Aphra Annual #1! Bridging the gap between The Screaming Citadel (issue #8) and The Enormous Profit (issue #9), this issue reveals how Aphra was able to set up her auction to sell off the crystal of Rur. But the real meat of this issue lies in the backstory of Black Krrsantan, her Wookiee partner-in-crime, that is revealed in segments throughout the 33-page issue. Read on for the full review. Spoilers ahead…





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    Doctor Aphra sets up a meeting between Black Krrsantan and a couple of “journalists” that operate on the unsanctioned undervine, an alternate to the mainstream holonet (basically the GFFA equivalent to the tabloids). Black Krrsantan tells his interesting backstory to the pair of journalists, while Aphra sneaks aboard their ship to broadcast hundreds of messages using the undervine to advertise her auction.



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    We find out some interesting things about the Wookiee bounty hunter in this little tale – nothing really surprising – but nonetheless, it was a fun break from the current arc as we prepare ourselves for Vader’s vengeful return in the next issue.



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    The story begins years ago on Kashyyyk, where Krrsantan sets a trap for a group of slavers working for the Xonti brothers, who are notorious for their gladiatorial enterprise. Krrsantan succeeds in subduing his reptilian attackers, and leaves one alive to take him to the Xonti brothers.



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    The interesting part of the Wookiee’s story, is that he actually volunteered to be trained as a gladiator by the brothers, who augmented his body with cybernetic enhancements using tech created by Cylo, a prominent villain in the Darth Vader series who was also the doctor to save the Sith lord’s life with his cybernetics after his defeat on Mustafar.



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    It is revealed that Krrsantan does not really seek revenge on the brothers, but rather to repay them in kind for the gifts that they had given him. Afterall, if we know anything about Wookiees, it’s that they always pay their debts. This revelation brings new light to the Wookiee’s outburst in issue #10 (above) where it seemed that Krrsantan was angry at the brothers who had mistreated him. In retrospect, it appears his anger instead lies only with the giant Kthoo-Ra who was at the auction with the brothers.



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    I enjoyed this issue, as I have the majority of the series. It was a nice break from the ongoing arc and gets me even more excited to see how the story will wrap up once Vader is on the scene. This was not an exemplary issue, as it is fairly run-of-the-mill on its own. However, it stands with the rest as part of a larger tale that has been satisfying on the whole. If you’re a fan of Krrsantan or have been following this series, definitely check this one out.




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    Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Annual #1 is available now in a comic shop near you or online at Comixology. Happy reading comic fans!



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    Nice cover, I'll certainly be ''entertained''
     
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    Bravo to Mr. Gillen! Give yourself a clap, I was so entertained, most fascinating and fabulous issue, so many stories! We actually have a lot of new things: another galaxy wide web, journalists (last I've seen in Aftermath), wookie life-debt tradition becomes more interesting and another spectacular individuality revealed, Aphra is intriguing, Xonti bros have something to do with Cylo in past. How flawless would it be it was an animation or a film? I'm applauding...
     
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    I didn't mention it in the review, but this might be my favorite cover of all the Star Wars comics so far.
     
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    An entertaining Annual comic, with some solid universe building. Particularly the introduction of the Undervine, a unofficial alternative for the Holonet. This is what I like (and like to read more) in the comics/novells.

    Can't wait for the upcoming issues to see how Aphra "escapes" from Vader
     
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    Good...till a new one comes along ;)
     
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    It's funny how Lucafilm inroduces all that great stories, I wish they have more references in films and animation, and not to stay as comics only. I understand they must create and smoothly introduce new characters to audience w/o spending resources explaining how/when/why they appeared, but it would be very entertaining to know where one or another character came from seeing him/her in another media don't you think? I don't desire for example Aphra to be Rey's mother, not at all, but does anyone know where to vote to see her and company in upcoming movie?:D
     
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    I would like a animated serie after RotJ which shows the further building of the new republic and also shows Luke (voiced by Mark Hamill) searching for the old Jedi temples. And what do you need if you want to find acient temples? An archaeologist! Enter Dr Aphra! This way you can introduce Dr Aphra to a wider audience, and if she's populair enough maybe a stand-alone movie after the animated serie. Don't know if it's a realistic scenario, but someone can always hope................. because rebellions are build on hope!
     
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    Very original! I do believe LFL guys are hiding somewhere on this forum searching (and finding) for good ideas like yours!
     
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    Don't know about the LFL guys, but thank you. Was just thinking of a way to keep one of favorite new characters in the SW canon alive and kicking
     
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    It was original and fascinating.
     
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    I'm not a fan of Chelli Aphra but this Annual was very entertaining and I really enjoyed the artwork. I'm looking forward to the next issue with Vader.
     
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