Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #24

Doctor Aphra finds herself at the center of a lightsaber crossfire on this tense 2022 cover by W. Scott Forbes — she clutches a blaster while a large, imposing alien companion raises a hand against the converging red blades, with shadowy figures lurking at the edges of a cavernous space. The story title "Descent" sets an ominous tone that perfectly matches the atmosphere of danger closing in from every direction. With Alyssa Wong writing and Minkyu Jung and Rachelle Rosenberg bringing the interior to life, this issue promises the kind of high-stakes, morally complicated adventure that makes Aphra such a compelling corner of the Star Wars universe.