For a franchise that began with desert monks, family trauma, and a man in black breathing like a broken vacuum cleaner, Star Wars took its sweet time getting openly LGBTQ+ characters onto the page and screen. For years, the galaxy far, far away was full of subtext, coding, and “well, if you squint at this interview from 1983…” energy. But canon eventually stopped being coy. Comics, novels, games, and live-action series started putting queer characters front and center — not as trivia, not as a wink, but as actual people with actual relationships, desires, identities, and messy lives. Which, honestly, is the most Star Wars thing possible. Nobody in this franchise gets to be uncomplicated. A quick note before we jump to hyperspace: this article focuses on confirmed canon LGBTQ+ characters, not fan readings, not “maybe implied,” and not every background extra who appeared in one panel of a comic…
Doctor Aphra
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes – Anniversary Era Kit Reveals (Stormtrooper Luke, IG-90, Inquisitor Barriss, Yoda & Chewie, Darth Vader “Duel’s End”)
CG is celebrating SWGOH’s anniversary with a new-format kit reveal series—and it’s a chunky one. Five marquee units headline the Era of Anniversary, each designed to refresh older squads or supercharge niche teams. Artwork lands as it’s approved; feedback on the format is welcome per CG. Below is a clean, practical breakdown with release notes, must-know mechanics, and team tips. Stormtrooper Luke (Light • Rebel • Support • Leader) Release: Nov 18, 11am PT (Marquee)Intended squad: ST Luke, ST Han, Princess Leia (+ R2-D2, Old Ben for 5v5) New mechanic – Buff Disruption (debuff): Target is immune to buffs until damaged; when it breaks from damage, that unit loses 100% TM. Think “fragile Buff Immunity + Stagger” with real decision-making. Highlights Play notes: Open with Special 2 to layer Stealth, then chain assists to pop Buff Disruption at the right time. Trio mode (Luke/Leia/ST Han) becomes a compact GAC menace….
Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent #2
Marvel’s Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent #2 lands Wednesday, July 23—perfect timing for a heat wave so cold, even Jawa traders are sweating. Let’s dig into the official preview, explore the art, and find out if Dr. Aphra will gamble everything (again) in this action-packed issue. And if you’re ready to bet on it, secure your copy here: Order on Amazon. What’s the Setup? Luke + Aphra = Trouble In this next chapter, Luke Skywalker and Doctor Aphra track a valuable artifact on the seedy, sand-swept world of Aargau. But like any proper underworld job, things go sideways when an unstable collector shows up—asking the question: will Aphra stay loyal to the Light, or cut a deal for a payoff? That’s a classic Aphra gambit—always calculating if betrayal is worth the prize. And with Luke on watch, the tension is palpable, loaded like a blaster waiting to fire. Art That Slaps…