Marvel Star Wars 101: Black Krrsantan
Have you been watching The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+, Marvel Blog True Believers? If so, you may be wondering about a character who has been newly introduced to the on-screen Star Wars galaxy. However, Black Krrsantan already has a long history in the panels of Marvel Comics!
Black Krrsantan in The Book of Boba Fett. Photo Credit: Lucasfilm.
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Black Krrsantan
Krrsantan originally appeared in Darth Vader (2015), which also introduced the character of Doctor Aphra, a sometimes somewhat-reluctant assistant to the Sith Lord. In the final issue of the series, Vader turns on Aphra, throwing her out of an airlock…
Krrsantan rescues Aphra after Vader chucks her out an airlock. Photo Credit: Marvel Unlimited.
But the rogue archeologist is rescued by none other than Krrsantan! In Darth Vader (2015) #25 by Kieron Gillen, Max Fiumara, Dave Stewart, and Joe Caramagna, Krrsantan arrives just in the nick of time to rescue Aphra from her horrible fate.
Star Wars #20. Photo Credit: Marvel Unlimited.
Black Krrsantan also appeared in the panels of Star Wars (2015) #20 by Jason Aaron, Mike Mayhew, Chris Eliopoulos, and Mayhew. An entry from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi during his time in the Tatooine desert watching over a young Luke Skywaker, this story sees Krrsantan having been hired by Jabba the Hutt in order to hunt down the Jedi due to Kenobi’s actions during the Great Drought.
Krrsantan has continued to appear in Aphra stories, including in both the 2016 Doctor Aphra run and the currently ongoing 2020 Doctor Aphra run. Sometimes he is an antagonist to Aphra, and sometimes he is an ally – as with many bounty hunters, much of his loyalty lies in whose got his credits.
Krrsantan on the cover of Doctor Aphra (2016) #1 by Gillen, Kev Walker, Antonio Fabela, and Joe Caramagna, with a main cover by Kamone Shirahama. Photo Credit: Marvel Unlimited.
Will we be seeing Aphra onscreen in addition to Krrsantan in an upcoming episode of The Book of Boba Fett or The Mandalorian? A girl can dream, Marvel Blog True Believers!
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Krrsantan fights Imps on Hoth in Doctor Aphra (2020) #1 by Alyssa Wong, Marika Cresta, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Caramagna. Photo Credit: Marvel Unlimited.
If you want to read all of the Marvel Comics issues featuring Black Krrsantan, they’re available now on Marvel Unlimited! Consider using the app to catch up.
Doctor Aphra Annual (2017) #1 by Gillen, Marc Laming, Will Sliney, Jordan Boyd, Caramagna, and David Nakayama. Photo Credit: Marvel Unlimited.
What do you think of the inclusion of Black Krrsantan on The Book of Boba Fett? What other Marvel Comics Star Wars characters do you want to see in live action (and why are they Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros)? We’re waiting to hear from you, Marvel Blog True Believers!
