On the edge of space there sits a castle known as the Screaming Citadel. It’s an eerie place, but also one that could also hold the secrets to the Jedi. It’s also the title for the latest Star Wars comic book crossover, which will see Star Wars, with all the original characters you know and love, cross paths with Doctor Aphra. The result will be a gothic-horror adventure, full of danger and new villains.
In a similar fashion to Vader Down, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel will be told in five parts, kicking off with a one-shot, then alternating in Star Wars and Doctor Aphra. Along for the ride are Star Wars scribes Keiron Gillen and Jason Aaron as well as artists Marco Checchetto, Salvador Larrocca and Andrea Broccardo.
You can find out more about this Star Wars story in this interview on StarWars.com.
If you’re new to the concept of crossovers, don’t stress, the Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel Reading Order Checklist is here to save the day! Not only does it give the recommended order to read this story, but also release dates and creative teams. Soon there will be no confusion and you can focus on enjoying Marvel’s awesome Star Wars comics!
Background reading
While you should be able to understand this story without any background reading. However, if you want to do some, I suggest Doctor Aphra #1-6. These issues create some set-up for The Screaming Citadel and they are a good introduction to the character.
These issues have been collected in the following trade paperback:
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Volume 1: Aphra
Collects: Doctor Aphra (2016 series) #1-6
The issues have also been collected in hardcover and omnibus formats too. You can find out more about those in the “Collected edition” section towards the bottom of this page.
If you know who the main Star Wars cast are then there’s nothing else you need to know.
Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel reading order
Discover the recommended reading order for Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel below. You will need to rad all five parts to get a full story.
Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (Part 1)
Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Marco Checchetto.
Star Wars (2015 series) #31 (Part 2)
Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Salvador Larrocca.
Doctor Aphra (2016 series) #7 (Part 3)
Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Andrea Broccardo.
Star Wars (2015 series) #32 (Part 4)
Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Salvador Larrocca.
Doctor Aphra (2016 series) #8 (Part 5)
Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Andrea Broccardo.
You can find out more about Marvel’s Star Wars comics in the Ultimate Guide To Marvel’s Star Wars Comics.
Collected editions
Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel has been collected in various formats, including trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and omnibus editions. Each of these collect the comic issues mentioned in this reading order but some of them will also collect other stories as well. It’s your choice as to which one you decide to read.
The following trade paperback collects the entire Screaming Citadel crossover.
Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel
Collects: Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1, Star Wars (2015 series) #31-32, and Doctor Aphra (2016 series #7-8
Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel can also be read in the following hardcover, which also includes the comics suggested in the background reading section.
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Volume 1 Hardcover
Collects: Doctor Aphra (2016 series) #1-8, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1, and Star Wars (2015 series) #31-32
Finally, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel can be found in multiple omnibus collections.
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Omnibus Volume 1
Collects: Doctor Aphra (2016 series) #1-40; Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Annual #1-3; Darth Vader (2015 series) #3-4, #8, #21, and #25; Star Wars (2015 series) #13, #19, #31-32; Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1; material from Star Wars: Empire Ascendant #1
Star Wars by Jason Aaron Omnibus
Collects: Star Wars (2015 series) #1-37, Star Wars: Vader Down #1, Darth Vader (2015 series) #13-15, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016 series) #7-8, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1, and Star Wars Annual #1-3
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I like how you are helping bring in news readers. Great idea for a comic site. I hope it works out well for you.
A perfect companion prequel story is Vader Down.
Thank you for the guide, very useful! =)
I’m glad I could be helpful. I hope you dig this crossover!