Doctor Aphra #40 represents the concluding chapter, issue number forty, of the 2020 canon comic book series titled Star Wars: Doctor Aphra. Alyssa Wong is the author of this issue, with illustrations provided by Minkyu Jung and Rachelle Rosenberg; it was released by Marvel Comics on January 31, 2024.
NIGHT AS DAY! The TAGGE FLEET is consumed by flames. The GALAXY is in turmoil. DOCTOR APHRA stands alone. However, while investigating an age-old ruin situated on a forsaken world, Aphra might discover the solutions she has sought throughout her existence. Could this be the ultimate conclusion for DOCTOR APHRA?!
On November 27, 2023, the writer, Alyssa Wong, announced that this issue would serve as the series' final installment. Wong mentioned dedicating immense passion to the creation of this issue and expressed great satisfaction with the result. Additionally, they assured fans that the issue is one they won't want to miss. Similar to issue 39, they indicated that the issue contained elements that even surprised them during its development.