Voyager‘s sequel series has arrived, and it is proof the Star Trek renaissance is far from over. Last month, IDW Publishing, who have been producing Trek tie-in comics since 2006, released the first issue of the third volume of its adjective-less Star Trek title. Written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Dennis Menheere, Star Trek has lived up to the hype, proving a worthy entry in the comic canon.
Set five years after the finale of Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek follows Captain Seven of Nine and her crew as they explore an unknown sector of space aboard the Enterprise NCC-1701-G. Seven’s crew includes fan favorites such as “Crash” LaForge and Doctor Alexander Rozhenko, along with faces new to the franchise. While only one issue has been published so far, Star Trek has seeded some intriguing mysteries that will play out in the months and years ahead.
2026 is also Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, and the celebratory spirit has been tempered with the cancellation of Starfleet Academy, as well as an overall end to the Alex Kurtzman-era of the franchise.
2026 is also Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, and the celebratory spirit has been tempered with the cancellation of Starfleet Academy, as well as an overall end to the Alex Kurtzman-era of the franchise. A new Star Trek movie, allegedly not tied to any show or movie, is in the works, but no details have been revealed. It may seem the property is done, but IDW’s new Star Trek book proves there is still plenty of life left, and it is only the beginning.
Zero Point Is Where Star Trek Meets The Minority Report
Just a few weeks after Star Trek beamed into shops, IDW released the first issue of its sister title: Star Trek: Zero Point. Written by Charlie Jane Anders and drawn by Isaac Sanchez Gonzalez, Zero Point begins with this premise: what if one could neutralize potential threats to galactic security before they become too big? Starfleet has developed a sophisticated new AI, nicknamed “Sybil,” that does just that. The organization then charges Raffi Muskier, Seven’s lover, to command the starship Endeavor on a mission to contain these threats.
Raffi was played on Star Trek: Picard by actress Michelle Hurd.
The book keeps in a grand Star Trek tradition of looking at contentious social issues, and Zero Point hit the ground running in this regard, asking big questions about not only the use of artificial intelligence in military and law-enforcement capacities, but also the nature of duty and what it means to be a Starfleet officer. Anders, who is a critically acclaimed science fiction novelist and short story writer, brings her talents to bear on Zero Point by infusing the book with grand ideas and real world science.
Star Trek: Zero Point also features one of the most intriguing Starfleet crews in recent memory. Among the ship’s numbers include a newly-joined Trill, a Tzenkethi living in exile, a Caitian raised by the Ferengi as well as D’Vana Tindi, from Star Trek: Lower Decks. Here, Tindi is older, wiser and functions as a foil of sorts to Raffi. Tindi does not buy into Endeavor’s mission, and makes no qualms about voicing these misgivings. Star Trek is about humanity as much as starships, something Zero Point does not lose sight of.
The Star Trek Galaxy Is A Big One, And Full Of Stories
IDW Has Released Various Books Fleshing Out More “Niche” Areas Of The Franchise
The Star Trek universe is vast, and a variety of currently running, or concluded, miniseries have fleshed it out further. First, Star Trek: Redshirts 2: Ghosts of the 21st Century, takes the tried and true trope to its gory, violent conclusion. An undercover Romulan spy, working in Starfleet, is trying to undermine the Federation from within, and a hapless redshirt is caught up in a plan to bring him down. A sequel to last year’s Redshirts, Ghosts of the 21st Century is written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Scott Buoncristiano.
Late last year, Star Trek fans traveled forward in time to the 30th century, right before “the Burn” devastated the galaxy. Star Trek: The Last Starship began with a bang: the Borg resurrected Captain Kirk, hoping to use him as a symbol to rally a broken galaxy. However, the situation quickly spirals, and before long, Kirk is fighting a two-front war in a time that is not his own. The Last Starship is drawn by Adrian Bonilla and Hernan Gonzalez, and written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly.
Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly have been writing Trek comics for nearly a decade. Their work includes Star Trek (Volume Two), and Star Trek: Year Five. The Last Starship is their swan song for the franchise.
Star Trek has never been one to lean too heavily into Earth holidays, but Holo-Ween II, which just wrapped up, makes a case for the franchise to do so more often. The sequel to 2024’s Holo-Ween, the new book, which was written by Alex Segura and drawn by Bailie Rosenlund, moves the action to Deep Space Nine, where the crew are at the mercy of a powerful entity who uses the Holosuites to terrorize the crew. Not only is Holo-Ween II a good read, but it also introduces a potentially awesome new villain for the Star Trek franchise.
IDW Has Cool Star Trek Miniseries And Graphic Novels Planned for 2027
A Star Wars Legend Will Join Star Trek For A Deep Space Nine Story
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In the months ahead, fans can look forward to not only new issues of Star Trek and Zero Point, but a variety of miniseries and graphic novels as well. The first, Star Trek: Crusher, is due out next summer, and will explore Doctor Crusher’s life and times, with a focus on the years between the end of Nemesis and the third season of Star Trek: Picard. While this alone would be a cause for celebration, Crusher will be written by Crusher herself: Gates McFadden, who will be joined by veteran Trek artist Megan Levens.
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In 2027, Timothy Zahn, the creator of Star Wars‘ Grand Admiral Thrawn, will join the Star Trek family for a new graphic novel, titled Roc’s Egg. Artist Angel Hernandez, who is no stranger to Star Trek comics, will draw Roc’s Egg. At this time, IDW has released little information about the book’s story, other than it is set on Deep Space Nine and involves a powerful and ancient weapon.
Whither Star Trek? IDW Did Not Get The Memo
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Although Star Trek might be winding down on television at the moment, it is still very much alive in comics, and the Voyager sequel series is leading the way. Gene Roddenberry created something special 60 years ago, something that continues to inspire fans and creators. The creative teams behind the various Star Trek comics are carrying the torch for the franchise in one of its darkest hours.
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