Since 2007, San Diego-based IDW Publishing has been on the vanguard of nurturing a galaxy of “Star Trek” comics and graphic novels spanning many years and touching upon almost era and iteration of creator Gene Roddenberry’s sci-fi franchise.
Now seventeen years later, IDW is primed to launch their milestone five hundredth “Star Trek” situation in time for Star Trek Day 2024. This all-star collector’s version is injected with characters not solely from classic choices like “The Authentic Collection” and “The Subsequent Technology,” but additionally new digital age fare skilled on streaming platforms.
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Here is the official description:
“Have a good time IDW’s five hundredth situation of ‘Star Trek’ comics (and an early Star Trek Day!) with this landmark outsized anthology situation! This assortment of seven brief tales spans by fan-favorite eras of the beloved franchise from ‘Decrease Decks’ to ‘Unusual New Worlds,’ legacy characters from ‘The Subsequent Technology’ and the unique collection, written and illustrated by ‘Star Trek’ comics veterans and new voices alike. Plus, do not miss out on the prelude to 2025’s large ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Defiant’ comedian crossover occasion written by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Christopher Cantwell!”
One other enticing characteristic of this particular launch is the composing of 4 implausible covers created by artists Joëlle Jones, Jake Bartok, J.Ok. Woodward, and Chris Fenoglio. Contributing writers embrace Patton Oswalt, Chris Cantwell, Magdalene Visaggio, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Jody Houser, Jordan Blum and Morgan Hampton.
“The sending to print of any single comedian is a feat in and of itself,” IDW editor Heather Antos instructed Nerdist. “To hit a landmark like 500 points with any franchise is a real accomplishment to be celebrated. This Star Trek Day, IDW is worked up to current not solely a glance again at a few of our favourite characters and collection from over time, but additionally a glance ahead on what’s to return sooner or later for our Eisner-nominated ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Defiant’ collection. In the event you’re solely getting one ‘Star Trek’ ebook this 12 months, this isn’t one to overlook out on!”
Veteran “Star Trek” author Jackson Lanzing has been serving to to steer the momentous cost in restoring the house fantasy to its correct place within the comedian ebook realm.
“In ‘Star Trek #400,’ we started a journey that modified the face of ‘Star Trek’ comics and carved out a complete new line for readers of each era,” stated Lansing in an announcement. “I don’t suppose any of us may have imagined what would observe. From all of the unimaginable interlocked collection to the primary ‘Star Trek’ summer time occasion to the primary Eisner nominations in Starfleet’s historical past. Now, 100 points later… it is time to push issues even additional.”
IDW’s “Star Trek #500” shall be launched on Sep. 4, 2024.
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