Warning: contains potential spoilers forStar Trek: The Last Starship#1!
Captain Kirk makes his epic return to theStar Trekuniverse in the first trailer forIDW’s forthcomingThe Last Starship.IDW previously announced the series, which revives Kirk at the time of the catastrophic “Burn.” No sooner does Kirk return than he is given the biggest mission of his career, and the trailer gives fans their best look yet.
IDW released the trailer forStar Trek: The Last Starshipearlier today. The book will be written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Adrian Bonilla.
The trailer, shared here, features exciting scenes from the first issue, showing the horrors that came upon the galaxy at the time of the Burn as well as Kirk’s return.
Captain Kirk is Returning to theStar TrekUniverse…Centuries After His Death
The Federation is Dying, and Only Captain Kirk Can Save It
Captain Kirk is one of the most recognizable faces in science fiction, and pop culture as a whole. The skipper of the legendary starshipEnterprise,Kirk and his crew saved the Federation countless times, transforming him into a Starfleet legend, with a legacy, which, as seen in the trailer, extends deep into the 30th century.
IDW’sThe Last Starshipupends Kirk’s world, bringing him back to the galaxy’s darkest hour. As seen in the third season ofStar Trek: Discovery,all dilithium in the galaxy went inert, causing widespread chaos and destruction.The Last Starship’strailer does not skimp on showing the Burn’s devastating effects.
Kirk’s mission upon his return is the biggest of his career: to help keep the Federation’s ideals alive when they are needed the most.Discoveryshowed a galaxy that had descended into lawlessness and piracy. The galaxy was already a dangerous place, and after the Burn, it became even worse. Captain Kirk will have his work cut out for him.
The trailer forThe Last Starshipsets the stage perfectly. Not only do fans get to see a post-Burn galaxy, but also Kirk’s return.The Last Starshipwill feature new Starfleet personnel as well, who will assist Kirk as he fights to restore the galaxy’s moral core. Fans get a good look at these exciting new faces too.
Star Trek: The Last StarshipIs in the Hands of Fans
Star Trek: The Last StarshipCould be the BestStar TrekComic Ever
Star Trek: The Last Starshipis being helmed by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly. No strangers to the franchise, Lanzing and Kelly know it well. In the adjective-lessStar Trek, they balanced compelling stories and deep-cut Easter eggs. They are joined by artist Adrian Bonilla, a newcomer to theStar Trekfranchise.
IDW raised the stakes forStar Trekcomics with its previous offerings:Star TrekandStar Trek:Defiant.Fans left wondering how the publisher would top these books need look no further than the trailer forThe Last Starship,which promises even more thrills and high-octane action as Captain Kirk fights to save the Federation’s lofty ideals.
Star Trek: The Last Starshipis on sale September 24 from IDW Publishing!
