Countdown is a fourissue comic book prequel to the 2009 film star trek by idw publishing. The countdown to the motion picture event of 20 begins here, in this blockbuster 4issue prequel miniseries that sets the stage for the upcoming star trek film. Find the value of the idw comic star trek countdown to darkness volume 1. A fourissue prequel to jj abrams star trek reboot in 2009, star trek. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Ongoing, is a completed comic series from idw publishing.
The official countdown to cbs all accesss star trek. The countdown to the blockbuster motion picture star trek ends with the final issue of this exclusive comics tiein. This was the first episode written as a combined effort by andre bormanis and chris black, although they had both written earlier episodes of the series with bormanis writing episodes such as hatchery and extinction. Relive the star trek franchise relaunch on the comic book page with this collectors edition slipcase containing all three star trek movierelated trade paperbacks. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content.
I havent seen any of the newer star trek movies, but when i saw this book. The end is only the beginning, as the story continues on the big screen this summer with the premiere of star trek. Comic publishers idw publishing current publishers of comics based on the csi, doctor who, and 24 tv series have reached a deal with cbsparamount to release new star trek comics. Fine as a comic and a trek story, but a real let down as a build up to star trek.
Before he retired to his vineyard, jeanluc picard was the most decorated admiral in starfleet. A highly imaginative and engaging writer whos written stories for some of the biggest characters in comic book history, including batman and superman, mike. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Picard star is more than ready speaking to trekcore during the picard press tour earlier this month, michelle hurd, who plays raffi musiker in the series, said she originally had no idea that her character would be featured in a comic book. Picard countdown comic series concludes with issue 3.
Picard might still be two months away, but the official prequel comic book miniseries, star trek. Star trek 20 prequel is the cantmiss leadin to the new. Apr 23, 20 the countdown to the motion picture event of 20 begins here, in this blockbuster 4issue prequel miniseries that sets the stage for the upcoming star trek film. Nov 27, 2019 the first step on the road to star trek. Picard countdown comic online free and high quality. Countdown to darkness, the multipart comicbook prequel to star trek into darkness, nows the time. Its set in the year 2385, and it explores admiral jeanluc picards role. May 23, 2019 it has been alluded to previously by series executive producer alex kurtzman that picard would be radically altered by the dissolution of the romulan star empire, and the destruction of its home world romulus, as seen in the prime timeline of 2009s star trek. Countdown is a fourissue comics miniseries published by idw.
Tbonz on may 19 goldsman updates fans on picard season two by. Countdown, cowritten by kurtzman,revealed picard had left starfleet to become a united. Picard countdown, a deluxe 3issue miniseries written by mike johnson and series supervising producer kirsten beyer. Well, unless you count that weird crossover comic with doctor who from 201220. All the star trek tiein comics that are actually canon. This week saw the release of the first issue of the star trek. What the next generation crew are doing when picard begins. Countdown in 2009, this allnew series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by star trek writerproducer roberto orci and mike johnson star trek ongoing series, and drawn by the original star trek. Both have given this star trek comic book a touch of the classic trek art, whilst blending in todays modern artwork additions. The countdown to the motion picture event of 2009 begins here, in the ex. Jeanluc picard and his first officer manage to escape the grip of the.
This three issue special, written by kirsten beyer and mike johnson, aimed to give us a glimpse into the universe of the retired. The countdown to the motion picture event of 2009 begins here, in the exclusive comics prequel to the upcoming blockbuster star trek. Following countdown, johnson would go on to write many more star trek stories, including but not limited to star trek. Jj abrams, roberto orci, and alex kurtzman present the origin of nero, the mysterious romulan who will ultimately threaten the survival of the entire universe. It follows the characters of spock and the romulan nero during the year 2387, detailing the events that cause them to travel to the 23rd century. Tbonz on may 19 new icon heroes trekthemed office supplies by. Add on top of that the magnificent star trek artwork from both hernandez and lafuente and you have here one excellent comic book. Picard countdown is out in comic shops today from idw, and at least one star trek. Nov 26, 2019 both have given this star trek comic book a touch of the classic trek art, whilst blending in todays modern artwork additions. Countdown a tiein to the 2009 star trek film and the timeline established for the star trek online game depict data as alive in 2387. It follows the characters of spock and the romulan nero. Picard isnt the first chance fans have had to visit the future of beloved captain jeanluc picard that happened in november when idw launched the series comic book prequel. Picard countdown miniseries, and it marks an important milestone in the star trek franchise. This countdown event centers around a mission that would go on to change the life of beloved star trek captain jeanluc picard widely considered to be one of the most.
If you havent watched picard yet, take the time to read this before you do. Tbonz on may 15 star trek pike and spock show is a go. Countdown comic book by idw 4 issues, 9 covers jan 2009 to apr 2009. An allaround great comic and a fantastic ending to the miniseries. While many comic book runs of the star trek universe have provided interesting story arcs and situations that would be difficult to show on television, all stories are considered to be noncanon in 2012, in an interview with, producer and writer roberto orci, pressed by the editor anthony pascale to declare that all of the recent star trek.
Find out how and why nero and spock have such a tenuous relationship in countdown. Youve seen the trailer now, witness the events leading to cbs all accesss picard. Written by mike johnson and tim jones, based on a story by screenwriters roberto orci and alex kurtzman, the series is a prequel to the film star trek, detailing the backstory of nero. This collection was a superquick read it covered the missing piece between star trek. Titan books has compiled the four countdown to darkness adventures written by mike johnson, overseen by roberto orci, featuring art by david messina and a john harrison photo cover into a comprehensive. Picard countdown is due to drop this wednesday, november 27th, from idw. Countdown follows the stories of spock and nero in the year 2387. Johnsons first work for idw was in 2009, when he wrote the miniseries star trek. The choice of title for the prequel comic is interesting, and potentially a cause for confusion, as the similarly named star trek.
A guide to star trek comics and graphic novels published in the united states and elsewhere with brief plot summaries and cover images or more than you ever needed to know about star trek comics. Star trek countdown to darkness 2012 idw comic books. The series is a prequel to the new picard series and is expected to give fans important background information about what drove picard to retire from starfleet. This is is a collection of the 4 comics that are a prequel to the 2009 star trek movie. What the next generation crew are doing when picard begins this week saw the release of the first issue of the star trek. Picard reveals picards new first officer comic book. Jeanluc picard has traveled to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, defeated impossible foes, and survived in the face of unthinkable odds, but its the end of this one mission that will change his life forever. The origin of the villainous nero concludes as the heroes of the federation race against time to save the universe. In fact, my only real exposure to star trek, in general, comes from a handful of episodes of the next generation, the first two jj abrams movies, and general cultural osmosis.
This three issue special, written by kirsten beyer and mike johnson, aimed to give us a glimpse into the universe of the retired admiral picard. Dec 07, 2019 the first of three picard comic books is out and it provides some insight to what we will see in star trek picard. Picards teaser features key next generation setting. I had not planned on reading this comic this month, but i was drawn in by the cover and the next thing i knew i finished it. Values of star trek countdown to darkness free comic book. Picard prequel comic book series from idw publishing. My account terms and conditions privacy policy idw international digital comics faq job opportunities library of american comics yoe books.
Aug 01, 2019 starting in november, idw will release star trek. It takes place in the year 2387, eight years after star trek nemesis, and connects the era of star trek. It has been alluded to previously by series executive producer alex kurtzman that picard would be radically altered by the dissolution of the romulan star empire, and the destruction of its home world romulus, as seen in the prime timeline of 2009s star trek. Idw initially limited their releases to miniseries until the ongoing series based on the 2009 film. He would follow that with many more star trek stories, including khan, starfleet academy, nero, the crossover star trekgreen lantern, and both of idws ongoing star trek series, most recently. The miniseries explores the events that led the two to travel back in time in star trek, detailing spocks desperate but unsuccessful attempt to prevent the supernova that destroyed the romulan empire. Bookmark the countdown to the motion picture event of 2009 begins here, in the exclusive comics prequel to the upcoming blockbuster star trek.
Countdown was the second episode of the season to be directed by former star trek. Countdown is a fourissue comics miniseries published by idw publishing and released in 2009. In the wake of that publication, here are all the tieins that seem to be part of the star trek canon. With the pencillike shading applied, and then the colour wash. Made worse by the fact this finale edition of the countdown came out days after the release of the first episode. Ive never read a piece of star trek fiction before. Picard ends here, and things will never be the same available. Already both mike johnson and kirsten beyer have captured everything that was fantastic about star trek. This week, as fans await episode two, they can read the conclusion to idw publishing comic book prequel series star trek. Basically only serves to tell the backstory of two minor characters from the series. This site is maintained by mark martinez, whose obsession with star trek comics has gotten way out of hand. What is your star trek countdown to darkness comic book worth. Countdown in 2009, this allnew series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by star trek writerproducer roberto orci and mike johnson star trek ongoing series, and drawn by the. This three issue special, written by kirsten beyer and mike johnson.
Picard started dropping, i found my interest piqued. Ahead of the release, syfy wire spoke to writer mike johnson about the upcoming series. Nero, the crossover star trekgreen lantern, and both of idws ongoing star trek series, the most recent being boldly go. Picard countdown miniseries marks a milestone in the franchises history. It is called countdown and it outlines the conflict that may have caused picard. This issue alone we get racism, forbidden love, political corruption and more. The first of three picard comic books is out and it provides some insight to what we will see in star trek picard. Tng and delivered just a taster in the opening issue. This book actually a hardback compilation of four comic books does a fantastic job of explaining the past, which was actually the future, what came before. Nero, the crossover star trekgreen lantern, and both of idws ongoing star trek series, the most recent being boldly go with artist tony shasteen.