Star Trek Comics are Back
Friday, Jun 17th, 2011
All-new ongoing
series begins in September
Classic Star Trek: The Original Series episodes reimagined in the
new universe
The Star Trek universe will never be the same following the events
of the game-changing, blockbuster 2009 film. Beginning with
STAR TREK #1 in September, IDW Publishing and CBS
Consumer Products join forces with Star Trek writer/producer
Roberto Orci to explore the vast implications of
the alternate timeline created by the film in a new, monthly,
ongoing comics series.
"Movies cost money. Lots and lots of money," said
Orci. "But comics give us unlimited budgets to
take the crew of the Enterprise farther than they've ever been.
Join us!"
The adventures of the Starship Enterprise continue with
the new cast from the film as they embark on missions that
re-imagine the stories from the original television series, along
with new threats and characters never seen before.
Under the creative direction of Orci, fan-favorite
STAR TREK writer Mike Johnson and artist
Stephen Molnar bring this alternate universe to
life and begin the countdown to the highly anticipated Star Trek
sequel. The series kicks off with a dramatic new envisioning of
The Original Series second pilot, "Where No Man Has Gone
Before."
"Finally, new STAR TREK comics that showcase the new Enterprise
crew," said editor Scott Dunbier. "The only thing
more fun than reading them is editing them!"
STAR TREK #1 will feature covers from Tim
Bradstreet and David Messina, plus four
rare photo covers. Readers are encouraged to talk to their local
retailer about the photo covers, and the super rare STAR
TREK #1 signed by Orci and Johnson.
The debut issue will also feature a golden ticket promotion, with
more details to come shortly from IDW.
STAR TREK #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full
color) will be available in stores in September 2011. Diamond order
code JUN11 0308.
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2011 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos
are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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