Star trek into darkness prequel comic reveals villain backstory. Aug 02, 2019 the first prequel that will hit the shelves is idws star trek. Enterprise to help ambassador spock save the romulans by preemptively destroying the. Picard is getting a prequel novel and comic series. Picard supervising producer kirsten beyer, the series will launch in november and will run through january 2020. Both prequels are being created in conjunction with cbs consumer products and will be relevant to the new star trek spinoff series, which takes place 20 years after the events of the 2002 film.
The first prequel that will hit the shelves is idws star trek. The next generation character jeanluc picard patrick stewart wont hit cbs allaccess until 2020, but two prequel projects. It has been recently announced that a number of star trek. The starship enterprise is back on screen in a prequel to the legendary 1960s tv series star trek. 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. 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 prequel novel and comic book series are currently in the works ahead of the shows debut in 2020 on cbs all access. Picard in november, cbs revealed in a press release. Exclusive details on star trek movie prequel comic book. The company announced that idw publishing will release a threeissue comic series called star trek. Star trek countdown to darkness 2012 idw comic books. Having this brand new original backstory play out through both comic book and novel formats will set the stage for the new series in an. Phase ii that was supposed to be published in 1998 and to contain an allnew ship and an allnew crew, but due to the general cancellation, it was never produced. Picard is one of the most hotly anticipated entries in the star trek universe in ages.
The hollywood reporter brings word that a star trek. Picard countdown, is a threeissue miniseries from idw publishing. Star trek fans will get a chance to learn more about the intervening years between star trek. Aug 02, 2019 it has been recently announced that a number of star trek. Aug 01, 2019 jeanluc picard will return not only to the silver screen in the very near future, but also to the written page. Image credit trek centralyoutubr the tiein comic for the star trek. Nemesis, in which he faced a romulancreated clone of himself and data sacrificed his own life to save the entire population of earth. Before it debuts, fans will be able to see what the character. The comic book series will be followed by a prequel novel, the last best hope, written by una mccormack, to be published early 2020.
This countdown sounds like its going to be the same thing. Continuing their recent tradition of tying star trek television in with print media, cbs announced this week that star trek. Two tiein prequels to the upcoming television series were announced at star trek las vegas earlier this week. Star trek was marketed into other mediums as well such as the 1970s animated series and as were about to see, newspaper comic strips. Picardcountdown is written by mike johnson and picard supervising producer, kristen beyer. Picard may not arrive on cbs all access until 2020, but jeanlucs postthe next generation story will begin to be told in novels and. 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 popular and recognizable characters in all of science fiction. The books will reportedly focus on one mission that would change picards life forever. Picard prequel comic book series and novel announced. It follows the characters of spock and the romulan nero.
Picards story kicks off in a prequel novel and comic book. Picard countdown, a deluxe 3issue miniseries written by mike johnson and series supervising producer kirsten beyer. The countdown to the motion picture event of 2009 begins here, in the exclusive graphic novel prequel to star trek. The tv series, which sees the return of arguably the greatest captain in star trek history, follows picard almost 20 years after the events of star trek. The last best hope, which will lead directly into the show and introduce a number of new characters in it. Picardcountdown, will kick off in november 2019 and center on a mission that will change the. Jeanluc picard will return not only to the silver screen in the very near future, but also to the written page.
Unlike countdown to darkness, which has little to do with star trek into darkness, this prequel is actually a true prequel. Picard has a great comic book tiein from the shows. Jul 11, 20 star trek into darkness prequel comic reveals villain backstory. Abrams star trek reboot in 2009, and previously collaborated with hernandez on a star trekgreen lantern crossover in 2015. In that storyline, picard was ambassador to vulcan and teamed up with captain data resurrected and serving as captain of the u. The first prequel to appear will be idws star trek. Nov 27, 2019 jeanluc picard is back, and hes got a new starship and a new first officer. Picard prequel novel and comic book series are currently in the works ahead.
Abrams, roberto orci, and alex kurtzman present the origin of nero, the mysterious romulan who will ultimately threaten the survival of the entire universe. Aug 06, 2019 the first prequel to appear will be idws star trek. Where no one has gone before the star trek prequel. As star trek las vegas week continues, today brings another product announcement to help fans prep for the early 2020 premiere of star trek. Countdown to darkness will run for four issues and set the scene for jj abramss blockbuster sequel. Idw publishings star trek series take writers from star trek tv and movies.
Jeanluc picard is back, and hes got a new starship and a new first officer. Picard prequel comics confirms the show will lead to even more nerdy arguments about timelines and which planets still exist. Nemesis and picard prior to the series premiere as the hollywood reporter has revealed a prequel. This extraordinary new collection spans decades and contains all the key moments of star trek comic history. The first prequel will come in the form of a threeissue comic book series. Idw publishing is set to release a sixpart comic book prequel series tracing the backstory of controversial star trek into darkness villain john harrison. As revealed at the san diego comic con, the series will. It explains some backstory which made little to no sense in the movieparticularly the origins of nero and his very unromulan, supposedly romulan vessel. The series will mark the return of patrick stewarts fabled starship captain jeanluc picard, ending a 17year absence since 2002s star trek. Picard picard book and comic prequels begin rollout.
Picard has finally revealed why hero lost faith in the federation. Countdown, which provides a backstory for the 2009 star trek movie. Dec 23, 2019 the last best hope is a prequel to star trek. Picard countdown, a three issue comic book series written by mike johnson and picard. Idw will publish a threeissue prequel comic tying into cbss star trek. Star trek into darkness is to receive a comic book prequel from idw publishing star trek. Having this brand new original backstory play out through both comic book and novel formats will set the stage for the new series in an exciting way. Picard, links to prior comics published in 2009 to coincide with jj abrams relaunch of the popular franchise. That series launches in november, and runs through january 2020.
Picard, the upcoming streaming series featuring star trek. Syfy wire spoke with johnson about the extreme secrecy surrounding this tiein series, capturing jeanlucs particular posture and vocabulary, and keeping up with the complex star trek canon. The newspaper strip volume 1 which offers fans a look at an overlooked production. This site is maintained by mark martinez, whose obsession with star trek comics has gotten way out of hand. Picard countdown will be the first prequel to land, with the first issue of the comic book miniseries due to be released in november, and the third installment expected in january. Abrams, depicts the crew as they graduate from starfleet academy. Countdown is a fourissue comic book prequel to the 2009 film star trek by idw publishing. The countdown to the motion picture event of 2009 begins here, in the exclusive comics prequel to the upcoming blockbuster star trek. Picard may not arrive on cbs all access until 2020, but jeanlucs postthe next generation story will begin to be told in novels and comics later this year. The story serves as both a lead up to the film, and as a continuation of the star trek.
Ahead of the 2020 launch of cbs all access star trek. Paramount has canceled star trek 4, and disneys star. Aug 01, 2019 idw will publish a threeissue prequel comic tying into cbss star trek. Picard countdown will be the first prequel to land, with the first issue of the comic book miniseries due to be released in november, and the third installment expected in. To the extent that the new star trek movies were filling a hole left by the divisivelyreceived star wars prequels and the lack of matrix or lord of the ringstype franchises, the return of the. Gold key comics published the first star trek comics between 1967 and 1978. In most issues, the crew members, except for spock, wear lime green uniforms. Picard, cbs is coming up with new ways to sate viewers until the series debut. The first details on that series due to kick off january 2009 were sent out. Picard prequel novel and comic book series in the works. Picard prequel comic, on the vineyard with jeanluc. Tv film wwe gaming comics ufc music sport offbeat quizzes community write for us careers more search user menu.
Mike johnson and picard supervising producer kristen beyer are assuming writing. Mike johnson author kirsten beyer author angel hernandez. With anticipation mounting for patrick stewarts return as jeanluc picard in cbs all access star trek. Picard countdown, a threeissue comic book series written by mike johnson and picard supervising producer kirsten beyer, which will center around a single mission that would change the life of picard. Star trek into darkness prequel comic reveals villain. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Just read online that the star trek picard prequel comics are now canon apparently 5his now means that work is captain of the enterprise e. Slated for launch this november, the comic book is written by michael green and picard producer kirsten beyer. Picard countdown represents a departure from a previous idw prequel comic miniseries, star trek.
Countdown is a fourissue comics miniseries published by idw publishing and released in 2009. Picard sees jeanluc having retired from starfleet, but is pulled back into it as a mysterious young woman comes to him for help. The newspaper strip volume 1 is 300 pages and covers the strips first ten storylines as well as warkentins audition strip which features the classic trek characters in their uniforms from the original series. Star trek motion picture facsimile edition reprinting the seldom seen comics adaptation of the first star trek movie by marv wolfman, dave cockrum, and klaus janson. Picard prequel gives geordi the respect he deserves. Overseen by star trek writerproducer roberto orci, this climactic issue leads directly into the upcoming blockbuster as kirk, spock and the rest of the enterprise crew. Picard prequel the last best hope coming in february. For the first time ever, 50 years of star trek comics have been brought together in a single series. Picard, a new series for its streaming platform, all access, sometime next year. Johnson also has the distinction of having scripted more star trek comic book stories than any writer ever. These projects are going to fill in the story gap between the 2002 film star trek. Picard might still be two months away, but the official prequel comic book. Picard will receive prequels in the form of a comic book miniseries and a novel.
Picard countdown, a threeissue comic book series about a single mission that changed picards life forever. These were stylized and diverged from the tv series continuity. Countdown is a fourissue comics miniseries published by idw. 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. The network has put plenty of stock in its impending debut of star trek.
It portrays the story of khan noonien singh before and after the events of star trek into darkness, including the eugenics wars. Picard will be getting its own prequel novel and comic book series. Nemesis and the upcoming picard series the first prequel to appear will come from idw, and its called star trek. Sep 05, 2017 there is no official confirmation from cbs about the reported star trek prequel, but audiences have their hopes. The first storyline is set before the 1979 film so readers get to see lt. The hollywood reporter brings us the recentlyannounced timeline of publications that will lead us i. 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. Dont miss the shocking conclusion of this official prequel to next springs star trek film sequel. Though the show, whose trailers first find picard living in simple luxury on his vineyard, wont debut until january, idw is. A threeissue comic book prequel to the picard televison series coming 2020.
532 1428 678 511 1157 1084 1160 337 857 1021 694 24 472 853 433 1399 1209 254 151 1312 209 471 1234 52 1337 796 549 1272 762 71 575 158 753 94