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Review: Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #3

Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #3

There are times in your life, where you are the only person people can turn to. In sports, they often glorify this as being born for the situation. I can’t count on my hands how many times I have heard this about the greats like Jordan and LeBron. The truth is  we all have a purpose.

There are situations in life which causes each of us to step up. This is where your life experiences inform your actions. This where the rubber meets the road. In the spotlight miniseries, Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #3, we catch up with Discovery’s own Detmer as she faces a unique threat

We are taken to an ice planet,  where we meet a young Keyla Detmer,  when she only dreamt of being a Starfleet officer AS she plays with the wildlife, she encounters a what looks like her grown up version, in what seems to be a anomaly of quantum physics, where the same person eat different ages meet.  As she soon finds out she suffered a grave inury and this was an out of body experience . By the issue’s end, the two Detmers comfort each other, giving the present one, an  appreciation of the journey and the younger version, hope in her future.  

Overall, Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #3 is a fun deep dive into Detmer. The story by Johnson and Beyer is pleasant. The art by the creative team is spectacular. Altogether, a story that gives a different look into this secondary character.  

Story: Mike Johnson Art: Angel Hernandez
Color: J.D. Mettler Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy


Purchase: comiXology/Kindle

Preview: Blade Runner 2029 Vol. 3

Blade Runner 2029 Vol. 3

(W) Mike Johnson (A) Andres Guinaldo (CA) Dani Strips
In Shops: May 25, 2022
SRP: $17.99

THE LAPD HEADQUARTERS HAS BEEN DESTROYED AND THE CITY IS IN CHAOS!
Fantastic replicant leader Yuton’s call to arms has turned Los Angeles into a warzone. Now Ash and her lover Freysa are on the run, hounded by Replicants and Blade
Runners: with time running out for both sides, Ash finds herself on a collision course with Yotun!
Collects Blade Runner 2029 #9 – 12

Blade Runner 2029 Vol. 3

Review: Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #2

Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #2

I have professed on here how much I love Star Trek. As the franchise usually leans very much into the cerebral  type of science fiction that I have always loved. It was not only philosophical but spiritual on many levels.  Of us better by challenging and questioning our belief systems.

That is why each series was revolutionary, as it showed evolution in thought is possible as long as you are open to it. One of them being Deep Space Nine, which had the first Black Captain and did not actually take place on a ship. it also was  the first time a species changed in the franchise, from the first appearance of the Trill on ST:TNG, it was because of actress, Terry Farrell, that they looked to make the alien race, more palatable. In Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #2 we catch up with  Discovery’s own Trill, Adira, and Gray, and just how their epic story started.

We find Adira and Grey, as they reminisce about life before the “Burn”,  before they get to  the Discovery ,when Adira had a promising Starfleet career, and this new life only gives them doubt. As the two get into some mischief, they run into their superior. Admiral Senna Tal, who also is a Trill, who offers Gray, some life changing news. The find out that he is dying and he has asked Gray to be his host, and life was getting better until a san asteroid destroyed the ship and lefty Adira, physically alone. By the issue’s end, Adira finds their way back to Gray, reuniting their love of a lifetime.

Overall, Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #2 is a beautiful love story in the Star Trek Universe. The story by Johnson and Beyer is enjoyable. The art by the creative team is stunning. Altogether, a fun back story that shows how love endures.  

Story: Mike Johnson and Kirsten Beyer Art: Angel Hernandez
Color: JD Mettler Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review


Purchase: comiXology/Kindle – Zeus Comics

Review: Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #1

Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #1

With every generation, there is the version of a major franchise that everyone loves. Take for instance, Blade Runner. As I was old enough to remember the original movie when it came out and enjoyed it for the action. As I was pretty young when it came out, many of the high concepts went over my head.

Fast forward to today, and having enjoyed the animated series, I finally got as chance to re-watch the original and sequel by Denis Villaneueve, and it all made sense. The same goes for the new iterations for Star Trek, Dune and Star Wars, as it takes fans to show why you should love each of these franchises. This is why Star Trek: Discovery is more of an acquired taste, one that excels more than it meanders. In the debut issue of the spotlight miniseries, we get Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #1, where we meet Grudge The Cat.

We find Grudge, as they survey the stars, but quickly remembers that they are hungry as soon as Cleveland Booker, reminds them of such, whereby enjoying some quality time with her master. As we find out how long they have been together and the moment both their lives changed, when Michael Burnham entered their lives. This gave Grudge more challenges than they expected, even leading an usurper disguising themselves as Cleveland, which they trapped the imposter. By issue’s end, Grudge resumes their mantle, asleep in her bed.

Overall, Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #1 is a lighthearted tryst in the Star Trek Universe. The story by Johnson and Beyer is entertaining. The art by the creative team is gorgeous. Altogether, a fun back story on one of the series most loved characters.

Story: Mike Johnson and Kirsten Beyer Art: Angel Hernandez
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review


Purchase: comiXology/Kindle

Preview: Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #1

Star Trek: Discovery – Adventures in the 32nd Century #1

(W) Kirsten Beyer, Mike Johnson (A/CA) Angel Hernandez
In Shops: Mar 02, 2022
SRP: $3.99

Travel to the far future of STAR TREK in this all-new miniseries spotlighting the cast of the hit television series! Up first is the secret history of the queen herself: GRUDGE THE CAT! Discover how she met Book and claimed her place as the greatest feline spacefarer of all!

Star Trek: Discovery - Adventures in the 32nd Century #1
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