One of the best shows I ever watched was Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The shows had everything going against it. It was another franchise in the Star Trek universe, and it was not a ship, The most known actors were Rene Auberjunois,  Avery Brooks and Michael Dorn.

What no one could predict was how it brought another element to the Star Trek universe. The show become its own phenomenon, as it became somewhat of a cult classic on its own. The show remains a fan favorite, even inspiring a documentary. In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – The Dog of War #1, we get a “ lost episode” that will have fans of the show looking for their VHS tape.

We are taken back to Deep Space Nine shortly after Starfleet has taken the station back from the Cardassians. As the crew finds remnants of Borg technology, which scares them more than anything, which cases Sisko to wonder what else may be hidden while Quark has procured some valuable cargo for a mysterious buyer, which just so happens to be a corgi. Eventually the crew tries to figure out what the dog so valuable, as Starfleet faces even more casualties during the Dominion War. By issue’s end, Sisko ponders a gambit to win the Dominion War, one that can put him back in the Borg’s grasp.

Overall, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – The Dog of War #1 is an excellent debut issue which gets readers back into the world of DS9. The story by Chen is suspenseful. The art by the creative team is gorgeous. Altogether, a story that Star Trek fans will not be able to put down.

Story: Mike Chen Art: Angel Hernandez
Color: Nick Filardi Color: Neil Uyetake
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

---

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle