(W) Christopher Cantwell, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Ramon Rosanas, Angel Unzueta In Shops: Mar 13, 2024 SRP: $27.99
Blood will flow in this crossover event which pulls from the ongoing Star Trek saga and the Defiant spin off series! As emperor of the Klingon Empire, Kahless II has consolidated power, raided ancient tombs and secret bunkers, taken the power of gods for himself, stolen the Bajoran Orb of Destruction, and has begun a slaughter across the stars. But this genocide of gods was just the beginning. For with the power he has stolen, Kahless is about to declare war on all those who do not follow the Red Path. To prevent genocide unlike any since the ancient days of Qo’noS, the crew of icons led by the emissary known as Benjamin Sisko and the renegades who follow a desperate and violent Worf must unite for a common cause. Only they can hope to stop the Day of Blood. Collects Star Trek 2023 Free Comic Book Day issue, Star Trek: Day of Blood, Star Trek #11-12, Star Trek: Defiant #6-7, and Star Trek: Day of Blood: Shaxs’ Best Day.
(W) Christopher Cantwell, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Ramon Rosanas (CA) Malachi Ward In Shops: Oct 11, 2023 SRP: $6.99
Revisit the first chapter in Kahless’ Day of Blood and join the crew of icons led by the emissary known as Benjamin Sisko (Star Trek) and the renegades who follow a desperate and violent Worf (Star Trek: Defiant) in the fight for the sake of the galaxy! Day of Blood #1 Director’s Cut pairs the original issue with a behind-the-scenes look at progress work from Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, and Ramon Rosanas.
(W) Ryan North (A/CA) Derek Charm In Shops: Sep 27, 2023 SRP: $5.99
You’ve seen Captains Benjamin Sisko and Worf with their crews of the U.S.S. Theseus and Defiant stop the fascist, god-killing clone Kahless II from declaring war on non-followers across the galaxy in a brutal battle on Qo’noS. But you haven’t seen it from the eyes of the man, the myth, the legend-Lieutenant Junior Grade Shaxs!
From the writer behind the best-selling Lower Decks comics series, Ryan North, with esteemed artist Derek Charm (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), comes a 30-page standalone tie-in to the Star Trek: Day of Blood event detailing the Bajoran’s beast-mode brawl and showcasing all the behind-the-scenes Klingon-zealot butt-kicking in full animated glory!
(W) Collin Kelly (A) Jackson Lanzing, Angel Unzueta (CA) Malachi Ward In Shops: Aug 23, 2023 SRP: $4.99
“Day of Blood,” Chapter Three! Only emissary Sisko and his crew of Starfleet’s finest and disgraced ambassador Worf and his band of insurgents can save the universe. But they are divided in every sense of the word… In space, Lieutenants Paris and Torres fight over control of the Defiant while Spock and Scotty do everything they can to keep the Theseus from being cleaved in two. On the ground, Ro and Sela have given up hope, and siblings Data and Lore can’t see eye to eye-all while their captains resist the urge to tear each other apart. Can they defeat Kahless and his Red Path when they cannot overcome their own differences?
(W) Christopher Cantwell, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Ramon Rosanas (CA) Malachi Ward Rated T In Shops: Jul 19, 2023 SRP: $5.99
Day of Blood Starts Here! Immortal emperor of the Klingon Empire, Kahless II has consolidated power, raided ancient tombs and secret bunkers, taken the power of gods for himself, stolen the Bajoran Orb of Destruction, and commenced a slaughter across the stars. But this genocide of gods was just the beginning. For with the power he has stolen, Kahless is about to declare war on all those who do not follow the Red Path. To prevent genocide unlike any since the ancient days of Qo’noS, the crew of icons led by the emissary known as Benjamin Sisko (Star Trek) and the renegades who follow a desperate and violent Worf (Star Trek: Defiant) must unite for a common cause. Only they can hope to stop the Day of Blood.
Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.
Black Panther #2 (Marvel) – The first issue’s story was interesting but the art was on another level.
Blade #1 (Marvel) – Blade is back! With a film in the works, we’re excited to see what the Daywalker’s return has in store.
The Bomb That Changed the World (Abrams Comicarts) – This is the third graphic novel about the creation of the atomic bomb in recent years and we want to see what new info it brings with it.
The Boxer Vol. 3 (Yen Press/IZE Press) – Each volume has kept us on our toes in this manga/manhwa about boxing.
Darkwing Duck #7 (Dynamite Entertainment) – As fans of the animated series, we’re excited for every issue which haven’t disappointed yet!
Hawkgirl #1 (DC Comics) – With the announcement the character will be in Superman: Legacy, we’re intrigued to see what DC does with her to raise her profile.
Homicide Part 1 (First Second) – A graphic novel adaptation of David Simon’s book!
Moon Knight: City of the Dead #1 (Marvel) – It’s the debut of the new Scarlet Scarab!
Red Sonja #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Celebrate 50 years of Red Sonja with a new series.
Scrapper #1 (Image Comics) – Stray dog Scrapper and his buddy Tank fight for justice against the totalitarian forces of a post-apocalyptic domed city. Sounds pretty awesome to us.
Star Trek: Day of Blood #1 (IDW Publishing) – The event is here and if the Free Comic Book Day issue teased what’s to come, we’re excited.
A Vicious Circle #2 (BOOM! Studios) – Lee Bermejo’s art is the draw to this series. The first issue was jaw droppingly beautiful.
Void Rivals #2 (Skybound/Image Comics) – Skybound kicked off the “Energon Universe” with the first issue and we’re excited to see how this series ties into Transformers and G.I. Joe!
You’ve Been Cancelled #2 (Mad Cave Studios) – The first issue was kinetic fun as a great bounty hunter becomes the one that’s hunted.
IDW Publishing used their Free Comic Book Day to focus on the upcoming “Day of Blood” Star Trek event with a prelude comic that delivers some shockers. It also features an excerpt from Lower Decks #1.
Story: Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, Ryan North Art: Mike Feehan, Chris Fenoglio Color: Lee Loughridge, Chris Fenoglio Letterer: Clayton Cowles, Johanna Nattalie
Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.
Since October, IDWPublishing has proudly embarked on new missions to the final frontier with a riveting, interwoven storyline across two ongoing monthly comic books, a flagship Star Trek series and its spin-off, Star Trek: Defiant. These two series are on a maximum warp collision course toward the first-ever Star Trek comic crossover event: Day of Blood!
Attentive fans already know to get their first taste of the chaos to come with a special prelude story in the upcoming Star Trek Free Comic Book Day 2023 one-shot, available in comic shops everywhere on Saturday, May 6th, with a story written by Collin Kelly,Jackson Lanzing, and Christopher Cantwell, and illustrated by Mike Feehan.
For the first time, IDW has shared more details about the five-part Day of Blood storyline itself, as well as never-before-seen cover artwork!
JULY 2023
Part One: Star Trek: Day of Blood #1 by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Christopher Cantwell, and Ramon Rosanas
AUGUST 2023
Part Two: Star Trek: Defiant #6 by Christopher Cantwell and Ángel Unzueta
Part Three: Star Trek #11 by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Ángel Unzueta
SEPTEMBER 2023
Part Four: Star Trek: Defiant #7 by Christopher Cantwell and Ángel Unzueta
Part Five: Star Trek #12 by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Ángel Unzueta
Beginning in July with the Star Trek: Day of Blood #1 one-shot special, the emperor of the Klingon Empire, Kahless II, will declare war on all those who do not follow the cult of the Red Path! Having raided ancient tombs, claimed near-limitless power for himself, and slaughtered cosmic entities across the stars, Kahless sees the genocide of gods as simply his first step to total domination. The iconic crew of the U.S.S. Theseus, led by Benjamin Sisko, and the renegades who follow a desperate, violent Worf aboard the U.S.S. Defiant must unite for a common cause. Only together can they hope to stop the Day of Blood!
Accompanying this announcement, IDW is proud to reveal the Cover A options for Star Trek: Day of Blood #1, Star Trek: Defiant #6, and Star Trek #11, all illustrated by Malachi Ward
Additional variant covers of all five chapters will be available for fans and retailers to enjoy, featuring artwork from a wide spectrum of phenomenal artists including David Aja, Elizabeth Beals, Taurin Clarke, Chris Fenoglio, Bryan Hitch, Daniel Johnson, Liana Kangas, Megan Levens, Joe Quinones, Rahzahh, Rod Reis,Ramon Rosanas, Marcus To, Ángel Unzueta, Suspiria Vilchez,Christian Ward, JK Woodward, and more!
In the first major expansion of IDW Publishing’s new Star Trek comic book initiative, which began with the publication of Star Trek #400 in September 2022 and the launch of an ambitious new flagship series, Star Trek #1, in October, IDW has announced the upcoming crossover event Star Trek: Day of Blood. This new arc will debut on May 6, 2023 with the short introductory interludePrelude to Day of Blood, to be included in IDW’s Star Trek: Day of Blood Free Comic Book Day special.
Prelude prefigures the formal kickoff of a sweeping new Trek crossover in July that will continue throughout other Star Trek comic book series, including IDW’s ongoing flagship Trek series and the recently announced Star Trek: Defiant series, launching in March. Prelude to Day of Blood will be co-written by veteran Trek comic creators Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly, and Christopher Cantwell with art by Mike Feehan.
In Prelude to Day of Blood, the U.S.S. Santa Cruz travels to the Korvat colony for Kot’baval. But what was supposed to be a simple observation of the sacred Klingon festival quickly turns into a bloodbath when the cult of the godkiller reveals themselves to the universe.
Star Trek: Prelude to Day of Blood will be available as a Free Comic Book Day exclusive on May 6, 2023 and will feature cover art by Malachi Ward.
Following the May FCBD one-shot, the full Star Trek: Day of Blood arc will include the following issues:
