Being part of the military always gave me a purpose. I felt listless before I joined the military, not sure of the direction my life was headed. Suddenly after boot camp, I had an idea. I found out things about myself that I never knew needed to be unearthed. 27 years later, that imprint is in everything I do , even doing hospital corners on my bed sheets.

The greatest thing I took from my time, is to give to something bigger than myself. The mere act of selflessness is one that I had to mature in. All those who have served will tell you, that we don’t have fear, it is how we move forward despite. In the final issue of Star Trek: Picard – Stargazer #3, we find Picard and Seven of Nine as they fight to save a people and a planet  where they may very well, lose their lives.

On Jenjor IV, Seven of Nine just found out about the ambush of Picard and the Jenjorans, and she must work out a plan to rescue them. Meanwhile, the Romulans start their attack on the Stargazer, which leads to a firefight between the two ships. Unfortunately, Reska and Picard are kidnapped by the Romulans, who decide to gambit Jean Luc for ransom, a chance which did not pay off, as Reska, takes control of the ship killing most of their crew. By the issue’s end, Picard leaves Jenjoran IV on a path to prosperity, while Seven of Nine gets an unexpected call from a familiar voice.

Overall, Star Trek: Picard – Stargazer #3 is a grand finale that will get fans primed for the final season of Picard. The story by the creators is exhilarating. The art by the creative team is striking. Altogether, a powerful ending to a an excellent bridge story.

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

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Trust for most humans is very fragile.  As we tend to hold it close. That is why when it is broken, sometimes, it can never be mended. This is different when you are in the military.

As you are put in some precarious situations and unless you know the person in those situations it can be life or death. That is the  amazing and scariest part about serving, that learning to trust is your first lesson in emotional intelligence. As this essential especially in a combat zone. In Star Trek: Picard – Stargazer #2, we find Picard and Seven of Nine banding together to save a colony and the Stargazer.

We are taken back 27 years ago before the events of the debut issue, where the reader finds out that the Romulans conquered and drained all resources from the planet, eventually, leaving  their slaves there to die. We are taken present day, where Seven of Nine and  Jean-Luc, are pinned taking on fire from the Romulan Marauders, who are there to wipe out what is left of the indigenous population, which prompts Seven o introduce Picard and the away team from the Stargazer to Ikal, the leader of the Jenjoran survivors, as they collaborate on an offensive plan to defeat the marauders. Unfortunately, the marauders get a jump on them, finding Jenjorans hideout and their leader Reska, revealing herself.. By the issue’s end, Picard and the Jenjorans are taken prisoner and a Romulan Warbirdhas enter the same airspace.

Overall, Star Trek: Picard – Stargazer #2 is a sweeping second issue which speeds up the story. The story by the creators is exhilarating. The art by the creative team is stunning. Altogether, an issue that shows why Picard is one of Star Trek’s most exciting protagonists.

Story: Kirsten Beyer, Mike Johnson Art: Angel Hernandez
Color: J.D. 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

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