Seeing a solution to the tragedy of the Burn within the singularity on Deep Space Hope, Borg Queen Agnes Jurati leaves the crew of the U.S.S. Omega behind and attempts to assimilate its power. But she’s not alone; Kirk has followed her aboard, determined to ferret out why she and the Borg brought him back to life. Was it to be the galaxy’s savior? Or its demise? The standoff that follows is one for the ages—resistance is futile, after all… …unless you’re Captain James T. Kirk. Star Trek: The Last Starship #8 delivers a horror and action infused issue the Borg Queen’s plan is revealed.
Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, Star Trek: The Last Starship has delivered a vision of Star Trek where hope and the ideals of the Federation are at their lowest point. The alliances that once were have been shattered and all that remains in an attempt to rebuild the peace and order is the crew of the Omega and it’s leader Sato. The previous issue had the crew heading to Deep Space Hope with a mission to hopefully reveal a solution to the Burn but have instead come across a cult-like horror.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #8 delivers an even bigger picture than a simple mission as the Borg’s greater vision is revealed and it’s one that twists their traditional motives presenting an offer that’s in no way acceptable.
But, where Star Trek: The Last Starship #8 gets most interesting is it’s cutting down of Sato and the Omega’s mission. Though it hasn’t been long, it has failed at each step. The Federation’s alliances have fallen apart. A criminal enterprise has risen up to take its place. Is it even possible to recreate what the Federation once was? Or, does a different approach need to be had with a slightly different vision to create a similar lasting peach and order?
The art by Hernan Gonzalez is interesting in that it captures the chaos of the situation. With colors by Lee Loughridge and lettering by Clayton Cowles, the comic has a grainy look that feels like what you might remember from a nightmare you had. The characters’ interactions and reactions evoke the slightly over the top cheesy emotions of classic Trek, in a good way. The reveals and how they’re presented each bring shock with the visuals emphasizing each moment in ways that’ll leave you slowly turning the page to see what happens next.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #8 is a solid issue packed with reveals, action, and surprises. There’s so much within that moves the series forward in unexpected ways while revealing things that have been teased for a while. It’s a Star Trek series that might seem rather dark, ominous, and hopeless, but with each issue, it has delivered just enough to make readers believe there’s a better way and better days to come.
Story: Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly Art: Hernan Gonzalez
Color: Lee Loughridge Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy
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