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Preview: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #2

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #2

(W) Layne Morgan (A) Coralí Espuna

A massive transvectous ozone storm has hit S’Eekay II, stranding Jay-Den, Genesis, Tarima, and Kyle away from their teachers aboard the Athena! What was meant to be a routine survey simulation on an abandoned planet has turned deadly: An unknown life-form’s hunting them, they’re trapped in a mysterious force field preventing them from beaming out, and to make matters worse, the cadets have completely lost their ability to speak to one another… not that they were doing great at working together beforehand.

Luckily, Genesis has a plan to get them out. Only no one is listening to her. And if the cadets all don’t grow into their Starfleet shoes fast, their first mission will become their last.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #2

Preview: Star Trek: Celebrations 2026

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Star Trek: Celebrations 2026

(W) Ashley Cooper, Ben Kahn, Meghan Fitzmartin, Karim Diane, Jarrett Melendez, Jamila Rowser (A) Jack Lawerence, Mikael Lindeberg, J.C. Clarke, Andrew Drilon, Kiku Hughes, Helena Janecic

You are cordially invited to the party that is this year’s Star Trek: Celebrations anthology! This one-shot features the universe’s queer characters in tales of love and triumph, exemplifying Gene Roddenberry’s mission for us all to one day celebrate infinite diversity in infinite combinations.

Our cast of all LGBTQIA+ creators — including Meghan Fitzmartin, Ben Kahn, Jamila Rowser, and more (!) — are serving up the fun with stories like a botanical adventure with Sulu and Ben, a bar brawl bash with Mariner and Jennifer, and a nostalgic holodeck date gone wrong with Seven and Raffi, so don’t miss out on this talent-packed extravaganza.

Star Trek: Celebrations 2026

Star Trek: The Last Starship #7 Reveals the Desperate State of the Federation as the Omega Crew Face a New Horror

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Star Trek: The Last Starship #7

The crew of the U.S.S. Omega are desperately trying to hold the Federation’s vision of a united Galaxy together, but they’re failing. The spirit of cooperation is dead, but Starfleet’s mission might not be, thanks to a research station on the aptly named Deep Space Hope. There, one last shining ray of possibility remains in an ever-darkening universe. A way to put everything back in its rightful place…if only Sato and his crew are bold enough to seize it. Star Trek: The Last Starship #7 kicks off a new story arc and delivers a solid jumping on point for new readers.

Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, Star Trek: The Last Starship #7 balances the comic well, not showing the fallout of the opening arc but moving things along not just with the state of the Federation but just generally delivering a solid story. Things are looking grim with just 42 worlds left in the Federation and the Emerald Chain expanding their reach and control.

Lanzing and Kelly sets things out well, focusing on what the Emerald Chain represents and giving glimpses as to what may come of their influence. But, the writers also deliver hurdles to the Federation really expanding. They’re not only outnumbered but their leadership is dwindling. The Omega is a different type of ship where time may seem short for them, years may pass in real time. They fix an issue and by the time they reach their destination, they can see how those efforts played out. It makes their mission a bit more interesting but also a bit of whack-a-mole, always slightly behind in the major issues faced. And with that reality, there’s a clear frustration felt by the crew and its leadership.

And while all of that might seem enough, Star Trek: The Last Starship #7 takes the story in a new direction with the focus on the research state Deep Space Hope. What lies there isn’t so much hope as it is horror and the comic delivers that when the crew arrives. It’s a tense, strange moment that feels as much Event Horizon (without the gore) as it does Star Trek.

That horror feel is helped by the art of Hernan Gonzalez. Gonzalez is joined by Lee Loughridge on color and Clayton Cowles on lettering. There’s a scratchy feel and look to the comic which adds to the concepts within. It makes the comic feel like a dream, but really a nightmare, as the crew goes from the issues they face to another issue entirely. The style, much like the opening six issues, isn’t a clean look and like those issues feels like it reflects the chaos the Federation and crew are experiencing.

Star Trek: The Last Starship #7 continues to deliver and this issue not only makes it clear what hurdles the crew faces with the new order but also what hurdles they face to help rebuild the Federation. Add in a discovery that goes in an unexpected direction and you have a series that keeps surprising and exciting with every issue.

Story: Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly Art: Hernan Gonzalez
Color: Lee Loughridge Letter: Clayton Cowles
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

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Preview: Star Trek: The Last Starship #7

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Star Trek: The Last Starship #7

(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Hernan Gonzalez

The crew of the U.S.S. Omega are desperately trying to hold the Federation’s vision of a united Galaxy together, but they’re failing. The spirit of cooperation is dead, but Starfleet’s mission might not be, thanks to a research station on the aptly named Deep Space Hope. There, one last shining ray of possibility remains in an ever-darkening universe. A way to put everything back in its rightful place… if only Sato and his crew are bold enough to seize it.

Star Trek: The Last Starship #7

Star Trek Expands with Original Stories on WEBTOON

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WEBTOON Entertainment and Paramount Products & Experiences have announced two original webcomic series that will expand the world of Star Trek exclusively on WEBTOON’s English-language platform. Stargazers is available to read now, followed by Recollection later this year. 

Set within the legendary universe fans know and love, Stargazers and Recollection include all-new canon adventures that build on Star Trek series like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. Introducing new characters and locations, these standalone series invite a new generation of fans to explore the next frontier of the franchise’s 60-year legacy in WEBTOON’s vertical-scroll webcomic format. 

Stargazers is a young-adult romance set in the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Deep Space 9, where friendship, identity, and first love unfold against the backdrop of a Galaxy recovering after war. Set in a later timeline inspired by Star Trek: The Next Generation and Voyager, Recollection is a gripping mystery that follows a crew who awaken on a Federation starship without any of their memories.

Stargazers

Written by: Jarrett Melendez (Chef’s Kiss, Young Men in Love)
Art by: Kisai Entertainment
Episode Count: 40 episodes (Series launching with 3 free episodes and 5 Fast Pass episodes)
Launch Date: May 17, 2026

A new series set aboard Deep Space 9, Stargazer introduces an entirely new cast navigating early adulthood in a vibrant corner of the Galaxy. 

Leon is an optimistic young man fresh out of school, spending his days with his close-knit group of friends, including Churi, a brilliant Bajoran inventor, and his loyal dog Alfie. While Leon embraces the unknown and resists choosing a defined path, his childhood friend Syrrik is determined to follow a strict trajectory into Starfleet Academy, driven by the expectations of his formidable father.

After a falling out pushes them apart, Leon and Syrrik find themselves drawn back together in unexpected ways, navigating a complicated and evolving romance. Alongside their friends, they become entangled in a station-wide animal smuggling conspiracy, all while preparing for a community talent show that brings their worlds together. As outside pressures mount, including interference from Syrrik’s father, they must decide what kind of future they want.

Star Trek: Stargazers

Recollection

Written by: Sam Maggs (New York Times bestselling author; Critical Role, Star Wars, Marvel, Star Trek)
Art by: Kisai Entertainment
Episode Count: 40 episodes
Launch Date: Summer 2026

A young woman awakens with no memory of who she is or how she got there, only to discover six other passengers share the same fate. With no clear answers and little trust between them, the group turns to the ship’s enigmatic holopilot, JAID, who appears to be withholding critical information.

Their search for the truth leads them to a remote space outpost, where the protagonist encounters a Vulcan who seems to recognize her—and provides a device that unlocks fragments of her memories, but only in fleeting moments. As tensions rise and alliances form under pressure, the group uncovers a shocking reality: most of them are among the Federation’s most wanted, bound for a reeducation facility. Hidden among them are a bounty hunter and a covert Federation operative, complicating trust even further.

As identities are revealed and loyalties tested, the crew must decide who they are—and who they’re willing to become. 

Star Trek: Recollection

Preview: Star Trek: Red Shirts

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Star Trek: Red Shirts

Written by Christopher Cantwell
Art by Megan Levens

The doomed Starfleet crew members, the Red Shirts, must track down spies on an isolated planet in this graphic novel.

Stranded on the snow-ridden planet Arkonia 89, the crew of the U.S.S. Warren has a small window in which to pin down spies seeking to steal classified secrets and keep Starfleet data out of their nefarious hands.

They face threats not only from their faceless enemies but from the brutalizing elements and wildlife of a planet far from home. In this complicated story of betrayal, loss, and redemption, the red shirts’ lives and Starfleet’s sanctity are on the line…and no one is safe.  

Star Trek: Red Shirts

Preview: The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks

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The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks

Author: Megan Treviño
Introduction by Mike McMahan and Barry J. Kelly

Boldly go behind the scenes of the hit animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks with this dazzling art companion. Packed with never-before-seen designs, sketches, and stories from the creators themselves, this book is your all-access pass to the heart of the fan-favorite series.

The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 delivers some nice tension

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Lost Contact #1

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 dives into the world of the recent series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and delivers an interesting story and concept that entertains but doesn’t quite stand out and excite.

Caleb, Genesis, Jay-Den, Kyle, and Tarima are all students of Starfleet Academy, the illustrious school responsible for the Federation’s best. One day, they dream to serve as great leaders on board ships of their own, to study the cultural intricacies of sentient life amongst the Galaxy, or to go where no person has explored before. But today, their mission is simply to execute a survey simulation on a low-oxygen, lifeless planet.

Or at least, it seems simple…until a huge storm cuts off their contact with their teachers aboard the Athena…something impossible appears: an alien. Now, they’ll have to work together and use everything they’ve learned in class about first contact to make it off the planet alive!

I haven’t watch Star Trek: Academy, so I went into the issue with a general understanding of the concept but no familiarity with the characters or specifics. You don’t need to know much, things are explained well in the beginning and the story itself is generic enough there’s no need for a deep knowledge. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 isn’t bad at all, but it also doesn’t quite deliver enough to really hook the reader.

Written by Layne Morgan, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 is a simple concept, a training mission between competing groups goes wrong. That issue is an interesting aspect and features some tension that keeps the story engaging. Where it falls a bit short is the characters themselves who do little but bicker with each other. This isn’t personalities clashing, the comic feels like it has nothing but characters sniping at each other and kvetching.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 puts forth characters who are generally not likeable. They’re grating which hurts an otherwise good concept. By the end of the comic, I was wishing for real acid rain and to end them all. It’s one thing to have two “leaders” clashing or a character whose curiosity creates danger, this is characters who do nothing but argue and feels like they don’t like each other.

The art by Coralí Espuña is good, but the comic has an issue with its colors by Nora Serrano. There’s rather odd white splotches on the characters, meant to add shading but is so different, it’s hard to not stand out. It makes the characters look like mannequins at times and it’s distracting. But, the character designs are good and the alien world is interesting. The art delivers the emptiness that the planet is supposed to convey, adding tension to the story.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 isn’t a bad start but there’s small things that add up to create a rather blah reading experience. Recent Star Trek comics highlight what could be, tension between characters but there’s more than that. Overall, this has some good ideas and tension but falls rather flat.

Story: Layne Morgan Art: Coralí Espuña
Color: Nora Serrano Letterer: Neil Uyetake
Story: 7.25 Art: 6.75 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1

(W) Layne Morgan (A) Coralí Espuna

Caleb, Genesis, Jay-Den, Kyle, and Tarima are all students of Starfleet Academy, the illustrious school responsible for the Federation’s best. One day, they dream to serve as great leaders on board ships of their own, to study the cultural intricacies of sentient life amongst the Galaxy, or to go where no person has explored before. But today, their mission is simply to execute a survey simulation on a lifeless, low-oxygen planet. Or at least, it seems simple… until a huge storm cuts off their contact with their teachers aboard the Athena… and something impossible appears: an alien. Now, they’ll have to work together and use everything they’ve learned in class about first contact to make it off the planet alive!

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1

Preview: Star Trek: Lower Decks, Vol. 2: Mixed Signals

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Star Trek: Lower Decks, Vol. 2: Mixed Signals

Tim Sheridan; Robby Cook; Vernon Smith; Jack Lawrence; Philip Murphy

Everything is topsy-turvy on the Lower Decks. Intergalactic bungles, gambling, horrifying hijinks, and even good behavior?

Out of the blue, the now-perfect Stepford Crew takes charge and saves the ship. Freeman knows something is off and begins the hunt for the real (awful) Lower Deckers! To get her crew back, Freeman will have to travel dimensions, put on a show, and even cause a massacre!

In an equally horrible tragedy, Boimler is up for promotion to full lieutenant! The only thing standing in his way is a personality test—his greatest challenge yet. Follow everyone’s favorite chaotic Lower Decks crew as they fight deranged, inept creatures, and we’re not talking about them!

Star Trek: Lower Decks, Vol. 2: Mixed Signals
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