New Star Trek TNG Comic Books

[Geekyfanboy]

Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between #1 will arrive in stores on Jan. 24 from IDW Publishing.

The issue is written by David Tischman, with art by Casey Malone and a cover by Dennis Calero.

Here's how IDW describes the issue:

"Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation with this all-new relaunch of the Trek franchise in comics. In the first issue of this special miniseries, planet Tigan-7 requests entry into the Federation, but the Enterprise is attacked as a hostile invader when it makes contact, and the planet's leader has no record of any communication with any outside world. Riker, Tasha, and Data beam down to the planet in secret, and discover an information-obsessed culture, rewriting pieces of its 6,000-year history on a daily basis, to maintain political stability. An all-new, all-different, Next-Gen adventure, featuring Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise D!"
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE SPACE BETWEEN #2 Feb.

Written by David Tischman, art by Casey Malone, cover by Jeremy Geddes.

Continuing the 20th Anniversary celebration of Star Trek: The Next Generation with this all-new relaunch. Picard visits the archaeological dig on Kandom 9, where scientists have unearthed an ancient text -- and a gemstone worth more than human life. When contact with the Enterprise is cut off, greed turns to mistrust, and Picard must discover the killer in the group, before he becomes the next victim. 32 pages, $3.99

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE SPACE BETWEEN #3 March

Written by David Tischman, art by Casey Malone, cover by Jeremy Geddes.

In part three of IDW's all-new Star Trek: The Next Generation relaunch, the Enterprise is ambushed in an uncharted sector of space. Shields are down, weapons are off-line, and key personnel are wounded. The attacker remains unknown, flying a warship configured with engineering and technological specifications of Starfleet, Romulan and Borg vessels. Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew fight to find the right answers -- before they are all destroyed by the ultimate killing machine. To battle stations, for all-out action! 32 pages, $3.99.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE SPACE BETWEEN #4 April

Written by David Tischman, art by Casey Malone, cover by Ken Kelly.

In "Light of Day," part four of IDW's all-new Star Trek: The Next Generation relaunch, a shuttle craft accident strands Worf, Geordi, and Ro on an unexplored moon. The trio survive the crash, but when the sun rises they are fighting for their livesÅ  against a colony of nocturnal aliens who become deadly killers with each new dawn. Meanwhile, aboard the Starship Enterprise, the situation gets even more grim! Featuring a special cover by the artist of rock band KISS' classic "Destroyer" album, fantasy painter Ken Kelly! Zach Howard once again provides a special incentive cover, as well. 32 pages, $3.99.


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[Geekyfanboy]

Can't wait for this new comic series. I have loved all the previous version. I hope they do all the series in comic... right now I see TNG and TOS books.

[jedijeff]

Thanks for the Info Kenny, does sound very interesting, think I will pick these up as well.

[Rico]

I just read about this in the latest Star Trek Magazine.  Exciting news!

[spock]

Wow I have to check this out at my comic store. I have seen the TOS manga and I hope to see this too.

[Geekyfanboy]

Well I got my TNG comic #1 today, actually there are two covers and the obsessive kind of person that I am I had to get both. I'm going to try and read it later today. I'll let you know what I think.

If anyone would like me to pick up a copy for them just let me know.  They cost is $3.99 plus shipping which shouldn't be that much. Wow 3.99 for a comic.. I remember back in the old days when they cost only $1.99... man I sound like my grand-dad.

[moyer777]

yeah I orderd mine, it should be here in the next few days.  :)

[moyer777]

I got my Comic today in the mail.  Read it cover to cover.  Once everyone has read theirs, let's talk about it.  I have a lot to say, but want to wait till everyone has had a chance to read it.

Rick

[Rico]

I read mine.  I don't want to discourage anyone from trying it but I thought it was kind of ordinary.  Neither the art nor the story impressed me much.  The time period they set the story in was kind of a surprise too.  It's set in early TNG TV series time.  This is a six issue series and I'll pick up the rest.  I just hope they get a bit better.  What did you think Rick?

[moyer777]

Well, I could have sworn I wrote a comment back to you Rico- but then, I couldn't find it.. so...

I thought the comic book was just OK. 

Nathan and I both read it and thought that the art work was a little less than expected.  The characters didn't look quite right, as for the story,

I think I had seen this plot in Stargate SG1 and in Outer limits one time.  SO, I wasn't thrilled about that either.  It was nice to see the crew together again, and I kind of liked the idea, but overall I wasn't too impressed with it.  It was kind of a let down, HOWEVER I most likely will buy the rest of them in the series.  I really like TNG, and I guess something is better than nothing.

Don't let this discouarge you from getting it, it isn't that bad... :)

Oh, I really wanted to hear Kenny's take on it?  Kenny???

[Rico]

I do hope it improves some.  I agree, it isn't too bad, but could be better.  I still find the time line they picked to write it in was a bit odd.  I'll be picking up the other issues as they come out.

[Geekyfanboy]

Well I finally read the first and the second comic from this series. I was thinking it was going to be a six part mini series but they are individuals stories per comic, which I'm not sure is such a great idea. It's tough to tell a cohesive story within a few pages of the comic.

The name "the space between" makes sense now because they are telling stories that happened during the TNG run on TV, filling in gaps.

I agree with Moyer, the artwork isn't that great.. but as long as the story is good I can overlook that.

The first issue was good, I think it would have made a pretty cool episode of TNG. My only complaint is when the Enterprise is push away from the planet they talk about slingshotting back to just before they were hit.. like a time travel thing but then that story is dropped and the enterprise arrives back like normal and the story is wrapped up much to quickly. But it was good to see Yar again.

The second issue was good also but I didn't like the whole Beverly/Deanna/Disco storyline. The Beverly character seemed really out of character.. other then the fact that we know she likes to dance. I liked the Picard story and that seemed to be complete and within character of Picard.

All in all not the best, but not horrible... it's cool to get new stories.. too see what happens in between episodes.

[moyer777]

I too enjoyed the second one better than the first.  I liked the storyline much better.  I thought the disco scene was kind of silly, but oh well.  I even thought the art was a little better in this one.  I may just have liked the story more.. I don't know.  I am actually looking forward to the next one now. 

Rick M

[Rico]

The second issue was better, but I still think this comic series could be a lot better - both the art and the stories.  I actually kind of liked "disco Bev."  I'll keep picking it up.

[Cpt.Serwin]

I agree with you rico but issue three could be a little better I wish they could get long running one for each series and show what happens after they went off the air and off the big screen.