The star trek canon includes the original series, an animated series, six spinoff television series, and thirteen films. In star trek into darkness, precisely what does harrison say about the reason why his people were frozen and when were they supposed to be awoken, and is the information he gives correct. The art of the film is a lavishly illustrated celebration of that new vision, tracing the evolution of the movie s look through a stunning array of previously unseen preproduction paintings, concept sketches, costume and set designs, unit photography and final frames. The film features chris pine reprising his role as captain james t. In 20, idw published the official star trek into darkness prequel, the. Into darkness differs quite a bit from the original reboot with a much deeper. This is the first time i have seen the new actors for star trek in comic book form, and it took a little getting used to.
This means youre free to copy and share these comics but not to sell them. The deluxe edition harrisons heart enter the vengeance by hawkeward. For the comic book savvy who dont necessarily get star trek, think of. Its very much like a feature film in comic book form. Star trek after darkness will boldly continue the movie. Star trek may be speeding into darkness, but the lens flares on the enterprise are brighter than ever and that can mean only one thing j. But, forget about what you thought of the movie for a second.
Even better if you can also read the previous 4 volumes of collected comic issues. Star trek is a comic book series by idw publishing, based on the star trek science fiction entertainment franchise created by gene roddenberry. Khan is a fiveissue comic book prequel and sequel to the 20 film star trek into darkness by idw publishing. The deluxe edition youre not safe at warp by hawkeward. Star trek into darkness prequel comic reveals villain. Its main ongoing series began telling stories set after the film. Warp into adventure with this new comic book series that ties into the new star trek television show premiering in late september on cbs all access in. Countdown is a fourissue comic book prequel to the 2009 film star trek by. Star trek into darkness to get a comic book prequel. The only reason i could not give, star trek into the darkness, a 5 on all was because it shows captain pike died. Idw publishing is set to release a sixpart comic book prequel series tracing the backstory of controversial star trek into darkness villain john.
Star trek star trek beyond was inspired by fan response to star trek into darkness says simon pegg benedict cumberbatch revealed star trek spoilers to stephen hawking. The book of enoch gives a more elaborate detail of this account, with the sons of god being detained for their transgression. After an act of terrorism leaves him with a personal score to settle, capt. Countdown is a fourissue comic book prequel to the 2009 film star trek by idw publishing. Covering the creation of star trek 2009, star trek into darkness and star trek beyond, this lavish art book contains neverbeforeseen concept art and designs, as well as interviews with the key creatives who helped bring these exciting movies to life on the big screen. It combines the best elements of the classic episode of the original series and the events in the movie, star trek. It follows the characters of spock and the romulan nero during the year 2387, detailing the events that cause them to travel to the 23rd century. Abrams and written by roberto orci, alex kurtzman, and damon lindelof. It is the tenth film in the star trek film series, as well as the fourth and final film to star the cast of star trek.
This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 2. The enterprise crew find themselves in more danger than they ever cared to imagine when london is ravaged by a. Months after the dramatic events seen in the 2009 blockbuster film star trek, the crew of the u. Abramss popular and controversial take on the star trek mythology. Star trek into darkness comic book prequel reveals a surprise. Eventually, the project evolved into an anthology project focusing on the original series. A dumpster on fire that contains some random pages of spirk fan fiction. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. First announced back in october, idws first issue of their star trek into darkness prequel miniseries, countdown to darkness is now. When this pilot was rejected, hunter withdrew from the series, and pike was replaced with captain james t. Star trek into darkness prequel comic reveals villain backstory. Definitely a book for the new prime universe completionist to read. In october 2004, tokyopop announced plans to publish an anthology of next generationbased stories presented in the style of japanese manga. A prequel to the events in the film, the writer does a good job of defining the characters.
A guide to star trek comics and graphic novels published in the united states and elsewhere with brief plot summaries and cover images or more than you ever needed to know about star trek comics. In the film, which is set in the 24th century, the crew of the uss. If you were left somewhat confused by the revelations of star trek into darkness main villain, help is at hand as idw publishing teams with. After darkness is a great way to tie in the latest movie with this comic book series. Barr handled this special look at the final mission of the enterprises fabled fiveyear mission the previous years annual had detailed the first mission in the fiveyear mission. It follows khan noonien singh, explaining his past and how he came to have a change in facial appearance and serve admiral alexander marcus plot. Abrams upcoming star trek sequel in the pages of idws official prequel comic, star trek.
These comics provide a thoughtful theory regarding the differences between khan in the original star trek tv series and the motion picture wrath of khan and those of the new khan, benedict cumberbatch, in star trek into darkness. After seeing star trek into darkness, i can also say that i appreciate the subtle and notsosubtle hints the prequel comic contained that led into this movie. The greatest star trek comic book stories of alltime cbr. A complete and indepth look at the art of the newest star trek film trilogy.
On the way home to earth to make way for the incoming. It was written by john logan from a story developed by logan, brent spiner, and producer rick berman. Nemesis is a 2002 american sciencefiction film directed by stuart baird. Countdown to darkness is a fourissue series of comics from idw publishing.
In the meantime, check out our star trek into darkness episode of the sr underground podcast featuring a spoilerfilled interview with the films writer roberto orci. Some of us loved it, some of us hated it, some of us said, meh. Star trek into darkness is a 20 american science fiction action film directed by j. In 20, idw published a prequel to the 20 film star trek into darkness, entitled star trek countdown to darkness, which featured the enterprise encountering robert april, who was depicted as the first captain of the enterprise in star trek. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Star trek into darkness khan spinoff comic book series announced jul 11, 20 screenwriter roberto orci is overseeing this sixissue run from idw, which is. Star trek into darkness is the forthcoming sequel to j.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The story serves as both a lead up to the film, and as a continuation of the star trek. Star trek into darkness does not quite stand by itself as a satisfying movie, but then again it doesnt need to. Captain christopher chris pike is a character in the star trek science fiction franchise. He was portrayed by jeffrey hunter in the original star trek pilot episode, the cage, as captain of the uss enterprise. This site is maintained by mark martinez, whose obsession with star trek comics has gotten way out of hand. New star trek comic book reveals untold into darkness secrets. Star trek into darkness finally gives the talented cumberbatch the chance to show hollywood what he can do on the big screen, and, boy, does he seize it with both hands. It is the twelfth installment in the star trek film franchise and the sequel to the 2009 film star trek, as the second in a rebooted film series. For a couple of years, no comic book company held the rights to publish trekbased comics. Johnsons first work with idw was in 2009, when he wrote the miniseries star trek. The first television series, simply called star trek and now referred to as the original series, debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. The year 2233 is when the kelvin timeline diverges from the prime timeline. List of star trek films and television series wikipedia.
On may 29, the monthly star trek comic book from idw comics, which takes place in the rebooted universe, launches its after darkness storyline, a canonical tale of what follows the dramatic events. Well written characters held together for 2 hours by some string, chewing gum, and one beastie boys song. However, starting in september 2011, an ongoing series based on the 2009 star trek film began publishing as a continuation of the movie publication history. New movie, two new series, and more confirmed in the works star trek jamie lovett 02222020 more stories about star trek into darkness. The lead up to this springs star trek into darkness continues here, in this official prequel miniseries overseen by writerproducer roberto.
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