Star Trek - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:06:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Star Trek - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 It’s the most dangerous field trip on this week’s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/20/its-the-most-dangerous-field-trip-one-this-weeks-starfleet-academy/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=56073 It’s field trip time on Starfleet Academy and things get real, fast, as the cadets get attacked by cannibalistic bat alien/human hybrids and Paul Giamatti returns for a heaping helping of scenery in “Come, Let’s Away,” written by Kenneth Lin & Kiley Rossetter, and directed by Larry Teng. Austin Gorton: Remember field trips, Mark? Any...

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]]> 56073 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy gives us 2 cadet spotlights https://comicsxf.com/2026/02/13/cadet-spotlights-take-center-stage-as-starfleet-academy-continues/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55959 Jay-Den must grapple with his Klingon identity and the state of the diaspora. Then, Sam must solve the mystery of "The Sisko" to prove her value as an emissary.

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]]> 55959 Boldly going where no class has gone before with the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy https://comicsxf.com/2026/01/23/boldly-going-where-no-class-has-gone-before-with-the-premiere-of-starfleet-academy/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=55691 Star Trek boldly goes where it's never gone before (WB-style teen drama) in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

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]]> 55691 Trek Talks: Star Trek The Last Starship #2 Drops Captain Kirk Into A Bold New Storytelling Era https://comicsxf.com/2025/11/21/trek-talks-star-trek-the-last-starship-2-drops-captain-kirk-into-a-bold-new-storytelling-era/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=54974 James T. Kirk lives again in the Federation’s darkest hour, as the USS Omega undergoes a dangerous mission with an ill-matched crew. Star Trek: The Last Starship #2, written by Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly with art by Adrián Bonilla, colors by Heather Moore and letters by Clayton Cowles.  Mark Turetsky: Gentlemen, I’ve created you...

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]]> 54974 Strange New Worlds’ “New Life and New Civilizations” showcases the good and the bad of Star Trek at 60 https://comicsxf.com/2025/09/18/strange-new-worlds-new-life-and-new-civilizations-showcases-the-good-and-the-bad-of-star-trek-at-60/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=54188 Roger Korby has gotten into another mess and it’s up to the Enterprise crew to fight the final battle between ultimate good and ultimate evil in their search for “New Life and New Civilizations.” Strange New Worlds season 3 episode 10 written by Dana Horgan & Davy Perez, directed by Maja Vrvilo.  Mark Turetsky: Matt,...

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]]> 54188 Vulcans Galore & Ortegas A-Gorn in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ “Four and Half Vulcans” and “Terrarium” https://comicsxf.com/2025/09/12/vulcans-galore-ortegas-a-gorn-in-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-four-and-half-vulcans-and-terrarium/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=54116 A race-swapping serum turns four crewmembers into Vulcans, but when the solution won’t change them back, the remaining Enterprise crew must deal with having “Four And A Half Vulcans.” Plus, when Ortegas gets stranded on a desolate moon, she must survive with the help of an injured Gorn. But what are those strange flashing lights...

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]]> 54116 It’s Dodgy Politics Day As Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Asks “What Is Starfleet?” https://comicsxf.com/2025/08/28/its-dodgy-politics-day-as-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-asks-what-is-starfleet/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53965 Beto Ortegas presents a documentary about a mission aboard the USS Enterprise that dares to ask, “What Is Starfleet?” in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 episode 7 written by Kathryn Lyn & Alan B. McElroy, directed by Sharon Lewis. Mark Turetsky: Do you want me to look at you or look at the...

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]]> 53965 Winning the Unwinnable — Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Own Tail” https://comicsxf.com/2025/08/22/winning-the-unwinnable-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-the-sehlat-who-ate-its-own-tail/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53916 The Enterprise comes to the rescue of the USS Farragut, which has been disabled by a mysterious, massive ship, and is being commanded by the young James T. Kirk in “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Own Tail” written by David Reed & Bill Wolkoff, directed by Valerie Weiss. Mark Turetsky: You know, we haven’t been...

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]]> 53916 Elementary, My Dear La’an — Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “A Space Adventure Hour” https://comicsxf.com/2025/08/07/elementary-my-dear-laan-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-a-space-adventure-hour/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53749 La’an Noonien Singh takes a trip into a prototype holodeck, and holodecks never go rogue and cause problems on a starship, right? Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 episode 4 “A Space Adventure Hour” is written by Dana Horgan & Kathryn Lyn, directed by Jonathan Frakes. Matt Lazorwitz: Welcome to this crazy new technology,...

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]]> 53749 Dawn of the Dead — Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: “Shuttle to Kenfori” Review https://comicsxf.com/2025/07/30/dawn-of-the-dead-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-shuttle-to-kenfori-review/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53654 Pike and M’Benga take a “Shuttle to Kenfori” in order to find a miracle cure for Captain Batel’s continuing Gorn problems, only to encounter a planet full of zombies. Strange New Worlds Season 3 episode 3 written by Onitra Johnson & Bill Wolkoff, directed by Dan Liu. Mark Turetsky: While Will continues to recover from...

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]]> 53654 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 kicks off with chestbursters & gutbusters https://comicsxf.com/2025/07/24/strange-new-worlds-season-3-kicks-off-with-chestbursters-gutbusters-alike/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53521 The Enterprise crew fights for their lives as they attempt to resolve last season’s cliffhanger. Also, Spock gets his wish to be back with Nurse Chapel, but at what cost? Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 3×01 “Hegemony: Part II” is written by Davy Perez and Henry Alonso Myers and directed by Chris Fisher, and 3×02...

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]]> 53521 Trek Talks: Star Trek Omega and putting the toys back in the toybox https://comicsxf.com/2025/06/30/trek-talks-star-trek-omega-and-putting-the-toys-back-in-the-toybox/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53229 It’s the end of an era in Star Trek Omega, written by Christopher Cantwell, Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing with art by Oleg Chudakov, Joe Eisma, Mike Feehan, Tess Fowler, Angel Hernandez, Liana Kangas, Megan Levens, Travis Mercer, Ramon Rosanas, Rachael Stott, Erik Tamayo, Davide Tinto and Marcus To, colors by Lee Loughridge and Marissa...

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]]> 53229 Star Trek: The Last Starship To Boldy Go Where At Least Some People Have Gone Before https://comicsxf.com/2025/06/18/star-trek-the-last-starship-to-boldy-go-where-at-least-some-people-have-gone-before/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=53076 Today marks the end of the current phase of IDW’s Star Trek comics, with the release of Star Trek: Omega. But the Star Trek license isn’t going anywhere, and to prove it, IDW recently announced the next Star Trek series from writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, Star Trek: The Last Starship. In a mashup...

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]]> 53076 Trek Talks tackles reality rewrites, wild AI, and death by vacuums https://comicsxf.com/2025/02/13/trek-talks-tackles-reality-rewrites-wild-ai-and-death-by-vacuums/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=51716 A new batch of Trek Tales hit especially close to home in our newest “Trek Talks!” Star Trek #28, written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing with art by Tess Fowler and letters by Clayton Cowles. Star Trek: Defiant #23, written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Ángel Unzueta, colors by Marissa Louise and letters...

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]]> 51716 Alien Bugs, God-like Beings, and Data’s Head in the Latest Trek Talks! https://comicsxf.com/2024/07/31/alien-bugs-god-like-beings-and-datas-head-in-the-latest-trek-talks/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=49747 Trek Talks returns with a fistful of Trek comics! Star Trek #21-22, written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing with art by Megan Levens, colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Clayton Cowles. Star Trek: Defiant #16, written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Ángel Unzueta, colors by Marissa Louise and letters by Clayton Cowles....

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]]> 49747 Trek Talks returns and dares to ask, what does God need with a review? https://comicsxf.com/2024/06/05/trek-talks-returns-and-dares-to-ask-what-does-god-need-with-a-review/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=49145 Trek Talks is back and covering a pair of stories all about breaking barriers and plumbing the depths of past continuity! Star Trek #20, written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing with art by Megan Levens, colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Clayton Cowles. Star Trek: Defiant #15, written by Christopher Cantwell, with art...

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]]> 49145 A New Day Dawns In The Latest Trek Talks https://comicsxf.com/2023/11/16/a-new-day-dawns-in-the-latest-trek-talks/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=47165 The Day of Blood is over, and the crews of the Defiant and the Theseus turn their attention toward their futures in an all new Trek Talks! Star Trek: Defiant #8 and #9, written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Mike Feehan, colors by Marissa Louise and letters by Clayton Cowles, #9 inked by Maria...

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]]> 47165 “Day of Blood” concludes & Shaxs has his best day in an all new Trek Talks! https://comicsxf.com/2023/09/29/day-of-blood-concludes-shax-has-his-best-day-in-an-all-new-trek-talks/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=46701 The Day of Blood has led to the ultimate showdown, both on the surface and in orbit above Qo’noS! Star Trek: Defiant #7, written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Ángel Unzueta, colors by Marissa Louise and letters by Clayton Cowles. Star Trek #12, written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing with art by Ángel...

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]]> 46701 The Day of Blood arrives in a new Trek Talks! https://comicsxf.com/2023/09/01/the-day-of-blood-arrives-in-a-new-trek-talks/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=46443 It’s the Day of Blood has arrived on Qo’noS, and the combined crews of the USS Theseus and the USS Defiant must join forces to prevent an all-out Klingon civil war Trek Talks #2! Star Trek: Day of Blood #1 written by Christopher Cantwell, Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing with art by Ramon Rosanas, colors...

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]]> 46443 Day of Blood is nigh in Trek Talks #1! https://comicsxf.com/2023/07/21/day-of-blood-is-night-in-trek-talks-1/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=46049 Welcome to the first official Trek Talks, a regular series reviewing the latest Star Trek comics of note! With their new ally Sela aboard, the crew of the Defiant rushes to the Korvat colony, but arrive only to find devastation and death. Star Trek: Defiant #5 written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Ángel Unzuetta,...

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]]> 46049 Sisko is tempted by the Devil in Star Trek #9! https://comicsxf.com/2023/06/20/sisko-is-tempted-by-the-devil-in-star-trek-9/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45766 While Captain Sisko rots in a Cardassian jail cell, awaiting his verdict, Data and the crew of the Theseus rob a Cardassian space station occupied by Red Path cultists in Star Trek #9 written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, with art by Mike Feehan and Manuel Bracchi, colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by...

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]]> 45766 Redemption & growth abound in Star Trek: Defiant #4 & Star Trek Annual 2023! https://comicsxf.com/2023/06/12/redemption-growth-abound-in-star-trek-defiant-4-star-trek-annual-2023/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45682 Worf is angry with Spock, Spock is distrustful of Lore, Ro and Torres can’t get along, and the new Orion pirate crewmember is a great big wildcard. What could go wrong for the Defiant? Meanwhile, Data runs a game of Dungeons and Dragons Nonspecific D20-Based Open License Fantasy TTRPG for the Theseus crew in Star...

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]]> 45682 Sisko’s on trial in Star Trek #8! https://comicsxf.com/2023/05/23/siskos-on-trial-in-star-trek-8/ Tue, 23 May 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45538 Arrested by Damar’s nephew, Ben Sisko stands trial for his actions during the Dominion War. Meanwhile, Data takes the Theseus in search of the missing Orbs of the Prophets in a perilous region of space. Star Trek #8 written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, with art by Mike Feehan, colors by Lee Loughridge and...

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]]> 45538 Day of Blood is nigh in Star Trek Defiant #3! https://comicsxf.com/2023/05/16/day-of-blood-is-nigh-in-star-trek-defiant-3/ Tue, 16 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45491 Having just fallen into an obvious trap, Worf, Ro and Torres have been captured by Orion pirates, while Spock and Lore struggle to rescue them. Meanwhile, a Klingophile Starfleet captain visits the Klingon Korvat colony under the rule of Kahless the Unforgettable. Star Trek: Defiant #3 written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Ángel Unzuetta,...

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]]> 45491 Sisko comes home in Star Trek #7 https://comicsxf.com/2023/04/27/sisko-comes-home-in-star-trek-7/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=45341 Having saved the Earth from the God City of T’Kon, the crew of the USS Theseus return to Deep Space Nine to regroup and plan their next step against Kahless in Star Trek #7 written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, with art by Mike Feehan, colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Clayton Cowles. ...

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