Captain James T. Kirk, presumed dead since Star Trek: Generations (1994), returns in a future ravaged by “The Burn” — a catastrophic event that destroyed all active warp cores, killed trillions, and destabilized the United Federation of Planets. Now, amid chaos and collapse, Kirk must lead a new ship and crew to restore unity to a shattered cosmos.
This isn’t a retelling or prequel. This is a bold continuation of the Star Trek legacy, set in a timeline never before explored.
The Creative Team Behind the New Era
The Last Starship is written by Eisner-nominated duo Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, with stunning artwork by Adrián Bonilla. Kelly and Lanzing, veterans of Marvel, DC, and previous Star Trek comics, describe the new series as:
“Literary, intense, innovative, and accessible.”
They aim to welcome newcomers while offering long-time fans a deep dive into a pivotal moment in Star Trek history.
A Fresh Cast with a Legendary Anchor
While Kirk is the only familiar face, the series introduces an all-new cast navigating a galaxy on the brink. According to Kelly:
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“Kirk is a leader and warrior-poet with boundless tragedy and contradiction. Now, he must face the inferno threatening his legacy.”
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This emotional and philosophical core promises to elevate the comic beyond standard sci-fi fare.
Expanding the Star Trek Comic Universe
The Last Starship is set to be the flagship title in IDW’s expanding Star Trek lineup. It follows a wave of new limited series, including:
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Star Trek: Red Shirts (July)
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds of Salvation (August)
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Star Trek: Voyager – Homecoming (also September)
The debut issue of The Last Starship launches on September 24, featuring a main cover by Francesco Francavilla, and variant covers by Skyler Patridge and Michael Cho, including full art and foil editions.
