The latest Star Trek series is doing something different, potentially breaking away from a pattern that some believe has been limiting the franchise. As Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary with lots of fan events, IDW Publishing – which has produced Star Trek comics for two decades – is joining the festivities with two brand new comic book series.
The new comic book series, simply called Star Trek, reunites writer Christopher Cantwell with the franchise. He’ll be working with artist Dennis Menheere to tell the story of Captain Seven of Nine taking command of the Enterprise. Following the end of Picard, fans have been eager for a series focused on Seven of Nine, and IDW is releasing this comic to coincide with the anniversary.
I’m really excited about the other new series too, called Star Trek: Zero Point! It’s going to follow Raffi, Seven of Nine’s partner, as she leads a Starfleet team that’s all about taking action. They’re using AI to find potential dangers to the Federation, which sounds super interesting. And get this – it’s being written by Charlie Jane Anders, who’s a fantastic sci-fi author and new to the Star Trek universe!
Star Trek Newcomer Charlie Jane Anders Is Creating the Perfect “Jumping On” Point
Star Trek: Zero Point Will Not Only Be User Friendly, But Scientifically Accurate
I was really excited to read what Christina Anders had to say about Star Trek: Zero Point in a recent Gizmodo interview. She’s a lifelong Star Trek fan – she mentioned loving it as far back as she can remember, and even making her own Starfleet uniforms when she was a kid! While this is her first time writing for the Star Trek universe, she’s a hugely respected sci-fi author, having already won a Hugo Award, which is amazing.
Anders described her new book, Star Trek: Zero Point, as being designed for both longtime fans and newcomers. She told Gizmodo that readers don’t need any prior Star Trek knowledge to enjoy it – it’s meant to be accessible to everyone. She compared the book’s style to that of authors Martha Wells and Becky Chambers, and emphasized that it would be grounded in scientific accuracy.
Star Trek: Discovery Kicked Off a Franchise Trend in 2017
Star Trek: Discovery Brought On the Easter Eggs and Lore Callouts
Unlike recent Star Trek shows, which heavily rely on established storylines and characters, the new series is taking a different approach. Star Trek returned to TV in 2017 with Discovery, a show set before the adventures of Kirk and Spock. Discovery immediately connected itself to existing Star Trek history by introducing a main character who was Spock’s previously unknown half-sister, a tactic the new series is avoiding.
As Discovery continued, it increasingly included elements specifically designed to please longtime fans. The Mirror Universe reappeared, and the original Enterprise made a cameo at the end of the first season. The second season doubled down on this approach by introducing Captain Pike and Spock. The main antagonists that season were the shadowy organization known as Section 31.
I’ve always noticed how, even as Discovery moved so far into the future, it kept referencing the shows that came before. Season three brought back the Cardassians and Ferengi, even if just as background characters, which was a nice touch. But the final season really showed how much the show valued its history, practically building itself around a special episode that felt like a continuation of The Next Generation. It was a clever way to connect everything!
Star Trek Had Ventured Into Prequel Territory Before Discovery
Star Trek: Enterprise Did Not Violate Canon in the Same Fashion as Discovery
Star Trek had explored stories set in the past before. From 2001 to 2005, Star Trek: Enterprise showed the early adventures of Captain Jonathan Archer as humans began exploring deep space. However, many fans initially disliked this idea, worried it would contradict established Star Trek history.
Everyone agrees that Enterprise stayed true to established Star Trek history, and it’s impressive the writers managed that despite some initial concerns. Discovery, however, immediately made big, and ultimately regrettable, changes to the Klingons, changes the show later tried to undo.
Star Trek: Lower Decks Showed How to Deploy Lore Callouts Effectively
Lower Decks’ Humorous Approach Suited the Show’s Use of Easter Eggs
Besides Star Trek: Prodigy, Lower Decks also heavily relies on hidden references and nods to the larger Star Trek universe. This animated series follows the adventures of four junior officers working on a typical starship. Lower Decks is a heartfelt and affectionate show that’s packed with things fans will love.
This approach worked perfectly for Lower Decks. The show’s creator, Mike McMahan, designed it as a tribute to Star Trek, and the many obscure references aren’t crucial to understanding the stories. Because Lower Decks doesn’t take itself too seriously, these nods to Star Trek history feel like inside jokes for fans.
Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry Had Different Ideas On Lore Callouts
Roddenberry Wanted Star Trek:The Next Generation To Stand On Its Own Merits
The teams behind Star Trek: Discovery and Lower Decks challenged a principle established by Gene Roddenberry, the original creator of the franchise, when he developed The Next Generation. Roddenberry insisted that the new series should be judged on its own merits, without constant references to The Original Series, as he feared those comparisons would harm its success.
To avoid relying too much on the past, Roddenberry decided not to feature any alien races established in The Original Series prominently in the early episodes of The Next Generation. This meant familiar races like the Vulcans appeared only briefly, and the Klingons and Romulans each only showed up once during the first season.
In the early seasons of The Next Generation, the show was careful about featuring alien races, making them wait for significant storylines. By season two, this approach started to loosen up, but many established races still had to wait their turn. The Klingons and Romulans became central again by season three, and by then, The Next Generation had found its footing, allowing it to tell fantastic stories centered around these familiar species.
Star Trek Works Best When It Strikes a Balance Between Nostalgia and “Boldly Going”
Charlie Jane Anders is Honoring Gene Roddenberry With Star Trek: Zero Point
As a lifelong Trek fan, I don’t think anyone can definitively say which way is the right way to make a new series. Look at Discovery – it definitely stumbled at first, but it ultimately added a lot to the Star Trek universe. It was brilliant to reintroduce Captain Pike to a new audience, even if they then completely broke our hearts with that devastating “Burn” storyline.
I’m really excited about Charlie Jane Anders’ new novel, Zero Point. From what I understand, she’s trying to build something that feels like a fresh, accessible take on Star Trek, almost like a gateway for people who love sci-fi authors like Martha Wells and N.K. Jemisin, but maybe haven’t gotten into Star Trek books or comics before. It sounds like she’s aiming for a broader sci-fi audience, which I think is fantastic.
At the heart of Star Trek: Zero Point is the idea of artificial intelligence – a subject that’s widely discussed today. In the show, Raffi and her team will use AI to find and stop potential dangers to the Federation before they escalate. This setup immediately raises important questions about privacy and fair treatment.
Star Trek: Zero Point Has a Rock-Solid Concept
Zero Point Has the Potential to be a Forward-Looking Star Trek Title
The artificial intelligence Raffi and Starfleet employ is designed to anticipate problems, which opens up interesting storytelling possibilities. Star Trek has a history of tackling ethical dilemmas, and this AI, which predicts potential threats, naturally brings up concerns about surveillance and privacy. It’s essentially Star Trek’s take on the premise of The Minority Report.
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