Nero star trek comic books

The story of the villainous nero continues as we learn how nero spent the years between his battle with the kelvin and his reunion with spock. Nero is a comic book miniseries from idw publishing. For the first time ever, 50 years of star trek comics have been brought together in a single series. With the release of star trek into darkness just a few days away, what better way for trekkies and trekkers to celebrate than by picking up a star trek comic book. Discovery writer kirsten beyer an accomplished in her own right took a different approach. Discover the secret origins of characters you know, and meet lost characters such as dr. In 2387, the narada was the first ship to discover the threat posed by the hobus star. In the novelization of 2009s star trek by alan dean foster, nero states that his formal name resembles oren oren, but is difficult for humans to pronounce. All the star trek tiein books that are actually canon. View market values for books, store your collection. Idws first star trek comic issues allow a glimpse into the space between the wellknown adventures of the tng crew. Relive the star trek franchise relaunch on the comic book page with this collectors edition slipcase containing all three star.

Sep 22, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Phase ii that was supposed to be published in 1998 and to contain an allnew ship and an allnew crew, but due to the general cancellation, it. The alternate reality was a new reality created on january 4, 2233 stardate 2233. This comic should be the prologue to the 11th movie and it provides a wonderfully link as such, it not only explains the changes of the known star trek universe and the movie, a fact that rocked the fanscene, this story also helps to build a deeper understanding for the character nero and his feelings. Although star trek has traditionally dismissed tiein content as noncanon, star trek.

Nero was a male romulan native to the 24th century. Not an adaptation, this exclusive story follows the villainous nero as he seeks to destroy the federation. This extraordinary new collection spans decades and contains all the key moments of star trek comic history. Im sure many of us are hopeful that the series will continue until every star trek comic is collected. A fourissue prequel to jj abrams star trek reboot in 2009, star trek. The third installment of nero warps ahead with the villain continuing his quest for vengeance against spock and the federation. This extraordinary new collection contains all the key moments of star trek comic history. Nero isbn 160010603x it follows the character of the romulan nero and his crew in the time between the destruction of the uss kelvin and the kidnapping of spock. Deep space nine makes its longawaited return to comics. Nero romulan memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Flung into the past by a black hole, nero is imprisoned by klingons for years until he escapes and enacts his plan to save romulus by destroying the federation, vulcan, and spock. Inspired by a number of character profile series being published at the time by both dc and marvel comics, whos who in star trek was a twoissue special published in march and april 1987 that provided profiles of various characters in the star trek comic book universe. The end is only the beginning, as the story continues on the big screen this summer with the premiere of star trek.

The countdown to the blockbuster motion picture star trek ends with the final issue of this exclusive comics tiein. Countdown comes an allnew story set within the events of the hit film. Captain kirk crosses paths with fellow captains picard, janeway, and sisko in star trek. Before the events of the 2009 star trek movie, nero, the vengeful romulan, and his crew spent 25 years trapped in the past, waiting. Countdown, and is set during the events of star trek, covering the twentyfive year gap in nero s whereabouts. If you ever wondered what nero got up too the destruction of the kelvin, nows your chance, all in one easy volume.

The origin of the villainous nero concludes as the heroes of the federation race against time to save the universe. Nero comic memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. I read dozens of star trek books when i was in grade school and middle school. While i didnt like this one quite as much as spock reflections, i still think that it is an essential read for anyone that liked the newest star trek movie. This company produced 61 star trek comic books from 1967 to 1979, which focused on alloriginal adventures of the original series crew of the starship uss enterprise. Accidentally traveling back to that point in time, nero, the naradas captain, attacked the uss kelvin resulting in the deaths of several crew members. This book takes place between countdown and the events in the movie, and give a lot more insight into the evolution of neros character that wasnt touched on in the film. Countdown comes an allnew story set within the events of the hit.

A smaller company called gold key comics first published star trek stories, starting in 1967 with a story entitled kg, planet of death. Nero is a fourissue comic book prequel to the 2009 film star trek and sequel of the previous book star trek. But what is the crew up to when we are not watching. All the star trek tiein comics that are actually canon. The miniseries explores the events that led the two to travel back in time in star trek, detailing spocks desperate but unsuccessful attempt to prevent the supernova that destroyed the romulan empire. 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. 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. The series was written by mike johnson and tim jones, with art by david messina the same creative team behind the star trek prequel series countdown. In 2387 when romulus was destroyed in the hobus star who went supernova, and his wife assumed killed, nero began a campaign of retribution against the federation and its allies, who he blamed for the loss of romulus. Inspired by a number of character profile series being published at the time by both dc and marvel comics, whos who in star trek was a twoissue special published in march and april 1987 that provided profiles of various characters in. It follows the character of the romulan nero and his crew in the time between the destruction of the uss kelvin and the kidnapping of spock.

Star trek is a series of comics based on the gene roddenberry television series star trek and the subsequent films. The story is well written and the art style fits in perfectly with the style of the rebooted franchise. Working with federation ambassador spock, nero attempted to convince the romulan senate to destroy the star using red matter but they were unsuccessful. Nero is a compilation of the 4 issue bridge between the events in the first rebooted star trek film. The next generation the main dc comics star trek title was published in two. With the release of star trek into darkness just a few days away, what better way for trekkies and trekkers to celebrate than. The filmmakers were closely involved with the production. He was a mining vessel captain in service of the romulan star empires mining guild. Phase ii that was supposed to be published in 1998 and to contain an allnew ship and an allnew crew, but due to the general cancellation, it was never produced. Countdown prequel miniseries is a milestone in star trek history because now, the comic books. Find out how and why nero and spock have such a tenuous relationship in countdown.

With the fantastic news that eaglemoss star trek graphic novels collection will continue beyond volume 100, im updating this list from a previous post so we can discuss new and upcoming volumes. Ive put together a master list of what remains uncollected and will update it along. It will have a few minor defects and will generally appear to be in slightly used but not roughly used condition. This book takes place between countdown and the events in the movie, and give a lot more insight into the evolution of nero s character that wasnt touched on in the film. Countdown is a fourissue comic book prequel to the 2009 film star trek by idw publishing. In 2387 when romulus was destroyed in the hobus star who went supernova, and his wife assumed killed, nero began a. This comic should be the prologue to the 11th movie and it provides a wonderfully link as such, it not only explains the changes of the known star trek universe and the movie, a fact that rocked the fanscene, this story also helps to build a deeper. It opened the door to me reading a lot of scifi classics as i branched out too. Countdown follows the stories of spock and nero in the year 2387.

Mccoys daughter joanna and the vulcan xon, who almost replaced spock in the 1970s and includes rare stories that have been out of print for decades from every publisher to have. Nero waited 25 years for spocks emergence, the last of it spent in a klingon prison, and resumed his killing spree by destroying vulcan with a redmatter charge delivered into the planets core thanks to his ships pulseenergy orbital drilling rig. The novel reiterates that nero believed the destruction of romulus was part of a conspiracy perpetrated by the federation, and that any attempt to warn of the supernova in the past would therefore be futile. As star trek las vegas week continues, today brings another product announcement to help fans prep for the early 2020 premiere of star trek. Nero was the captain of the romulan mining vessel narada until its disappearance in 2387. List of rebooted star trek comics published by idw publishing. Accidentally traveling back to that point in time, nero, the naradas captain, attacked the uss kelvin resulting in the deaths of several. She personally worked with novelists and comic book writers in order to create a synergy between the different mediums, and as a result the books should really be. Relive the star trek franchise relaunch on the comic book page with this collectors edition slipcase containing all three star trek movierelated trade paperbacks.

Nero is a fourpart comic book miniseries published by idw publishing, starting in august 2009. This site is maintained by mark martinez, whose obsession with star trek comics has gotten way out of hand. Nero, this time telling the story of what the movies big bad a romulan played by eric bana was doing during his 25year search for spock. The miniseries was collected in trade paperback in february 2010. Countdown prequel miniseries is a milestone in star trek history because now, the comic books matter.