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geekwayne's review
3.0
Star Trek Volume 6: After Darkness takes place after the events in the movie Star Trek: Into Darkness. The Klingons are out to avenge themselves against Captain Kirk, but that plot is in the background for these issues.
Of bigger concern is what to do with a Vulcan going through Pon Farr. Since the planet Vulcan no longer exists and Spock is compelled to return there, how do you solve that?
It's a reimagining of the classic episode 'Amok Time' and it kind of tends to founder a bit. There is also a backup story featuring Kirk and the Gorn that is too quickly resolved.
The art is pretty good and it's nice to see these reboot characters featured in ongoing stories, but it was just mildly satisfying.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
Of bigger concern is what to do with a Vulcan going through Pon Farr. Since the planet Vulcan no longer exists and Spock is compelled to return there, how do you solve that?
It's a reimagining of the classic episode 'Amok Time' and it kind of tends to founder a bit. There is also a backup story featuring Kirk and the Gorn that is too quickly resolved.
The art is pretty good and it's nice to see these reboot characters featured in ongoing stories, but it was just mildly satisfying.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
cleyton_1999's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
markmtz's review
5.0
Set after the events of Star Trek Into Darkness, the first five-year mission gets underway with an iterating mix of old and new, in particular, a ore mature Kirk. I like the trends I see in this ongoing series.
jazin95's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I loved how it started. It was a fun 'What If' book of Amok Time. It had a strange dark twist and felt like Spock had turned to the dark side. It was weird because it didn't feel like Star Trek. However, the illustrations were beautiful and cinematic. I loved seeing and reading the Kelvin Universe of some of the iconic TOS moments. Seeing a negotiation with the Corn was also really interesting.
Overall, I am thrilled I read this; it was a fun and rapid read.
Overall, I am thrilled I read this; it was a fun and rapid read.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
I've been enjoying the Star Trek movie reboot and was pleased to have the chance to read some of the other stories set in that new Star Trek universe. After Darkness picks up after the recent movie and shows the Enterprise's crew as they begin their 5-year mission. In this collection the crew encounter several problems seen in the original Star Trek TV episodes; Spock experiences the Pon Farr, the crew meets his betrothed T'Pring, miners send out a distress call, Klingons and Romulans mistrust humans, and the crew encounters Gorn. Just an average day for Star Fleet personnel.
The way this new Star Trek takes elements of the older TV and movie events and weaves them into new adventures is intriguing. I know people either seem to love it or hate it, but it is fun to look for those bits of the past and recognize them. This opens up all new possibilities, almost like we have visited the City on the Edge of Forever.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
The way this new Star Trek takes elements of the older TV and movie events and weaves them into new adventures is intriguing. I know people either seem to love it or hate it, but it is fun to look for those bits of the past and recognize them. This opens up all new possibilities, almost like we have visited the City on the Edge of Forever.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Disclaimer: Copy read via Netgalley. Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley.
This comic series featuring the characters from the 2009 Star Trek series (so not the old school) takes places after Into Darkness. This sadly means no Benedict Cumberbatch in comic book character form. If you haven’t seen the 2009 movie and/or its sequel, please note that this review will have some minor spoilers (Hey, did everyone see the Stormtrooper in the first ten minutes of Into Darkness? Wasn’t that funny?)
The story picks up after the ending of the movie, and McCoy makes passing reference to certain key events. There is also a funny bit about the whole “These are the voyages of the starship . . . “ voice over. That was really funny.
The two plots, two stories really, are both taken from the original series. In fact, they might be two of the most iconic if not famous episodes. They would be the Pon Farr episode and the famous lizard fight episode that seems to make on to every highlight role. The interpretation used for each episode in this alternate timeline is rather different and likable.
However, if you are fan of Sulu, he isn’t in here too much and while Uhura does play a role in the Pon Farr episode, she is largely absent from the second story.
The Pon Farr sequence is my favorite, undoubtedly because Uhura has always been my favorite character on the series (with both women). While there have been some legitimate comments about her relationship with Spock in the new series turning her into simply the girlfriend (somewhat alleviated further into the more recent movie), this story gives her little more layers. I did wish that instead of being the supportive woman who was understanding (or trying to) of what her love was going though, she had made more active in the solution to the problem. Considering that Carol Marcus was one of the people who developed the solution, I suppose I can’t complain too much. The writers have two good scenes where Uhura briefly discusses her relationship with Spock with Kirk, and then reveals to the reader how she knew Spock loved her. The second story, not told to Kirk, is actually rather sweet and romantic, and completely in character for both Uhura and Spock.
The second plot of the comic deals with the disappearance of a colony on a planet. Of course, some of the crew beams down (got to love that red shirt tradition). What follows is a rather subtle take on first contact. While I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first, it is more of homage to the original series in several ways. The alternate timeline story does fit as well.
It should be noted that many old original Star Trek fans will enjoy the inclusion of the Romulans in this comic. They are old school and not Eric Bana types. There is also a tie to the Klingons and the events of Into Darkness, which works well.
And about that Stormtrooper? I was joking. I hope I didn’t make you watch it or something.
This comic series featuring the characters from the 2009 Star Trek series (so not the old school) takes places after Into Darkness. This sadly means no Benedict Cumberbatch in comic book character form. If you haven’t seen the 2009 movie and/or its sequel, please note that this review will have some minor spoilers (Hey, did everyone see the Stormtrooper in the first ten minutes of Into Darkness? Wasn’t that funny?)
The story picks up after the ending of the movie, and McCoy makes passing reference to certain key events. There is also a funny bit about the whole “These are the voyages of the starship . . . “ voice over. That was really funny.
The two plots, two stories really, are both taken from the original series. In fact, they might be two of the most iconic if not famous episodes. They would be the Pon Farr episode and the famous lizard fight episode that seems to make on to every highlight role. The interpretation used for each episode in this alternate timeline is rather different and likable.
However, if you are fan of Sulu, he isn’t in here too much and while Uhura does play a role in the Pon Farr episode, she is largely absent from the second story.
The Pon Farr sequence is my favorite, undoubtedly because Uhura has always been my favorite character on the series (with both women). While there have been some legitimate comments about her relationship with Spock in the new series turning her into simply the girlfriend (somewhat alleviated further into the more recent movie), this story gives her little more layers. I did wish that instead of being the supportive woman who was understanding (or trying to) of what her love was going though, she had made more active in the solution to the problem. Considering that Carol Marcus was one of the people who developed the solution, I suppose I can’t complain too much. The writers have two good scenes where Uhura briefly discusses her relationship with Spock with Kirk, and then reveals to the reader how she knew Spock loved her. The second story, not told to Kirk, is actually rather sweet and romantic, and completely in character for both Uhura and Spock.
The second plot of the comic deals with the disappearance of a colony on a planet. Of course, some of the crew beams down (got to love that red shirt tradition). What follows is a rather subtle take on first contact. While I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first, it is more of homage to the original series in several ways. The alternate timeline story does fit as well.
It should be noted that many old original Star Trek fans will enjoy the inclusion of the Romulans in this comic. They are old school and not Eric Bana types. There is also a tie to the Klingons and the events of Into Darkness, which works well.
And about that Stormtrooper? I was joking. I hope I didn’t make you watch it or something.
marciatch's review against another edition
this issue reimagines some of the original series episodes in the universe created in the new movies. we see "Amok Time" and "Arena" through new eyes. also the Khitomer massacre from the next generation. the result is.... well, it's something. nothing to write home about.
anastaciaknits's review against another edition
3.0
I don't read a lot of graphics or comics, and I've reviewed very few of them - reviewing a graphic novel just seems a lot harder than reviewing a regular book, at least to me.
I'm a big Trekkie and read a lot of Trekkie books - fluff that's read in a day, more often than not, but quick and fun reads.
I received an e-copy and read it on my computer screen so I could actually read the type, and found it was distracting having to scroll all the time - I think something like this is just better read in a "real" book.
The story line is not terribly original, creative, or even well written (about the pon farr of all things) and unfortunately really leaves a lot to be desired.
I rate this 3 stars mainly because I did like (not love) the artwork and I did like (not love) the story and I do like (not love) the "new" Star Trek AU.
I'm a big Trekkie and read a lot of Trekkie books - fluff that's read in a day, more often than not, but quick and fun reads.
I received an e-copy and read it on my computer screen so I could actually read the type, and found it was distracting having to scroll all the time - I think something like this is just better read in a "real" book.
The story line is not terribly original, creative, or even well written (about the pon farr of all things) and unfortunately really leaves a lot to be desired.
I rate this 3 stars mainly because I did like (not love) the artwork and I did like (not love) the story and I do like (not love) the "new" Star Trek AU.
esperata's review against another edition
1.0
This edition redoes the episodes 'Amok Time' and 'Arena'. Improving on 'Amok Time' was never realistic and the new version of 'Arena' doesn't add anything. I suppose if you haven't seen the originals you'd be interested.
may63536's review against another edition
this issue reimagines some of the original series episodes in the universe created in the new movies. we see "Amok Time" and "Arena" through new eyes. also the Khitomer massacre from the next generation. the result is.... well, it's something. nothing to write home about.
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