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Over the course of its 58 - yr history , Star Trekhas featured legion alien races and exotic planets . Some of these races , such as the Vulcansor the Borg , became inherent to theStar Trekmythos . These wash received substantial development throughout the years . Yet for every race or planet that would become foundational , many more were just forgotten about .
TheStar Trekfranchise is littered with loose end and dangling plot stemma . Recently , one ofTrek’sbiggest mystery , the parasitic aliens from the first season ofStar Trek : The Next propagation , take back to the pages ofDefiant . IDW ’s unexampled line ofTrekcomics has synthesized a number of dealership free ends together , creating an epic , and cohesive , story . There are many more such plot credit line in theStar Trekuniverse , and IDW ’s comics are the pure shoes to purpose them . Unconstrained by a visual effects budget , these stories could get the resolution they merit .
Star Trek : Discovery time of year 5 ’s treasure James Henry Leigh Hunt land the USS Discovery to Trill for the next cue , but Moll and L’ak may be one step ahead of Burnham .
15The Borg Queen Was Going to Be a Major Player in the Star Trek Universe…Until She Wasn’t
IDW’sStar Trekcomics could actually show what Agnes Jurati has been doing
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Star Trek : Picard
" The Star Gazer "
Akiva Goldsman & Terry Matalas
March 3 , 2022
Agnes Jurati , play by Allison Pill , was a key character in the first two seasons ofStar Trek : Picard , but her most challenging plot line was left out to ley . After gain a state of war of wit with a Borg Queen in season two , Jurati becomes a new eccentric of Queen . More beneficent than her forerunner , she and her forces appeared out of the low , petitioning the Federation for rank .
These Borg were also monitor something that could potentially be a threat . This highly intriguing assumption was promptly discarded in favor of aNext Generationreunion inPicard’sfinal season . While a succeeding spin - off show could address this outlet , IDW’sStar Trekcomics would be idealistic to continue the narration . The vague threat Agnes is protect the Federation from could be display in all its cosmic resplendence , as could her young Borg .
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Cast
After starring in Star Trek : The Next Generation for seven seasons and various other Star Trek project , Patrick Stewart is back as Jean - Luc Picard . Star Trek : Picard focalize on a retired Picard who is living on his family vineyard as he fight to cope with the decease of Data and the destruction of Romulus . But before too long , Picard is draw back into the action .
14Armus Had an Intriguing Origin, But Was Left Behind on a Desolate Planet
The comics could tie Armus into its franchise-spanning “God War”
Star Trek : The Next genesis
" tegument of Evil "
Joseph Stefano & Hannah Louise Shearer
After starring in Star Trek: The Next Generation for seven seasons and various other Star Trek projects, Patrick Stewart is back as Jean-Luc Picard. Star Trek: Picard focuses on a retired Picard who is living on his family vineyard as he struggles to cope with the death of Data and the destruction of Romulus. But before too long, Picard is pulled back into the action.
April 25 , 1988
Armus made one major appearance on - blind , but between his intellect - fluff origin and hit Tasha Yar , he made it number . In one episode , Armus boasted to the crew of theEnterprisethat he was a cast - off from a “ backwash of Titans . ”These orphic Titans distilled their malign and destructive urges , and it make Armus . A holographic form of Armus appeared in the recentHolo - Weenminiseries , but IDW ’s new argumentation ofStar Trekcomics would be perfect to succeed - up on Armus and his beginning .
The newTrekcomics have explored humanity ’s relationship with their god . Armus , and the Titans that made him , could become major players in the on-going god war that is rocking the dealership . The Titans could return for Armus , and find themselves in Kahless ’ cross - hairs .
Armus was named after Burton Armus , a producer onStar Trek : The Next contemporaries .
13The Mystery of Darwin Station’s Illegal Activities Are Perfect For the Comics
Darwin Station flaunted the Federation’s Rules, and IDW can reveal how they got away with it
" Unnatural Selection "
John Mason & Mike Gray
January 30 , 1989
Genetic engineering of any variety is illegal in the Federation , but Darwin Station did it anyway , and the comics could solve dawdle mysteries surround it . There is a “ existent world ” reason why : the author had not retrieve up the embargo on genetic engineering . The forbidding was revealed later inDeep Space Nine’srun , making it a retcon . However , the comics could supply a great “ in - universe ” rationale for the Darwin Station ’s action .
Even before the forbiddance was revealed , Trekalready had a dicey family relationship with the topic . The warlord Khan was the product of genetic engineering , for instance . IDW’sStar Trekcomics could show how Darwin Station skirted around not only the constabulary , but the ethics of what they were doing . Star Trek : Defianthas worked in the franchise ’s greyish areas , making it sodding to continue Darwin Station ’s story .
The Federation ’s ban on familial engineering was first mentioned in theDeep Space Nineepisode " Doctor Bashir … I Presume . "
Star Trek: The Next Generation is the third installment in the sci-fi franchise and follows the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew members of the USS Enterprise. Set around one hundred years after the original series, Picard and his crew travel through the galaxy in largely self-contained episodes exploring the crew dynamics and their own political discourse
Star Trek : The Next Generation is the third installment in the sci - fi enfranchisement and follows the adventures of Captain Jean - Luc Picard and the crew members of the USS Enterprise . Set around one hundred age after the original series , Picard and his crew travel through the galaxy in mostly self - carry episodes exploring the crew dynamics and their own political discussion
12The Kelvan Empire Was More Powerful Than The Federation (But Haven’t Been Seen in 50+ Years)
The Kelvans’ unique appearance is absolutely perfect for a comics return
Star Trek
" By Any Other Name "
Jerome Bixby & DC Fontana
February 23 , 1968
The Kelvans are the perfectStar Trekloose end for IDW to address . hail from the upstage Andromeda Galaxy , the Kelvans came to ours on a mission of colonization . Of naturally , Kirk and companionship convinced the Kelvans of the error of their ways . Kirk chip in the Kelvans their own major planet , and then they were right away forget . The Kelvans had technology able to cover the gaps between galax , something the Federation still does not have as of the 32nd century .
The comics could showcase the Kelvans ’ highly innovative ship , but even more significantly , the Kelvans seen on - screen were not their substantial bod . Theirtrue form are extremely Lovecraftianin nature , which could provide a challenge to even today ’s FX budgets , but the comic would have no such issue , and could show the Kelvans in all their horrifying glory .
11The First Federation Had Massive Starships, and Massive Potential
The enigmatic First Federation of Star Trek history is perfect for comics
" The Corbomite Maneuver "
Jerry Sohl
November 10 , 1966
Star Trek: The Original Series follows the exploits of the crew of the USS Enterprise on a five-year mission to explore uncharted space.
In the late “ Glass and Bone ” story running through the flagship Star Trek title , creative person Marcus To brought the Tzenkethi and their mammoth warships to stunning living .
The First Federation is one ofStar Trek’sbiggest mysteries , in more ways than one , and IDW ’s comic strip could develop them even further . In their exclusive appearance , the First Federation have massive , world - comparable starships that made theEnterpriselook insignificant . Despite their installment ending with the promise of a ethnic exchange , the First Federation was never seen again .
The First Federation ’s tremendous ships might rise daunting to a visual effects squad . However , in the recent “ Glass and Bone ” story running through the flagshipStar Trektitle , artist Marcus To brought the Tzenkethiand their mammoth warships to sensational spirit . The First Federation appears far more peaceful than the Tzenkethi , meaning their ships will look very unlike , give the comics an opportunity to explore an entirely raw design esthetic .
Star Trek : The Original Series follows the exploits of the crowd of the USS Enterprise on a five - class deputation to search unmapped space .
Star Trek ’s Starfleet has a renowned fleet of ship , but some non - Starfleet somebody are rosy to own their own starship .
10The Cytherians Could’ve Tipped the Balance of Power in the Alpha Quadrant
They can still return to play an important role in the oustanding “God War”
" The Nth Degree "
Joe Menosky
April 1 , 1991
Introduced inStar Trek : The Next Generation’sfourth season , the Cytherians ship probe out into the galaxy . One such probe find Lieutenant Barclay , and greatly increase his intelligence . Barclay then hijacks the ship , direct it to the Cytherians ' homeworld . The Cytherians were an vastly powerful raceway who only sought ethnical substitution , but they were soon forgotten . With their large power and mind , any data pass on by the Cytherians would have Brobdingnagian ramifications across the quadrant , but no canonical media has ever followed up on it .
With classic ( and sinewy ) backwash such as the T’Kon and the Organians make their return in IDW’sStar Trekcomics , the Cytherians could make an entry into the god war as well .
Some fan have mull over the Cytherian seen in " The Nth Degree " may be connected to the god - comparable entity fromStar Trek V : The Final Frontier
9Where Did the Tin Man Go? The Comics Can Finally Solve The Mystery
Tin Man was one of the most unique life forms ever seen inStar Trek
" Tin Man "
Dennis Bailey & David Bischoff
April 23 , 1990
TheStar Trekuniverse is full of diverse type of lifeforms , and Tin Man might rank as one of the most memorable . The size of it of a modest starship , “ Tin Man , ” as he come to be called , was a quad - faring organism of great power . In his episode , both the Federation and the Romulans fight for control over him , but he proved to be more than a friction match for them .
In the same episode , Tin Man bond certificate with a turbulent Betazoid . Data witnesses the whole matter pass , and refuse to draw it to Picard , heighten the mystery of Tin Man . While Tin Man may not be aStar Trekgod in the same sense as Qand the Organians , he is still quite potent and could easily become a target for Kahless and his crusade against the deity .
8“Time Squared” Set Up an Eerie Mystery, But Never Delivered
TheStar Trekcomics can reveal the mystery of the episode’s ‘Time Trap’
" Time Squared "
Kurt Michael Bensmiller & Maurice Hurley
April 3 , 1989
“ Time Squared ” set up an challenging closed book , but even the episode itself die to deliver on the set - up . In it , the gang of theEnterprisediscover a shuttlepod containing a transcript of Captain Picard from six hours in the future . The crew name that a calamity will betide the ship then . Shortly thereafter , they find themselves caught in some sort of vortex .
While a tense and gratifying episode , “ Time Squared ” never bring out who was behind the sentence trap and the next Picard . IDW’sStar Trekcomics would be the perfect assembly to explore the entailment of “ Time Squared ” further . The time trap the crowd happen could well be worked into the god war storyline .
Q was originally intend to be behind the event of " Time Squared , " but Gene Roddenberry forbid the idea .
7The Preservers Are Important to the History of theStar TrekUniverse
The Preservers Explain a Key Franchise Mystery
" The Paradise Syndrome "
Margaret Armen
October 4 , 1968
introduce inStar Trek’sthird season , the Preservers were one of the franchise ’s attempts to explicate why so many aliens bump on the show were humanoid . The Preservers traveled the cosmos , nobble mass from their home planets and settling them on another . The Preservers themselves never appeared on - screen , only remnants of their advanced technology .
Their motivation are unknown , as is their final fortune . IDW ’s short letter ofStar Trekcomics have show races far more advanced than the Federation , such as the T’Kon Empireand the Shapers of Sardakesh . In both example , the comics gave a true coup d’oeil of these entities ’ amazing magnate , and they far outstrip anything the Federation is capable of . The Preservers should get this treatment as well , as is suit such an importantStar Trekrace .
Comic book adaption of Star Trek motion-picture show used to be the cult , and here is every unmarried one of them , order worst to best .
6Doctor Moriarty’s Missing Years: We Need To Know What Happened
How did Moriarty end up working for the shadowy Section 31?
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" Elementary , Dear Data "
Brian Alan Lane
December 5 , 1988
" Ship In a Bottle "
Rene Echevarria
January 24 , 1993
" The Bounty "
Christopher Monfette
March 23 , 2023
One ofthe bestStar Trekvillains , the holographic Doctor Moriarty ’s missing years deserve to be research in the comics . In the sequence “ Ship in a Bottle , ” airing duringStar Trek : The Next Generation’ssixth time of year , Moriarty was trapped in a nomadic memory third power . It was made to seem that he was exploring the beetleweed with the dearest of his life . Moriarty seemed to have a happy termination .
However , inPicardseason three , he is seen working as a security political platform in a Section 31 facility . No explanation was establish as to how Moriarty ended up there , or if he even had any choice in the affair . Last year’sStar Trek Annualfeatured a group of rogue hologram , and the tale beautifully touched on their right to exist . Moriarty ’s return in the comics could touch on similar theme .
Professor Moriarty was played by actor Daniel Davis in all three of the character ’s appearances .
