Star Trek: Sons of Star Trek

by Morgan Hampton, Manuel Bracchi (illustrator), Ángel Hernández (illustrator)

From the mighty pen of acclaimed Cyborg writer Morgan Hampton comes a new four-part miniseries spinning out of IDW’s Eisner-nominated Star Trek and fan-favorite Star Defiant series! In the aftermath of Kahless’ harrowing Day of Blood, Jake Sisko struggles to find his place in the universe now that his family has been reunited and his father, Benjamin Sisko, has once again saved the Galaxy. Meanwhile, Nog faces the challenges of being the first Ferengi in Starfleet and Alexander Rozhenko is recovering mentally and emotionally from his time as one of Kahless’ devout followers. Although his father, Worf, was able to break him away from the Red Path cult, Alexander is haunted by his actions during the bloody coup and is unsure of his ability to atone for the devastation he caused. Jake, Alexander, and Nog find their stories intertwined as they’re thrust into an alternate reality full of lessons that may be just what the doctor ordered! This book collects Star Sons of Star Trek #1–4.

Genres: Comics, Star Trek, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels

128 pages, Paperback

Published November 12, 2024

Reviews

[Mohan Vemulapalli · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Star Trek: Sons of Star Trek" is a an engaging multiverse story that showcases strong writing and creative world building while focusing on the younger generation of characters. The action in this book kicks off when Q Junior , - QJ, sends Jake Sisko, Nog and Alexander Rozhenko to a carefully selected alternate universe on a misconceived confidence building exercise. Seemingly, the plan is to put the three characters in the best of all possible universes where they can work out their personal issues while benefiting from their status as "Nepo Baby" legacies. This being a Q story, a smooth landing is not ensured and the characters are quickly stuck in the alternate universe while facing near imminent destruction. Even though this is a fairly typical plot the story feels new and innovative primarily due to alternate universe setting and, most specifically, the various reconceived supporting characters from multiple Star Trek series that are both familiar and curiously new at the same time.

4.5 stars rounded to 4.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, IDW Publishing for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Martin Maenza · Rating 3 out of 5]

IDW Publishing provided an early galley for review.

This four part mini-series takes an interesting idea and runs with it. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced these three young men to fans, so why not a story that interweaves their lives? It is a good recipe that works well.

Of course, as the cover shows, we get a fourth son. My first guess was: Wesley Crusher? While he would have fit the theme, this story needed a catalyst. And who better than QJ, the son of Q? This adds an extra layer of goodness to the concept and theme. Plus, I've always loved a good Q related story.

There are plenty of more familiar faces, all rendered with great accuracy by the art team. That is always what has impressed me with Trek comics - they look right and sound right. Just like watching episodes of the shows. An added bonus too is when the featured characters in the comic are actually allowed some character growth as happens here.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review originally published in Looking For a Good Book. Rated 4.0 of 5

The youngsters from the Star Trek universe come together to share a story.
Three of Star Trek's most famous sons are struggling to find their own way in the universe. Jake Sisko's family has been reunited and his father has saved the universe - again - and Jake is trying to understand where he fits into the picture.

Meanwhile, Nog feels the pressure of performing well and proving the nay-sayers wrong, as he faces the challenges of being the first Ferengi enlisted in Starfleet. And Alexander Rozhenko, son of Worf, is still emotionally crippled after having been one of Kahless’ most devoted followers.

Who better, then, to bring these three sons together in an 'It's a Wonderful Life' sort of way than the cosmic egomaniac, Q? But these are the sons of Star Trek, so it's only fitting that this Q is QJ - Q Junior, the son of the Q we know.

They are transported to alternate realities where, presumably, they can work out their issues and grief, and come back as better and more prepared young men. But it's Q - Q-lite - and of course things are bound to go wrong. Who is going to step up and save them all?

In addition to the featured characters of the story, this book brings in a number of other characters familiar to fans of the various Star Trek shows. Perhaps my favorite would be Beckett Mariner who, as a child of a ships captain, would qualify as a 'child of Star Trek.'

But as much as I enjoyed seeing a lot of these different characters, I am not a big fan of Q and even less a fan a QJ.

One of the bog problems in a story like this is that there are no stakes. Of course Jake, Nog, (and maybe even Alexander) don't want anyone to die but in this story, none of them are in imminent danger and those who are, even if they are familiar names and faces, are from a different universe - if they even really exist at all.

The artwork here is generally pretty good. I didn't have any trouble recognizing characters (too often a problem) and the art kept the energy and action moving nicely.

I liked the crossovers and characters from different series coming together, but, not being a fan of the Q character and, I have to admit, not being particularly fond of these sons, this would be rated as one of my favorite Star Trek graphic novels.

Looking for a good book? The graphic novel, Sons of Star Trek, is generally a pleasant enough read for an afternoon, but it's not a 'must-have'.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

[MK · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story. Jake Sisko and Nog are trying to help out Worf's son Alexander after some heavy events in the Defiant run, while also questioning their own paths. They find themselves whisked into an alternate universe where the Breen is out to save their homeworld by grabbing all the dilithium in the quadrant by the son of Q. The 4 young men go on a journey of finding their strengths and their place while trying to save the new universe.

A couple of things I really love. Mariner is a commander here and she calls them "nepo babies", when she of course is one herself. We see a character that has come into herself from the Lower Decks series. (Where she had an amazing arc - the show is a must see!) We also get to see alternative versions of a bunch of characters from various series: a Jadzia who never melded with Dax (DS9), Tuvix (from Voyager), Dukat (in command of a Federation ship!), a talking Morn (DS9) ,and most exciting for me, Shaw (Picard). And of course, all the fathers.

The story is interesting and impactful. The art captures the characters and I love the use of colour. Thankfully, the lettering is quite legible. Highly recommend this title.

[Chris Lemmerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Q Junior transports Jake Sisko, Nog, and Worf's son Alexander to an alternate universe in an effort to teach them a lesson about being sad all the time, only to lose his powers and get them all trapped. It's never a normal adventure with a Q, is it?

This is a good story idea, and it's nice to get some focus on characters that we haven't seen much of in the Star Trek comics so far. Alexander's role is definitely a highlight given all he's been through recently as a result of the Red Path. I also appreciated the characters that appear in the alternate universe, both beloved (Hi Beckett!) and not so much (....Tuvix).

But I think the issue here is untapped potential. It takes a surprising amount of time to get to the conclusion that seems fairly obvious to everyone except our characters, and the conflict feels low stakes even though it's potentially ship destroying, just because we know this isn't going to last. It's not that I wanted the kids to be bouncing around to multiple universes or anything, but it definitely feels like there was more to be mined here.

[Katharine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This comic focuses on some prominent son characters from Deep Space Nine as well as The Next Generation. Some of the setup comes from prior comics that I have never read, so some characters' motivations are a slight mystery to me. I wish it was mentioned somewhere this was a continuation of a series, but oh well. This story does some good character-building, though on the more simplistic side. Each of the characters uses the experience of this comic to grow as a person. I can't really be too precise because of spoilers. Some of the characters that showed up I was surprised and pleased to see! I honestly liked this comic, and the writing was well done.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

[Ed · Rating 2 out of 5]

This new run of interconnected Trek comics has been very good so far but Sons was a big miss. The core idea of a Nog/Jake/Alexander story is a good one. But who wanted more QJ? Not me. And I’m so so exhausted by multiverse stories. The Trek comics have done so many of them and at this point they are just a crutch for lazy writers. Send the crew to an alternate dimension and then you can use whatever cast members catch your fancy, kill anyone because stakes don’t matter, and anything can happen because it’s disposable continuity.

On top of all that it’s a very mediocre story. Art is nice though.

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Q Junior kidnaps Jake, Nog, and Alexander from the Deep Space Nine station into a strange alternate universe as officers on the USS Avery. The Avery is seeking to defend a planet's dilithium from the Breen fleet. Now the quartet has to find out where they are, why they are there, and how do they get home. And it is not just Jake, Nog, and Alexander on the hook. Q Junior may be in over his head as well. So will they all figure out what they need to learn, survive the experience, and make it home? To find out, just read the book and enjoy! A nice Star Trek Adventure starring interesting characters.

[Ben A · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well-written and emotional mini-series that follows up on plot points from the ending of both the recent Day of Blood comics crossover, but also the final season of Deep Space Nine. It was a fun to revisit Alexander, Nog and Jake, as well as seeing some favorites from across different shows in a completely different setting. I hope the creative team gets another chance to tell Trek stories again, I will be there reading.

Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.

[Kieran McAndrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sons of Star Trek

Struggling with their life choices, Nog, Jake Sisko and Alexander Rozhenko are taken from Deep Space Nine to a parallel universe by Q's son to evaluate what is truly important to them.

Fantastic artwork and some excellent sequences plump up what is something of an interlude story in the ongoing shenanigans in the 'Star Trek' and 'Star Trek: Defiant' comic storylines. However, the choices made here should have an effect on the ongoing storyline and - more importantly - they matter and develop the characters more fully.

[Joel Jorden · Rating 4 out of 5]

-1 star from the rating because IDW has inexplicably stopped collecting these issues in hardback, switching midstream to paperback only.

While the adventure is a bit predictable, given it involves a Q, the story's focus on Jake Sisko, Alexander, and my personal favorite character ever, Lieutenant Nog, "Sons of Star Trek" is a story about identify and following your own path in the shadow of famous parents.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a story with a title like Sons of Star Trek, I’m kind of surprised Wesley Crusher isn’t in this. I’m guessing he was probably off-limits because of Prodigy, or perhaps it would’ve felt like too much having him in a story that also has Q Jr. I was surprised to see Jadzia, Mariner, and Tuvix.

[Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is my favorite spin-off/one shot. Q Jr really got to shine here and I love alternate universes that really go for bonkers riffs on characters. Especially including Dukat and Tuvix as they did.

[Javier Campos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Triste lo de nog

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not really a story that I was looking for. They did the best they could with the idea. Interesting alternate universe characters and history.

[Daniel Butcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5.

Character driver story about purpose in the midst of a crisis.