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Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024-)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024-) #11
Sqeak, squaw, sssskkkaaa, eh, eee. [ Cetacean Ops here! Matt and I have brought the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos back to the year 1987 for a top-secret mission of great import.] HHHkkkeeeeee, ska, ska, EeeEEAaa. Squaw, squaw. *Click, cliiiiick* [ That’s right, Kimolu. We need their help to fix what that blowhole Kirk messed up by bringing the whales George, Gracie, and Ronald to Earth without a way for them to repopulate its oceans. What was Ronald supposed to do, have babies with his mother?] Skkkesaw. Eehhh, ee, ee, AaaaaAa. AH, AH, EeeEE! Sqqqqaw. [ But the remaining humpbacks have all heard freaky conspiracy theories about what happened to the last pod who went to Earth. To save the species, the Lower Deckers will have to dissuade them of the rumors and convince them Earth is worth inhabiting. Ah-yikes.] This issue kicks off the penultimate arc of this season’s run, so be sure to order whale ahead of time!
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October 5, 2025
Well, the Lower Deckers have a more difficult job than Kirk had. Go to the 80s, get lots more humpbacks. And one needs to be a mate for Ronald, son of George and Gracie. So they can't deliver to their own time, since Ronald would be dead if old age by then.
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September 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024) #11
Written by: Tim Sheridan
Art by: Philip Murphy
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 10, 2025 A
Whale, Whale, Whale… Look Who’s Back
The Cerritos crew dives flippers-first into temporal chaos in this gloriously absurd, heart-thumping issue that resurrects one of Trek’s most bizarre legacies: Kirk’s whales. Yes, those whales—George, Gracie, and the newly introduced Ronald—are at the center of a time-traveling, ocean-saving, rumor-busting mission that only the Lower Deckers could fumble their way through with such charm.
Cetacean Ops Steals the Show
The issue opens with a full-on Cetacean Ops briefing—delivered in glorious squawks, clicks, and squeals. The translation? Matt and Kimolu have yanked the Cerritos back to 1987 to fix Kirk’s ecological oversight. Turns out, bringing whales to Earth without a breeding plan was a bit of a blowhole blunder. Now, the fate of humpback whalekind hinges on convincing a skeptical pod that Earth isn’t a death trap wrapped in conspiracy theories.
It’s ridiculous. It’s brilliant. It’s Lower Decks at its most unhinged.
Art That Splashes
Philip Murphy’s art is kinetic, expressive, and perfectly tuned to the series’ comedic chaos. From the exaggerated panic of Boimler to the majestic sass of Kimolu, every panel pops with personality. Charlie Kirchoff’s colors and Clayton Cowles’ lettering round out a visual experience that’s as vibrant as a whale song in technicolor.
Why It Works
• Nostalgia with a twist: A loving nod to Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, but filtered through the irreverent lens of Lower Decks.
• Smart absurdity: The plot is bonkers, but it’s grounded in real stakes—ecological, emotional, and interspecies.
• Character-driven chaos: The Lower Deckers shine in their usual dysfunctional glory, but it’s Cetacean Ops that truly swims away with the spotlight.
Final Thoughts
This issue kicks off the penultimate arc of the season, and if this is the tone we’re riding into the finale, then beam me aboard and strap me to a whale. Star Trek: Lower Decks #11 is a hilarious, heartfelt, and high-concept romp that proves once again: the lower decks are where the real action is.
Verdict: Whale done. 🐋
Happy reading 🐋📚
Written by: Tim Sheridan
Art by: Philip Murphy
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: September 10, 2025 A
Whale, Whale, Whale… Look Who’s Back
The Cerritos crew dives flippers-first into temporal chaos in this gloriously absurd, heart-thumping issue that resurrects one of Trek’s most bizarre legacies: Kirk’s whales. Yes, those whales—George, Gracie, and the newly introduced Ronald—are at the center of a time-traveling, ocean-saving, rumor-busting mission that only the Lower Deckers could fumble their way through with such charm.
Cetacean Ops Steals the Show
The issue opens with a full-on Cetacean Ops briefing—delivered in glorious squawks, clicks, and squeals. The translation? Matt and Kimolu have yanked the Cerritos back to 1987 to fix Kirk’s ecological oversight. Turns out, bringing whales to Earth without a breeding plan was a bit of a blowhole blunder. Now, the fate of humpback whalekind hinges on convincing a skeptical pod that Earth isn’t a death trap wrapped in conspiracy theories.
It’s ridiculous. It’s brilliant. It’s Lower Decks at its most unhinged.
Art That Splashes
Philip Murphy’s art is kinetic, expressive, and perfectly tuned to the series’ comedic chaos. From the exaggerated panic of Boimler to the majestic sass of Kimolu, every panel pops with personality. Charlie Kirchoff’s colors and Clayton Cowles’ lettering round out a visual experience that’s as vibrant as a whale song in technicolor.
Why It Works
• Nostalgia with a twist: A loving nod to Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, but filtered through the irreverent lens of Lower Decks.
• Smart absurdity: The plot is bonkers, but it’s grounded in real stakes—ecological, emotional, and interspecies.
• Character-driven chaos: The Lower Deckers shine in their usual dysfunctional glory, but it’s Cetacean Ops that truly swims away with the spotlight.
Final Thoughts
This issue kicks off the penultimate arc of the season, and if this is the tone we’re riding into the finale, then beam me aboard and strap me to a whale. Star Trek: Lower Decks #11 is a hilarious, heartfelt, and high-concept romp that proves once again: the lower decks are where the real action is.
Verdict: Whale done. 🐋
Happy reading 🐋📚
November 7, 2025
I love these so much!
Amazing! I Love that lower decks is staying alive through these comics. Really stays true to the vibe of the series.
Amazing! I Love that lower decks is staying alive through these comics. Really stays true to the vibe of the series.
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