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Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024-)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024-) #13
It’s time for a long-overdue second contact with the species with whom the U.S.S. Cerritos made its first first the Laapeerians. But when the crew arrives on Laapeeria bearing gifts, Freeman and company are shocked to discover the entire planet has been abandoned! While all the dwellings and infrastructure remain, there isn’t a soul to be found… Where have all the Laapeerians gone? And do the Laapoonians on the planet next door know anything about it?
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First published November 12, 2025
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December 23, 2025
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Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024) #13
Written by Tim Sheridan • Art by Vernon Smith
Lower Decks continues to be one of the most reliably joyful corners of the Star Trek universe, and Issue #13 is another pitch‑perfect blend of irreverent humor, character chaos, and genuine sci‑fi intrigue. Sheridan and Smith once again prove they understand exactly what makes this series sing: big-hearted absurdity wrapped in a surprisingly sharp mystery.
This time, the crew of the Charritos heads out for a long‑overdue second contact with the Laapeerians—only to find the entire planet mysteriously deserted. Homes intact. Infrastructure untouched. Not a single being in sight. It’s the kind of classic Trek setup that Lower Decks loves to twist, and the creative team leans into it beautifully. The comedic beats land, the character banter is on point, and the escalating weirdness feels right at home in this animated corner of the franchise.
What really elevates the issue is the final-page mystery hook, which drops just enough intrigue to make you immediately want the next installment. It’s playful, it’s clever, and it promises that the Laapeerian disappearance is more than just a gag-of-the-week setup.
Another delightful outing with the Charritos crew—funny, fast-paced, and surprisingly compelling. Lower Decks fans will feel right at home.
Happy reading and live long and prosper 🖖
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2024) #13
Written by Tim Sheridan • Art by Vernon Smith
Lower Decks continues to be one of the most reliably joyful corners of the Star Trek universe, and Issue #13 is another pitch‑perfect blend of irreverent humor, character chaos, and genuine sci‑fi intrigue. Sheridan and Smith once again prove they understand exactly what makes this series sing: big-hearted absurdity wrapped in a surprisingly sharp mystery.
This time, the crew of the Charritos heads out for a long‑overdue second contact with the Laapeerians—only to find the entire planet mysteriously deserted. Homes intact. Infrastructure untouched. Not a single being in sight. It’s the kind of classic Trek setup that Lower Decks loves to twist, and the creative team leans into it beautifully. The comedic beats land, the character banter is on point, and the escalating weirdness feels right at home in this animated corner of the franchise.
What really elevates the issue is the final-page mystery hook, which drops just enough intrigue to make you immediately want the next installment. It’s playful, it’s clever, and it promises that the Laapeerian disappearance is more than just a gag-of-the-week setup.
Another delightful outing with the Charritos crew—funny, fast-paced, and surprisingly compelling. Lower Decks fans will feel right at home.
Happy reading and live long and prosper 🖖
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