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Star Trek Graphic Novel Collection #28
TNG: Beginnings
Following Star Trek's 20th anniversary, a new series was making its way to the TV screens: Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Without knowing if the series would manage to find its audience and bring back the Star Trek magic, DC comics decided to give the new crew a comic book debut in the form of a six-issue miniseries.
Star Trek: Beginnings features a unique depiction of the now well-known Enterprise-D crew. With the focus on supporting characters and their stories, DC's comic series introduces countless new details to provide a new understanding of The Next Generation.
Without knowing if the series would manage to find its audience and bring back the Star Trek magic, DC comics decided to give the new crew a comic book debut in the form of a six-issue miniseries.
Star Trek: Beginnings features a unique depiction of the now well-known Enterprise-D crew. With the focus on supporting characters and their stories, DC's comic series introduces countless new details to provide a new understanding of The Next Generation.
- GenresStar TrekGraphic Novels
184 pages, Hardcover
Published December 1, 2017
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Mike Carlin
256 books9 followersMichael "Mike" Carlin is a comic book writer and editor. He has worked principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics since the 1970s.
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March 23, 2021
Star Trek TNG: Beginnings. Part of Zavvi’s Threads box for October 2020. It has just taken me a while to get round to reading it.
Originally a miniseries by DC comics, this explores the early voyages of The Next Generation crew, led by Captain Picard. As all the characters had not been cast by the point this comic was written there are some different visual depictions and characteristics. This didn’t really bother me and I soon got used to the different appearances.
Like the show the stories are mostly episodic. Some storylines may span a couple issues, but there isn’t an overarching storyline. The one involving Q was probably my favourite.
The artwork is a pop art style, with very bright colours. This works well with the more fun nature of the stories here. The art depicting the ship of the Enterprise itself, or any of the space scenes were particular highlights. It was reminiscent of Steve Ditko’s style.
Like most of these Eaglemoss/IDW collections of Star Trek stories there is the bonus Gold Key Archives Original Series story. This one is Child’s Play, similar to the episode Miri. The crew of the Enterprise comes across a planet of children and part of the crew are held captive. Their only hope is to find a cure. This is a fun addition to the book. I find it interesting seeing these classic Star Trek comic stories.
Another decent addition to my Star Trek collection. As much as I enjoyed it, I’d say this is probably more for fans of The Next Generation than a casual reader. Especially as the crew you are introduced to here will be different than the tv show counterparts.
Originally a miniseries by DC comics, this explores the early voyages of The Next Generation crew, led by Captain Picard. As all the characters had not been cast by the point this comic was written there are some different visual depictions and characteristics. This didn’t really bother me and I soon got used to the different appearances.
Like the show the stories are mostly episodic. Some storylines may span a couple issues, but there isn’t an overarching storyline. The one involving Q was probably my favourite.
The artwork is a pop art style, with very bright colours. This works well with the more fun nature of the stories here. The art depicting the ship of the Enterprise itself, or any of the space scenes were particular highlights. It was reminiscent of Steve Ditko’s style.
Like most of these Eaglemoss/IDW collections of Star Trek stories there is the bonus Gold Key Archives Original Series story. This one is Child’s Play, similar to the episode Miri. The crew of the Enterprise comes across a planet of children and part of the crew are held captive. Their only hope is to find a cure. This is a fun addition to the book. I find it interesting seeing these classic Star Trek comic stories.
Another decent addition to my Star Trek collection. As much as I enjoyed it, I’d say this is probably more for fans of The Next Generation than a casual reader. Especially as the crew you are introduced to here will be different than the tv show counterparts.
September 17, 2022
Raccoglie la prima miniserie di 6 albi che la Dc dedicò alla Next Generation.
Addirittura, la lavorazione delle storie pare che iniziasse durante le prime riprese, pertanto specialmente i disegnatori si trovarono in difficoltà. In Italia arrivò dopo che la Next Generation iniziò a passare in TV, pertanto il titolo italico "L'Ultima generazione" è un obbrobrio che grida vendetta alla Play Press che lo pubblicò con qualche svarione di troppo.
In realtà, essendo sei episodi distinti, e presentando sempre Tasha Yar, l'atmosfera è quella troppo naif dei primi episodi della prima stagione, in effetti i peggiori delle 7 stagioni.
La serie televisiva farà molto meglio, come meglio in effetti farà anche la serie regolare che la DC lanciò dopo questo primo tentativo.
Nonostante Marcos ai disegni, e con tutta la buona volontà, queste strorie sono tremendamente difficili da leggere e noiose, pertanto 2 stelle ma solo perché sono un fan.
Non la consiglio per nulla a chi volesse avvicinarsi al fumetto, a Star Trek od alla fantascienza in generale.
Addirittura, la lavorazione delle storie pare che iniziasse durante le prime riprese, pertanto specialmente i disegnatori si trovarono in difficoltà. In Italia arrivò dopo che la Next Generation iniziò a passare in TV, pertanto il titolo italico "L'Ultima generazione" è un obbrobrio che grida vendetta alla Play Press che lo pubblicò con qualche svarione di troppo.
In realtà, essendo sei episodi distinti, e presentando sempre Tasha Yar, l'atmosfera è quella troppo naif dei primi episodi della prima stagione, in effetti i peggiori delle 7 stagioni.
La serie televisiva farà molto meglio, come meglio in effetti farà anche la serie regolare che la DC lanciò dopo questo primo tentativo.
Nonostante Marcos ai disegni, e con tutta la buona volontà, queste strorie sono tremendamente difficili da leggere e noiose, pertanto 2 stelle ma solo perché sono un fan.
Non la consiglio per nulla a chi volesse avvicinarsi al fumetto, a Star Trek od alla fantascienza in generale.
December 16, 2022
An alien race of Grinches hunt for the spirit of Christmas, which is Santa Claus. That's actually what happens in issue 2.
Really.
Really.
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