A new Star Trek video game, titled Star Trek: Resurgence, is coming soon and IDW Publishing is getting fans excited by releasing a prequel comic. The forthcoming game, to be published by Dramatic Labs, follows the crew of the USS Resolute, who find themselves thrust into the middle of an interstellar conflict, one that threatens the Federation itself. The first issue of the five part miniseries arrives in stores and on digital this November.
First announced late last year, Star Trek: Resurgence is the latest in a long line of Star Trek video games. The first Star Trek games first appeared in the 1980s, and have evolved with the medium. A variety of Trek games, across many genres, have been released, ranging from first-person shooters to bridge simulators. Resurgence will be more of a role-playing game, one where the players’ choices drive the game’s action and story. Dramatic Labs revealed Resurgence takes place in the late 24th century, beginning roughly a year after Nemesis, the final Star Trek: The Next Generation film. Earlier this year, Dramatic Labs released character breakdowns for the game, providing fans with a first look at these new Starfleet heroes; the publisher also revealed that no less than Spock himself will be appearing in the game, voiced by a Leonard Nimoy sound-alike. Now, IDW is releasing a special prequel comic that will whet the whistle of fans eager to learn more.
Details about the new comic appeared on TrekCore, including a look at the covers for the first two issues, shared below. While the comic will feature original characters from the forthcoming game, the post also revealed that Doctor Leah Brahms, one of the designers of the Enterprise, will be in the comic, and is central to the plot. The comic sees Doctor Brahms testing a new method of warp drive, one that could revolutionize space travel, when she goes missing near the Talarian border. It then falls on the crew of the Resolute to rescue her–an event that sets the stage for Resurgence. The miniseries will be written by Andrew Grant and Dan Martin and illustrated by Josh Hood.
Star Trek: Resurgence promises to be a Star Trek game unlike any other, with a story touching on all corners of the enduring franchise, and IDW’s prequel comic will give fans their first good look at this exciting new entry. Resurgence is steeped in Star Trek history, incorporating “deep-cut” characters and species such as Leah Brahms and the Talarians into its story; fans will get to meet Star Trek: Resurgence’s new characters in the prequel comic as well. IDW has more surprises up its sleeve, as solicitations for Resurgence’s second issue make it clear that even more established characters are on their way, including a villain, but the post did not clarify who it would be. Whatever the case, Star Trek: Resurgence looks to be a classic in the making, and IDW’s prequel comic will give readers their best look yet at this exciting new game.
No exact release date for the game has been set, but as new details continue to be revealed, excitement is building. IDW Publishing’s prequel to Star Trek: Resurgence will ramp the anticipation up even further, providing fans with a deep and rich story that touches all corners of the Star Trek universe.
Source: TrekCore