2387

[Esirprus]

2387 is a bit of a problem for the current novelverse I imagine. You have the competing concerns of not being able to incorporate Bad Robot movie elements into them, while also being required to follow canon, which is essentially anything that occurs on screen. The only real way to make this work is to assume the events portrayed in 2009's Star Trek occurred, but just never actually reference them. This of course becomes a stretch when you consider it would mean ignoring the massive implications that would result from Romulus' destruction. Spock's disappearance can be more easily ignored, although to never bring it up would be a disservice to the character. It's no wonder that the novelverse has slowed down the march to 2387.

As Countdown isn't canon, I'm fairly confident the novelverse will simply ignore it.

Hearing about the destruction of Romulus I've been formulating a possible story in my head that would set straight the prime universe in an unexpected way. If I'm paid to write this. Not just once it's published and selling I'll do it. But I don't have time to get sidetracked without compensation right now. Abrams Universe is far too limiting writing out all the events that ever took place in it is the best way to go in my opinion. Tell me what you think.

 

[Christopher]

Other than the Abramsverse, IDW never really developed a continuity with their comics, so it doesn't really feel right to compare them, IMO.

Well, they also have the "Byrneverse," as it were, since John Byrne's comics have their own continuity and arcs. But yeah, the IDW comics have generally been like the early Pocket novels -- usually standalone and not consistent with each other, but with occasional subcontinuities within the line. Heck, there are a few IDW standalone comics set within the novelverse, like the ones Keith DeCandido wrote for Alien Spotlight and Captain's Log.

 

[BillJ]

Hearing about the destruction of Romulus I've been formulating a possible story in my head that would set straight the prime universe in an unexpected way. If I'm paid to write this. Not just once it's published and selling I'll do it. But I don't have time to get sidetracked without compensation right now. Abrams Universe is far too limiting writing out all the events that ever took place in it is the best way to go in my opinion. Tell me what you think.

 

[Idran]

Hearing about the destruction of Romulus I've been formulating a possible story in my head that would set straight the prime universe in an unexpected way. If I'm paid to write this. Not just once it's published and selling I'll do it. But I don't have time to get sidetracked without compensation right now. Abrams Universe is far too limiting writing out all the events that ever took place in it is the best way to go in my opinion. Tell me what you think.

I think if you're serious, then you should be asking S&S what they think, not us.

 

[BillJ]

Hearing about the destruction of Romulus I've been formulating a possible story in my head that would set straight the prime universe in an unexpected way. If I'm paid to write this. Not just once it's published and selling I'll do it. But I don't have time to get sidetracked without compensation right now. Abrams Universe is far too limiting writing out all the events that ever took place in it is the best way to go in my opinion. Tell me what you think.

I think if you're serious, then you should be asking S&S what they think, not us.

He's wanting us fans to pay him for his "unexpected" restoration of Romulus.

 

[Trekkin]

Pretty certain that's a good way to get sued.

And I like the idea of the future novels possibly dealing with the loss of a major power base, so that just one reason for the 'no' from me.

 

[BillJ]

Pretty certain that's a good way to get sued.

And I like the idea of the future novels possibly dealing with the loss of a major power base, so that just one reason for the 'no' from me.

Also a great way to introduce yourself to a company you want to pitch a show to. By stealing their IP!

 

[JD]

Other than the Abramsverse, IDW never really developed a continuity with their comics, so it doesn't really feel right to compare them, IMO.

Well, they also have the "Byrneverse," as it were, since John Byrne's comics have their own continuity and arcs. But yeah, the IDW comics have generally been like the early Pocket novels -- usually standalone and not consistent with each other, but with occasional subcontinuities within the line. Heck, there are a few IDW standalone comics set within the novelverse, like the ones Keith DeCandido wrote for Alien Spotlight and Captain's Log.

The comics are for me, the second best tie in behind the novels. There are a lot of comics that do a pretty good job capturing the feel of the shows.
I guess my problem with a lot of the other stuff, is they tend to feel like whatever they are first with the Trek elements second.