Preview--IDW's Star trek ongoing #1

[F. King Daniel]

After all the dumb arguments I've had over the size of the Enterprise I've gotta say it: The saucer rim windows in the lounge at the start are neither big enough (they should be floor-to-ceiling, the same as the bridge window as seen in all exterior shots) nor spaced widely enough.

 

[Therin of Andor]

The saucer rim windows in the lounge at the start are neither big enough (they should be floor-to-ceiling, the same as the bridge window as seen in all exterior shots) nor spaced widely enough.

You assume they are windows. It could be a phony wall with monitor screens attached.

I guess if you're a techie person you'll be analysing the ship interiors. I was just enjoying the story and characters.

 

[Julio Angel Ortiz]

I guess if you're a techie person you'll be analysing the ship interiors. I was just enjoying the story and characters.

See, now that's just crazy talk.

 

[Captain Randy Hall]

Here’s some good news from the Comic Book Resources Website that may be connected to the success of DC Comics' "New 52" titles:

>>DEBUT ISSUE OF NEW “STAR TREK” COMIC SERIES SELLS OUT
Official Press Release

Within hours of release, IDW Publishing and CBS Consumer Products announced that STAR TREK #1, the debut issue of a brand new chapter in the new Star Trek universe, is sold out. Guided by Star Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci, this new series explores the vast implications of the alternate timeline created by the 2009 film, and the first issue is going fast.

“Movies cost money. Lots and lots of money,” said Orci. “But comics give us unlimited budgets to take the crew of the Enterprise farther than they've ever been. Join us!”

Star Trek fans nationwide are encouraged to check with their local comic retailer to get their copy of STAR TREK #1. A second printing of this hot debut issue is being rushed to comic stores and will feature a variant cover.

The adventures of the Starship Enterprise continue with the new cast from the film as they embark on missions that re-imagine select stories from the original television series, along with new threats and characters never seen before.

Under the creative direction of Orci, fan-favorite STAR TREK writer Mike Johnson and artist Stephen Molnar bring this alternate universe to life and begin the countdown to the highly anticipated Star Trek sequel.

The series kicks off with a dramatic new envisioning of The Original Series second pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” The conclusion of this reimagined episode will be available in October. In November, the adventures of the new Enterprise crew continue with a new take on the classic episode "The Galileo 7," as Mr. Spock finds himself in command of a stranded shuttle crew fighting for survival.

“Finally, new STAR TREK comics that showcase the new Enterprise crew,” said editor Scott Dunbier. “The only thing more fun than reading them is editing them!”

STAR TREK #1 features covers from Tim Bradstreet and David Messina, plus four rare photo covers. Readers are encouraged to talk to their local retailer about the photo covers, and the super rare STAR TREK #1 signed by Orci and Johnson. This debut issue is also available in the free Star Trek Comics app through the Apple iTunes store.

STAR TREK #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) is now available in comic stores and on iTunes. Diamond order code JUL11 0308.

STAR TREK #1 (2nd printing, $3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in comic stores in October. Diamond order code AUG11 8085.

STAR TREK #2 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in comic stores and on iTunes in October. Diamond order code AUG11 0309.

STAR TREK #3 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in comic stores and on iTunes in October. Diamond order code SEP11 0289.<<

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=34531

Randy

 

[Tylervo]

I think Ipad owners should hold off. I just bought it ($4.23) and the download failed then when I went back in it is trying to charge me again for the issue.

Disappointing to say the least.

 

[F. King Daniel]

Don't they always under print the first issue to create a buzz and drive up demand?

 

[Allyn Gibson]

Don't they always under print the first issue to create a buzz and drive up demand?

No, they don't.

IDW, like most comics publishers, set their print runs according to the orders that they receive from Diamond Comic Distributors, who in turn base their order on what the comic shops they service order. If a book is under-printed, it's because the comic shops didn't order it, as Diamond generally doesn't order extras above what the comic shops order.

 

[Therin of Andor]

Don't they always under print the first issue to create a buzz and drive up demand?

Reprinting due to "selling out" of an unexpectedly popular issue is a relatively recent and unusual phenomenon. #1s are usually over-printed in anticipation of collectors who only ever buy #1s. Comic shops get very angry when their orders get "allocated", ie. they don't get everything they pre-ordered through Diamond's orderpak. If shops can't satisfy even their own pre-orders, then regular customers are at risk of missing the issue, and there are no copies for the open shelves. Supply of the four limited-alternate photo covers of this particular #1 is ratio-based on how many issues in total were ordered. (My local store can never order enough copies of an issue to guarantee alternates to everyone who thinks they might want them.)

On an issue of a licensed tie-in that's already had a rather shaky past for IDW, I doubt they'd take the risk. It's always much cheaper to get that first printing right. Sure, maybe they are stirring the pot a little to encourage those who were sitting on the fence, and to keep stock moving from the open shelves. The biggest problem I think IDW has are those fans and collectors who riffle the issues in the shops and say they're "waiting for the trade collection".

 

[SpeedRacer]

I wasn't impressed with the first issue of the new Star Trek series. If I wanted rewrites of old material, I'd go watch episodes from the first few seasons of Voyager.

 

[nickyboy]

Wait-- I thought that you were a completist? That you buy everything as long as there is new or unique content?

Text content.

Doesn't that mean that means that you have to buy all of the covers? You're slipping.

Well, almost every alternate IDW cover has ended up reprinted in the back of the trade omnibuses. I took a chance on the first batch of multiple variant covers and it's mostly paid off.

My comic shop actually can't order enough issues for their shelves to guarantee getting in more than one each of some variant covers, so I decided, quite a while ago, that I would favour art covers over photo covers. I did get all the "New Frontier" covers, and all the "Alien Spotlight: Andorian" covers. And the Larry Niven puppeteer cameo on "Frontier Doctor".

I swooped and picked up the remaining Retailer Incentive covers that King's had left (sorry Therin) I was able to get 3 of them there and picked up the remaining photo cover online.

 

[Therin of Andor]

I swooped and picked up the remaining Retailer Incentive covers that King's had left (sorry Therin) I was able to get 3 of them there and picked up the remaining photo cover online.

No probs, nickyboy - but if you get the only spare Andorian female Starfleet recruitment poster, next issue (below), you're a goner! (Actually, it's Cover B for issue #2, so it's not a "Retailer Incentive".)


Corroney cover: IDW Star Trek (ongoing) #2 - alternate cover by Therin of Andor, on Flickr

Note though, that Issue #1 has gone into reprint, so you'll have at least one more cover to buy, Mr Completist!

 

[ronny]

I didn't read up on the series before it started but I was expecting new stories, not retreads of TOS episodes. Kind of disappointing.

 

[Therin of Andor]

I didn't read up on the series before it started but I was expecting new stories, not retreads of TOS episodes. Kind of disappointing.

Supposedly there will be a mix of retread and new stories.

 

[Tino]

Where can I order it online? Amazon doesn't list it. Anyone know why?

 

[Trek Survivor]

The adventures of the Starship Enterprise continue with the new cast from the film as they embark on missions that re-imagine select stories from the original television series, along with new threats and characters never seen before.

So not just revisions to old episodes (which I don't necessarily mind if told well), but "new threats and characters" as well = new stories. Awesome.

 

[Therin of Andor]

Where can I order it online?

iTunes? Download the IDW app.

http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/1958/

 

[JD]

There's also Things From Another World. I've never actually used it myself, but I first found it through Dark Horse's official site, so I'm thinking it should be fairly trustworthy.

 

[Allyn Gibson]

There's also Things From Another World. I've never actually used it myself, but I first found it through Dark Horse's official site, so I'm thinking it should be fairly trustworthy.

I used to order stuff from TFAW all the time. They provide really good service, and they're easy to work with if you have any problems. I'd recommend them.

 

[CaptainDonovin]

I picked it up, not bad even though it is a revision, reimageing or whatever its being called. There is one big difference that was interresting.

 

[Idran]

There's also Things From Another World. I've never actually used it myself, but I first found it through Dark Horse's official site, so I'm thinking it should be fairly trustworthy.

I used to order stuff from TFAW all the time. They provide really good service, and they're easy to work with if you have any problems. I'd recommend them.

Yeah, I use TFAW for all my comic ordering. I'd definitely recommend them. They've got pretty good customer service too the few times I've had to call them about something.