Star Trek Movie Crew To Encounter Q In IDW's Star Trek Ongoing Series

The cast of the rebooted Star Trek film series will meet Q, one of Star Trek's most powerful antagonists, in the pages of IDW Publishing's ongoing Star Trek comic book series. The six-part story, "The Q Gambit," begins in Star Trek #35. "Part of the fun of the new Star Trek movie franchise is seeing how beloved characters are different in the new timeline," says writer Mike Johnson, "But one iconic adversary remains unchanged: Q. His fascination with humanity and his penchant for mischief remain the same across the multiverse, and now he's come to take the Enterprise crew on an adventure that will bring new meaning to the phrase 'no-win scenario!'" In this new arc, Star Trek comic series writer Johnson brings Captain Kirk from the recent films together with Q for the very first time. Joining Johnson on this adventure is first time IDW Star Trek artist, Tony Shasteen (Vampire Diaries, Batman: Arkham Unhinged). "Like so many fans, Q captured my attention as soon as he appeared on the deck of the Enterprise," said Star Trek comic editor Sarah Gaydos, "We're excited to explore just how Q will react to our Captain Kirk…and how Kirk will handle one of the most powerful, witty characters ever to appear in the Star Trek universe. We're also very eager for everyone to see the stellar work Tony Shasteen is doing!" "The Q Gambit" begins when the mischievous Q sends James T. Kirk on a quest that will see the Enterprise joining forces with familiar faces from Star Trek lore, beginning with the crew of a certain space station… Star Trek #35 ships this July.