Summary
The cutest Borg in theStar Trekuniverse has returned alongside other franchise icons in an awesome new variant cover. This September,Star TrekDay comes early as IDW releases the epicStar Trek#500. This one-shot, commemorating 500 issues ofStar Trek, will feature an all-star lineup of talent telling all-new stories. Now,IDW has released a variant cover showcasing Latinum, the cutest Borg ever.
IDW shared J.K. Woodward’s variant cover ofStar Trek#500 withLeague of Comic Geeks.The cover features Latinum front and center, complete with Borg implants. Behind them are Ben Sisko, Worf and Ro Laren, who are currently starring inStar TrekandStar Trek: Defiant. They are flanked by Uhura, wearing her uniform fromStar Trek: The Motion Picture: Echoes,as well as Beckett Mariner, Jake Sisko and Nog, all sportingtheirSons of Star Treklooks(the issue also ships with covers by Jake Bartok and Joelle Jones).
Celebrate IDW’s 500th issue of Star Trek comics (and an early Star Trek Day!) with this landmark oversized anthology issue! This collection of five short stories spans through fan-favorite eras of the beloved franchise from Lower Decks to Strange New Worlds, legacy characters from The Next Generation and the original series, written and illustrated by Star Trek comics veterans and new voices alike. Plus, don’t miss out on the prelude to 2025’s big Star Trek and Defiant comic crossover event written by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Christopher Cantwell!
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Dog of WarWas a Standout Miniseries
IDW Has Set the Bar High forStar TrekComics
For 18 years, IDW has held the rights to produceStar Trekcomics,and in late 2022, gave them a shot in the arm withStar Trek#400.Much like #500, the issue was an anthology, and one of its stories planted the seeds for revitalization. The “god war,” which spanned the franchise and culminated in theDay of Bloodevent, has carried IDW’sStar Trekline to new heights. Beyond the two flagship titles,Star TrekandStar Trek: Defiant, IDW has released miniseries tying in with specific properties, such asLower DecksandStrange New Worlds.
One of IDW’s most memorable recent offerings wasStar Trek: Holo-Ween, a special, weekly Halloween-themed miniseries that saw the return of Redjak from the Original Series.
One of the most memorable of IDW’s offerings wasStar Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Dog of War.Released to coincide with the show’s 30th anniversary, and written by Mike Chen and drawn by Angel Hernandez, this “lost episode” introduced Latinum, a Corgi from Earth. The dog was sought by an intergalactic arms dealer, partially because Borg tech had been implanted in the dog’s body. While Latinum did not have any external Borg modifications, one of the book’s many covers did show this, and it caught on with fans.
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Some fans have made jokes connecting Borgs and Corgis, and now the meme has been made literal.
Now Latinum has returned to helpStar Trekcelebrate another comic book milestone. While IDW has not stated if Latinum would appear in the issue,her return toStar Trek#500’s variant cover is most welcome. Some fans have made jokes connecting Borgs and Corgis, and now the meme has been made literal. Latinum has brought friends with her too, all of them representing the variousStar Trektitles IDW has published over the past two years. Beyond being a gimmick, Latinum’s return represents two years of big swings for IDW’sStar Trekcomics.
