Star Trek: Waypoint (IDW)
Various (w) & (a)
This over sized prestige format title contains four stories from across the original time line of Star Trek, starting with the original where Bones seems to have distractions in the form of a Vulcan but it isn't Spock and he needs a drink and a chat with Captain Kirk when he comes off duty. A rather amusing tale of humanity and misplaced emotion, sadly for Bones anyway. A cracking little opener from Stephen Moonet who writes, illustrates and even letters this fun story (you guessed it) Hearts & Bones.
The second story is more than a little disappointing after such a good opening. The art is frankly terrible and the story well, OK I guess but I was so put off by the presentation that Unfathom by Corina Becko (w) and Daniel Irizarri (a) gets the thumbs down I'm afraid.
Still things pick up a bit with The Swift Spoke which is science fiction at it's weirdest and makes an interesting read if confusing for the reader and frankly the early Janeway. Bit confused about Tuvok's presence in this tale set before Voyager but then I don't know everything Trek.
The final story features everyone's favourite Klingon Worf and is set a year after the death of Jadzia and he has a visitor whilst dealing with a problem Ambassador which is merely a sideline in this sad tale The First Year.
Rating: 4 Stars.
Apparently this was a five issue mini sereis which I missed whilst ill and not either buying or reading comics. Might pick up the trade if I can.
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