| Star Trek: Countdown TPB |  | Authors: J. J. Abrams, Robert Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Tim Jones, Mike Johnson, David Messina
Publisher: IDW Publishing
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Pages: 104
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Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.3
ISBN: 1600104207
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9781600104206
ASIN: 1600104207
Publication Date: April 7, 2009
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Product Description
The countdown to the motion picture event of 2009 begins here, in the exclusive graphic novel prequel to Star Trek, the upcoming blockbuster film from Paramount Pictures! JJ Abrams, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman present the origin of Nero, the mysterious Romulan who will ultimately threaten the survival of the entire universe. Don't miss this story that brings STAR TREK back to the big screen!
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 THE COUNTDOWN TO "STAR TREK" BEGINS HERE! April 13, 2009
Steven Hancock (Winston Salem, NC United States)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
"Star Trek: Countdown" is a fascinating, thrilling four-part adventure that serves as a prequel to this summer's blockbuster return of Gene Rodenberry's vision of the future: "Star Trek!" What makes this prequel unique is that it is actually set almost a full century AFTER the events of the film. Set in the Next Generation era, and featuring several of that show's iconic characters, it tells the origin story of Nero, a Romulan miner who will eventually become a threat to the entire universe, and the main nemesis of Kirk and Spock 100 years in the past.
Featuring beautiful imagery, a few surprise appearances and a story that builds toward an inevitable climax, "Star Trek: Countdown" serves as a fantastic prequel to the next epic chapter in the Trek franchise!
Grade: A
A must have for ST: TNG fans! April 15, 2009
Beardyjin (New Orleans)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
"Countdown" is the official prequel to J.J. Abram's film prequel to the original Star Trek television series. While the STAR TREK film promises to be a "jumping on" point for non Star Trek fans, this miniseries is definitely written for the long-time fans!
I'm definitely more a fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation than the original series and as you can tell from the cover this miniseries uses some key characters from ST:TNG. Without going into spoilers, fans of ST:TNG should be VERY happy with this miniseries. I definitely want to go back and watch the last ST:TNG episode ("All Good Things...") again after reading this series. Events involving Romulans following the last ST: TNG film (Nemesis) blend well into this miniseries, which promises to end where the new film begins.
Despite my fanboy gushing and five stars, this miniseries is not without its flaws. Cons include mediocre artwork, which is unfortunately increasingly typical for IDW books. There is also some re-treading of familiar Trek plot territory (yet another unique galactic phenomenon that threatens to destroy the galaxy) and the character Nero's motives for revenge that sets up the main conflict of the miniseries and upcoming film has (forgive the pun) seriously flawed logic. However, the use of familiar characters in a way that's true to their well developed on-screen counterparts more than made up for all of that.
Star Trek Countdown is a must have for an ST:TNG fan!
Next Regeneration December 15, 2009
Gareth Browne (Wellington, NZ)
I loved the JJ Abrahms movie but was a bit in the dark about how exactly it connected with the old universe. This graphic novel explains it well with a cracking story line of it's own. It was released as a teaser for the movie but I think it stands up on it's own two feet regardless of whether you have, have not, intend to or never intend to watch the Star Trek: The Movie.
The Future Begins...HERE April 20, 2009
Nodar (Ephrata, PA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I normally steer clear of comics or graphic novels, simply because I don't believe they offer the best reading...but I made an exception in this case and I am certainly glad I did. I artwork is beautiful and the story provides great background on Nero. Without going into spoilers, if you are even remotely interested in seeing JJ Abrams Star Trek, you should pick up a copy of this...
Fantastic Job At Connecting Star Trek Nemesis To The New Film April 24, 2009
GameraRocks (Gillsville, GA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Everyone I know that have this book have read it in one day, and that isn't hard to believe since it is so hard to put down! The art is absolutely amazing and the story definitely feels like genuine Trek. It gives really great background information to the upcoming movie. I would recommend everyone planning to see the movie to read this. I'm not sure how much those new to Star Trek and who don't know Trek will understand in this story since it assumes you know some of the past. It refers back to moments from Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek Nemesis. Everyone can definitely enjoy it, but the fans will probably get more of an experience.
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