by Matt Sernaker, Editor-In-Chief
The Lore War is over. The universe as we knew it has been restored thanks to the heroic efforts of Starfleet’s finest. The crews of the Theseus and Defiant have had some incredible adventures over the last few years, but you know what they say about all good things…
Star Trek: Omega #1 hits stands this week, and this outstanding chapter is the icing on the cake as the current iteration of IDW’s Star Trek saga comes to an end.
Creative Team:
Writers: Christopher Cantwell, Collin Kelly, & Jackson Lanzing
Artists: Oleg Chudakov, Joe Eisma, Mike Feehan, Tess Fowler, Angel Hernandez, Liana Kangas, Megan Levens, Travis Mercer, Ramon Rosanas, Rachael Stott, Erik Tamayo, Davide Tinto, & Marcus To
Colorists: Lee Loughridge & Marissa Louise
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Design & Production: Neil Uyetake
Group Editor: Heather Antos
Editorial Assistant: Cassandra Jones
We knew what Benjamin Sisko left behind when Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ended, but no one could have expected that what would come next would have been so impressive. From the very first issue of IDW Publishing’s Star Trek relaunch, it was clear that this series was going to be one watch. The return of Benjamin Sisko is something that fans have been hoping to see for decades, and these creative teams found a way to do it in style. Not only did we get to see the Emissary’s return, we got a sense of closure on many elements of Trek that had been unanswered. We got to boldly explore strange new worlds with characters from the TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, Lower Decks, and Picard eras of the series, and even got to see these fan-favorite characters interact with the Kelvin iterations in the stellar milestone 25th issue. We were treated to two massive crossover events (The Day of Blood and Lore War) plus a handful of special one-shots that standout that deserve ALL the recognition. The names above all played a pivotal role in bringing us to this bittersweet point: the epilogue.
Star Trek: Omega is a masterpiece. This book showcases all of the characters from both of the ongoing titles and provides readers with something we needed most: a sense of closure. Based on the story’s timeframe, we knew the characters would eventually head towards their destinies within the greater Star Trek universe. The question of what happened in between those major television and film milestones finally gets some answers, and thankfully, the resolution is utterly satisfying. The glimpses into the character’s lives post Lore War is executed with care and grace, as the artistic talent behind the Trek books gets highlighted in this spectacular final issue.
Rating: 
ComicsOnline gives Star Trek: Omega #1 – 5 out of 5 perfect finales.
As it is with any good story, the end is just the beginning. IDW Publishing is set to launch several new Star Trek iterations in the coming months, ensuring that these stories remain accessible and engaging for all readers. So far, Star Trek: Redshirts, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds of Salvation, and Star Trek: The Last Starship have been officially announced, but we know there is more to come… ComicsOnline will have exclusive Star Trek interviews in the coming months, so stay tuned for more!
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