After 24 years, the Voyager crew takes off again towards the unknown
A comic that mixes nostalgia and risk
The proposal is not a simple nostalgic revision, but A direct continuation of the original seriesReleased between 1995 and 2001. The story begins immediately after the ship returns to Earth after its long odyssey from the delta quadrant. Although the crew hopes to enjoy the well -deserved rest, a lethal secret will again test their resistance, bringing them again beyond the well -known limits.
The limited series will be composed of Five deliveriesWritten by Susan Y Tilly Bridges and illustrated by Ángel Hernándeza usual name in the graphic adaptations of Star Trek. The first issue will also have the main cover of Hernández and a spectacular variant of David Nakayamawhere two icons of the saga shine with their own light: Janeway y seven of the nine. Editor Heather Antos did not hesitate to highlight how special it is to see Nakayama give life to these heroines: “This is Voyager as you had never seen before”.
The inclusion of Seven out of nine It is no coincidence. Since his arrival in the fourth season, the character played by Jeri Ryan has become one of the most loved of the franchise. Its complex evolution, from old Borg to a crucial member of the crew, is an essential part of what has made it Voyager He will leave a mark.
A legacy that continues to grow
The return of the Uss Voyager In comic format, it is part of a moment of great activity for the paper saga. IDW Publishing has recently been launched Star Trek: red shirtswith a much darker and bleeding tone and is also prepared Strange new worlds: the seeds of destructionFocused on the nurse Christine Chapel. These proposals show that Gene Roddenberry is still a fertile ground to count different stories ranging from tragic to heroic.
In this context, Return home It plays a special role: it does not just experiment with new formats or protagonists, but directly touches the nostalgic fiber of those who followed Janeway’s adventures and its crew in the late nineties. For many, it is a unique opportunity to meet those characters who have marked their youth, but in a completely new light.
Janeway’s importance in the franchise
If something distinguishes Voyager of the rest of the series of Star TrekHe was the first to have a Captain woman as the main leader. Kathryn JanewayInterpreted by Kate Mulgrew, it has become a symbol of firmness, intelligence and empathy, a quality that today continue to inspire new fans and veterans. His return, even on paper, is a reminder of how Star Trek He managed to open the path in terms of representation and diversity.
This return to the comic also allows you to explore stories that perhaps have never reached the screen. The graphic vehicle offers visual and narrative freedom, without budgetary limits or special effects of television in the late 90s. With this, the creators can offer even more epic and risky adventures, without betraying the spirit of the series.
What to expect from home?
Beyond nostalgia, the key will be in Mortal secret This threatens to ruin the planned meeting of the crew with their loved ones. That tension between the life they always wanted and the obligation to return to the deep space is pure Star Trek: The eternal dichotomy between duty and personal desire.
Everything indicates that we will see again voyager face moral dilemmas, impossible decisions and dangers that will tester not only its tactical capacity, but also their ties as a stellar family. And, as always, the narrative engine will be the hope of returning home, even if this means crossing hell itself.
