Tomorrow the first of two new official (and canon according to Paramount) Star Trek webcomics debuts. We have a first look preview of the first “episode” of “Stargazers, a Star Trek story,” which is set on station Deep Space Nine. We also have designs for the main characters, including Alfie the dog.
Stargazers
The two new series are a Trek first, branching into the popular format of vertical-scroll webcomics, optimized to be experienced on the WEBTOON ap. Debuting on Sunday, May 17 at 7:00 PM (PT) is Stargazers, which will launch with three free episodes, followed by regular releases for a total of 40 episodes of the webcomic (note, WEBTOON use “episode” instead of “issue”).
Here again is the synopsis for Stargazers
A new series set aboard Deep Space 9, Stargazer introduces an entirely new cast navigating early adulthood in a vibrant corner of the Galaxy. Stargazers is a young adult romance set in the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Deep Space 9, where friendship, identity, and first love unfold against the backdrop of a Galaxy recovering after war.
And here are the first look images from the first 7 pages.
Character/story details:
Leon is an optimistic young man fresh out of school, spending his days with his close-knit group of friends, including Churi, a brilliant Bajoran inventor, and his loyal dog Alfie. While Leon embraces the unknown and resists choosing a defined path, his childhood friend Syrrik is determined to follow a strict trajectory into Starfleet Academy, driven by the expectations of his formidable father.
After a falling out pushes them apart, Leon and Syrrik find themselves drawn back together in unexpected ways, navigating a complicated and evolving romance. Alongside their friends, they become entangled in a station-wide animal smuggling conspiracy, all while preparing for a community talent show that brings their worlds together. As outside pressures mount, including interference from Syrrik’s father, they must decide what kind of future they want.
WEBTOON has also provided us with seven character designs (including the dog).
Here again is the cover for Stargazers.
The second Star Trek webcomic titled Recollection will launch later this summer, with a total of 40 episodes. Here is a synopsis for that series.
Set in a later timeline inspired by Star Trek: The Next Generation and Voyager, Recollection is a gripping mystery that follows a crew who awaken on a Federation starship without any of their memories.
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