New Star Trek: The Last Starship Comic faces Plot Concerns Following Issue #2 Release
The second issue of Star Trek: The Last Starship,released in November 2025,is drawing criticism for inconsistencies in its narrative following the established lore of the “Burn” event and questions surrounding character development. The comic, published by IDW, aims to expand the Star Trek universe but is currently facing scrutiny from fans and reviewers regarding its plot coherence.
The core of the concern centers on the apparent contradiction of Klingon warp capabilities in light of the devastating consequences of the Burn-an event that supposedly rendered customary dilithium-powered warp travel obsolete and resulted in trillions of deaths. Reviewers question how the Klingons are able to mount a full-scale warp assault on the USS Omega, which itself requires Borg technology to move, while Starfleet struggles with interstellar travel. “If these were Romulan singularity-powered ships, I could maybe swallow it, but Starfleet is now relying on one of its greatest enemies just to get a single ship moving and meanwhile a horde of Klingons appear out of nowhere with fully functional warp drives? its a stretch worthy of Mr. Fantastic,” one review stated.
Further criticism focuses on a lack of connection with the comic’s crew. The reviewer expressed a lack of emotional investment in the characters, stating, “I feel zero affinity for them, and when two appear to bite the bullet, my reaction is basically, “…and you are?”” Despite these narrative concerns, the artwork by Adrián bonilla and Heather Moore has been praised for its atmospheric quality and depiction of “gorgeous wash of shadow, mood, and encroaching despair.”
The comic’s future remains uncertain, with hopes pinned on subsequent issues to address these early plot issues and establish a more compelling narrative. The reviewer expressed a desire for the series to succeed, stating, “I want Star Trek: The Last Starship to be amazing.I don’t want my inner Star Trek nerd to start spotting giant holes…” The comic currently holds a rating of 6/10.
