Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Lost Contact #1 from IDW Publishing delivers a character-driven sci-fi mystery set within the legendary Star Trek universe.
Written by Morgan Layne with art by Corali Espuna, colors by Nora Espuna, and letters by Neil Uyetake, this issue follows a group of Starfleet cadets whose routine survey simulation spirals into a dangerous first contact scenario after a storm cuts off communication with their instructors.
In this review, we break down:
How accessible the comic is for new Star Trek readers

Connections to classic Trek themes
The mystery and slow-burn tension
Character dynamics and survival elements
Why this works even as standalone sci-fi

If you’re a fan of Star Trek, sci-fi comics, or intelligent first contact stories, this is one to check out.

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