Comics review: Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Q (IDW Publishing) By Eddie R

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What makes each of us unique? What driving force comes into play if you ask what qualities of the human race are the ones which make each of us stand out? Is it our experiences, faith, emotions, goals, or our determination? Scholars have been asking those exact same questions for centuries, and so has one noted alien within the Star trek Universe: the ever enigmatic Q.




In Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Q, We join Picard, and the crew of the Enterprise E, just after finishing with an encounter with Borg, which has left Captain Picard a bit uneasy to say the least. On their way to the Vastak System for a diplomatic mission, a certain “friend” decides to pay Picard a visit. And his news (or revelation) is one which comes as no surprise to any Star trek Fan: Q still does not truly understand humanity.

Q has come to realize that for every attempt he has made thus far in understanding what makes us tick, it has been skewed in some way but the fact that everyone knew it was him, becoming a case of the observer being observed. But not this time around. And the lessons both Q and Picard get from this new experience will have both of them thinking twice about their views of each other, even if they won’t admit it.

The story feels like a typical episode from the final 2 seasons of ST: TNG. And to me that’s good. Many times I have felt out of sorts when reading comics dealing with the Next Gen crew, due to either the storyline or the art feeling out of place. I am glad to say both are matched here perfectly this time around.

My only complaint about the book though is it wrapped up too quickly for my taste. I would have liked to have seen more of a serious development with Q’s newest experiment on humanity. Kind of like a cause and effect scenario, where ones actions would lead to great consequences. Perhaps Q should have stuck it out more before ending it? Or perhaps Picard should have been less involved as an adviser to Q when dealing with the issues at hand, and let the chips fall where they may? Either way, the book was still an enjoyable read, and one worth picking up.

Writer (s): Scott Tipton & David Tipton
Artist: Elena Casagrande

7.5/10

Eddie R
Review Co-Editor