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IN THE MONTHS SINCE THE DEFEAT OF THE ROMULAN TERRORIST NERO, CAPTAINJAMES T. KIRK AND THE CREW OF THE U.S.S. ENTERPRISE HAVE EMBARKED ONA VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY THAT HAS TAKEN THEM ACROSS THE GALAXY.

THEY HAVE EXPLORED STRANGE NEW WORLDS, NEW CIVILIZATIONS... ANDENCOUNTERED GRAVE NEW THREATS TO THE SECURITY OF THE FEDERATION.

NONE GREATER THAN THE ONE THEY FACE NOW.

scriptMike Johnson

artist David Messina

colorist Claudia Scarletgothica

ink assistMarina Castelvetro

EditorScott Dunbier

creative consultantAnthony Pascale

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