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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #2
Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #2
As the situation on the Romulan colony continues to unravel, Picard finds himself faced with a difficult choice that will affect millions. The official countdown to the Star Trek: Picard series on CBS All Access continues here!
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 18, 2019
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January 25, 2020
I took a chance on the next issue. And, I feel that my mind is being subjected to the torture of “a thousand tiny cuts.” Yet, I only have myself to blame….”fool me twice….”
My additional “coin” got me less that I had hoped. Two issues and we still don’t know exactly why Picard wasn’t able to succeed in his mission to rescue the Romulans. We know that part of it was the lack of cooperation he received from the Romulans (revealed in #1) but this is really being strung out.
I think I will wait a while before plunging further.
(The 2* rating is more a reflection of my frustration than the quality of the story.)
My additional “coin” got me less that I had hoped. Two issues and we still don’t know exactly why Picard wasn’t able to succeed in his mission to rescue the Romulans. We know that part of it was the lack of cooperation he received from the Romulans (revealed in #1) but this is really being strung out.
I think I will wait a while before plunging further.
(The 2* rating is more a reflection of my frustration than the quality of the story.)
December 27, 2019
Review to come :)
January 22, 2020
I'm a sucker for a bargain. I know I said after the extremely short Coundown #1 I wouldn't bother with more in the series, but then this went on sale for $1.99. And I was curious where the story would go. So I got comic two of three in what I presume is a lead-in to the new series, Picard. And I gotta admit, I'm interested in the story, the questions it raises, how it will end.
But again, after about 5 minutes of reading, I turned the last page on my Kindle. Why are these so SHORT? And why was I still surprised?!
Ah well, I didn't learn. There's one more in the series, for which I will NOT pay the list price of $4.99. But yeah, if it goes on sale for $1.99, this sucker will pay up ... again! Probably to find there won't be any clear answer to the storyline without watching Picard, which I haven't quite decided if it's worth subscribing to CBS All Access to see. There's nothing else on there I'd watch, tbh. But hell, you know I probably will.
But again, after about 5 minutes of reading, I turned the last page on my Kindle. Why are these so SHORT? And why was I still surprised?!
Ah well, I didn't learn. There's one more in the series, for which I will NOT pay the list price of $4.99. But yeah, if it goes on sale for $1.99, this sucker will pay up ... again! Probably to find there won't be any clear answer to the storyline without watching Picard, which I haven't quite decided if it's worth subscribing to CBS All Access to see. There's nothing else on there I'd watch, tbh. But hell, you know I probably will.
December 30, 2019
Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #2 picks up straight after the previous book with Picard taking part in a native Rebellion and rescuing his first officer Commander Muskier! :D Meanwhile the Verity is taken by the Romulans under Governor Shiana setting up future plotlines! :D The story rocks along at an incredible pace with action at every turn. At the same time it drops in adventure and nuggets all along the way! :D Crisp High Five! :D Get it if you can! :D
January 25, 2020
Continuation of Picard backstory
Political intrigue and double-crossing Romulans begin this book and continue the backstory of Picard. Great plot and character development. Just seemed too short as just as I was getting into the story line, it ended. Looking forward to the next installment.
Political intrigue and double-crossing Romulans begin this book and continue the backstory of Picard. Great plot and character development. Just seemed too short as just as I was getting into the story line, it ended. Looking forward to the next installment.
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February 13, 2020Countdown is a three part comic series acting as a prologue to the new CBS Star Trek series Picard.
Yes I read this without reading the one that comes before it! They had sold out of the others and I couldn’t wait.
The artwork is gorgeous and I am so looking forward to reading part one and part three! It’s interesting to see the characters in this light and I want to know what happened!
Yes I read this without reading the one that comes before it! They had sold out of the others and I couldn’t wait.
The artwork is gorgeous and I am so looking forward to reading part one and part three! It’s interesting to see the characters in this light and I want to know what happened!
April 22, 2020
Excellent continuation!
Admiral Picard and his First Officer are prisoners on the Romulan Colony that must be evacuated before the destruction of Romulus by a Supernova. Picard must stop the Governor of the colony from taking what is good intentions before it becomes serious that would make things worse.
Admiral Picard and his First Officer are prisoners on the Romulan Colony that must be evacuated before the destruction of Romulus by a Supernova. Picard must stop the Governor of the colony from taking what is good intentions before it becomes serious that would make things worse.
December 18, 2019
Still carrying along at a nice pace though could have packed some more story in! Having been used to reading TPBs reading single issues is very different. Looking forward to the last issue! I am not sure how much of a prelude this is to the show!
December 26, 2019
An improvement over the first issue, with an unexpected world-building plot twist, in addition to the surprises involving various Romulan characters.
More dynamic panels, tighter writing, a better sense of pacing, and all still rooted in a classic Trek dilemma. Well done.
More dynamic panels, tighter writing, a better sense of pacing, and all still rooted in a classic Trek dilemma. Well done.
January 2, 2020
Hope there will be a better novel Adaptation
10min reads are really not enjoyable. One more to go and I can forget about comic books hopefully for another 20years. Comics simply don’t have the depth I expect from a good Star Trek novel.
10min reads are really not enjoyable. One more to go and I can forget about comic books hopefully for another 20years. Comics simply don’t have the depth I expect from a good Star Trek novel.
January 10, 2020
Cool story but short
This seems like a cool story so far, but these Star Trek comics seem to be quite short. I’ll admit, I’ve not read a whole lot of comics, but I don’t remember them being quite so short. But I love Star Trek!
This seems like a cool story so far, but these Star Trek comics seem to be quite short. I’ll admit, I’ve not read a whole lot of comics, but I don’t remember them being quite so short. But I love Star Trek!
January 11, 2020
A great second part
Love the artwork and the story continues to unfold. I simply wish there was more to read. Overall I still recommend the store as we prepare for Star Trek: Picard.
Love the artwork and the story continues to unfold. I simply wish there was more to read. Overall I still recommend the store as we prepare for Star Trek: Picard.
January 22, 2020
Was hoping for a little more on the art in this series, but I love seeing how we get to the conflicts that lead to the new Picard show. I am not surprised by what happened in this issue at all. This all makes so much sense to me. I am worried about what will happen in the next issue though.
February 3, 2020
Die dreiteilige Serie fängt gut an (Teil 1: ****) und läßt dann (Teil 2: ***; Teil 3 **) stark nach, so kann etwa keiner der Charaktere wirklich überzeugen, die Antagonisten sind einfach platt, die mehrfachen, etwas wirren Wendungen am Ende reißen es nicht raus.
December 31, 2021
What an excellent, if brief story contributing to the richness of Romulan history and culture, as well as our protagonists' backstory. Much, much better than the Picard novel. I can't recommend this to fans enough.
December 18, 2019
Nice plot progression. Good art and the story is starting to heat up. Curious for how it continues.
December 20, 2019
Intriguing plot! Setting up for the release of Picard in January.
December 21, 2019
A real good story with the spirit of ST series.
December 22, 2019
True to form ?
Well again we we go you will have to read for yourself. Picard is Picard and not all Romulans are true to form.
Well again we we go you will have to read for yourself. Picard is Picard and not all Romulans are true to form.
December 26, 2019
Took a U turn I was not expecting. I found issue 1 better. Let's hope it gets back in track for a big finish next month.
January 16, 2020
Seriously loving this series. Can’t wait for the show. I’ve missed Picard!
January 21, 2020
A great second chapter!
Still jonesing for the new series. This is a great lead in and back story so far. Bring it on!
Still jonesing for the new series. This is a great lead in and back story so far. Bring it on!
January 25, 2020
Some twists and turns. Looking forward to conclusion which will be released in a few days
January 29, 2020
A very useful precursor to the ‘Picard’ TV series. This three-part comic book story is well written and flows nicely.
January 30, 2020
Fun, action-packed!
Great art, and great backstory for the new series. I need to get the final installment now, darn it! :)
Great art, and great backstory for the new series. I need to get the final installment now, darn it! :)
February 4, 2020
Interesting story. Read in order.
February 23, 2020
Good
Short. But interesting and good graphics. Best to read this on an iPad or tablet rather than on the kindle.
Short. But interesting and good graphics. Best to read this on an iPad or tablet rather than on the kindle.
February 25, 2020
A must read!
I look forward to seeing more episodes and recommend it all fans. The artwork is superior and the storyline is imaginative.
I look forward to seeing more episodes and recommend it all fans. The artwork is superior and the storyline is imaginative.
March 1, 2020
The story cranks up the pace in this second of three parts. The artwork is brilliant and captures the likenesses of the actors well.
May 8, 2020
Good story.
Good story with good artwork. Helped with Picard storyline a great deal. Read all three volumes and highly recommend for anyone.
Good story with good artwork. Helped with Picard storyline a great deal. Read all three volumes and highly recommend for anyone.
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