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Star Trek Graphic Novels
Star Trek: Alien Spotlight, Vol. 2
Alien Spotlight Volume 2 introduces five stand-alone stories that take you on unique and intriguing adventures, each focusing on an alien species that has come into contact - and often conflict - with the Federation of Planets!
The second volume of the series includes issues on the Tribbles, Klingons, Cardassians, Romulans and Q.
The second volume of the series includes issues on the Tribbles, Klingons, Cardassians, Romulans and Q.
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2010
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September 21, 2020
From extremely bad to extremely good everything is included. The artwork is off most of the time, though. Kira and Garak are unrecognizable, while Picard is only possible to recognize because of being bald. Also the Cardassian storyline reads like there is a huge part missing. As if they left out full pages of dialogue that would explain what the heck is going on. And are they jumping back and forth in time (of the plot)? It all makes no sense at all.
Also it’s a little annoying that in each of those comics violence is the main plot. War, armed robbery, deceit, ... Which is something that is becoming increasingly common within Trek comics. It’s as if IDW glorifies violence, because there are no normal expeditional or humorous comics. They never reach the heart of Trek, the optimism and the belief that mankind can mature and leave poverty and hatred behind. That’s distinctly missing from IDWs Trek comic portfolio and it shows more and more that the (mainly male!) authors either aren’t allowed to write about anything than disgusting violence, or they are simply unable to.
But nonetheless the comics about the Tribbles and about Klingons were enjoyable, the one about Q would need more fleshing out. That storyline would be fit for a whole 300 pages novel. This way it seemed too rushed, but it had potential. Only the Romulans and Cardassians disappointed completely.
Also it’s a little annoying that in each of those comics violence is the main plot. War, armed robbery, deceit, ... Which is something that is becoming increasingly common within Trek comics. It’s as if IDW glorifies violence, because there are no normal expeditional or humorous comics. They never reach the heart of Trek, the optimism and the belief that mankind can mature and leave poverty and hatred behind. That’s distinctly missing from IDWs Trek comic portfolio and it shows more and more that the (mainly male!) authors either aren’t allowed to write about anything than disgusting violence, or they are simply unable to.
But nonetheless the comics about the Tribbles and about Klingons were enjoyable, the one about Q would need more fleshing out. That storyline would be fit for a whole 300 pages novel. This way it seemed too rushed, but it had potential. Only the Romulans and Cardassians disappointed completely.
July 11, 2012
I'm giving this 3 stars mainly because of inconsistency.
Some parts where superb, like in 1-st volume and some where hardly good.
-The part about Romulans had ATROCIOUS artwork.
-The part about Cardasians was hard to follow.
-The part about Tribbles and the Q was awesome.
All in all, its still a good comics, but not great. Volume 1 was way better.
Some parts where superb, like in 1-st volume and some where hardly good.
-The part about Romulans had ATROCIOUS artwork.
-The part about Cardasians was hard to follow.
-The part about Tribbles and the Q was awesome.
All in all, its still a good comics, but not great. Volume 1 was way better.
April 12, 2020
This is the second graphic novel in this series. The Cardassians are the first up. This takes place after the Dominion War and includes Garak and Kira. Next up are the Klingons. The captain of the Enterprise is called Harriman. Q is up after this, thinking he can handle negotiations just as well as Picard. Nope. No chance.
The Romulans are having some kind of internal conflict. Then you have tribbles that actually think (at least a little) and finally another Romulan story, this one related to the Star Trek episode Balance of Terror, probably one of the best Star Trek episodes ever.
Again, the graphics are done very well and the stories are also pretty good.
The Romulans are having some kind of internal conflict. Then you have tribbles that actually think (at least a little) and finally another Romulan story, this one related to the Star Trek episode Balance of Terror, probably one of the best Star Trek episodes ever.
Again, the graphics are done very well and the stories are also pretty good.
January 22, 2025
Slightly superior to the previous Alien Spotlight collection. The art is generally improved, although nothing surpasses the art from the Borg story from the last volume. This collection is more focused on 90s Trek in general, in comparison to the bent toward TOS in the previous entry.
The highlight of the collection for me is definitely the Tribble story that concludes the book. The idea that the little guys are always thinking about grainseed and warmhands is incredibly cute.
The highlight of the collection for me is definitely the Tribble story that concludes the book. The idea that the little guys are always thinking about grainseed and warmhands is incredibly cute.
August 23, 2019
Quick impressions: This is pretty much like the first volume, a collection of stories of aliens in Star Trek. Like the first volume, quality is not consistent in terms of stories and art. Some stories are very good, others so so. Art can vary too. Fans of Star Trek will likely enjoy it. If you read the first volume already, this is a nice follow up.
Full review on my blog later.
Full review on my blog later.
April 30, 2019
This volume was better than the first.
The Klingon story was especially good.
The Q story wasn't really anything special. It wasn't much different than any Q episode of TNG.
The Tribble story was very cute.
The Klingon story was especially good.
The Q story wasn't really anything special. It wasn't much different than any Q episode of TNG.
The Tribble story was very cute.
January 11, 2019
Q and Tribbles stories are really the best of this bunch, Cardassian one follows up on post-DS9 novelverse. Romulans...eh.
May 10, 2019
Pretty good fun.
June 3, 2022
I thought the various authors and artists did well in portraying the various alien species prominent in the Star Trek universe.
March 14, 2023
'Star Trek: Alien Spotlight Vol. 2'
The alien worlds of 'Star Trek ' highlight what it is to be human. From the honour of the Klingons to the bitterness of the Cardassians, watching them will help humanity to learn how to react.
The stories are excellent and the art and colour add to this. The likenesses are off, but this does not detract in any way from the quality of this collection.
The alien worlds of 'Star Trek ' highlight what it is to be human. From the honour of the Klingons to the bitterness of the Cardassians, watching them will help humanity to learn how to react.
The stories are excellent and the art and colour add to this. The likenesses are off, but this does not detract in any way from the quality of this collection.
April 27, 2020
I think I like this slightly more than volume 1, if only because I really liked how the Q story took a moment to delve into how Picard still has Locutus within him. Picard actually refuses to have that traumatic part of him removed since it's part of him. I guess it shows that one might not want to forget what they endured, which can inform the decisions they make.
November 26, 2012
Another excellent collection of stories concentrating on different alien cultures featured in Trek. Wonderfully insightful material with interesting glimpses into the many worlds of the lore, as well as sharply smart tales with absorbed characterization.
April 1, 2019
Best Star Trek Anthology
I have finished reading this anthology series and enjoyed it. My favorite stories were Q himself, Kang, The Romulans, and the Tribbles.
The stories were more enjoyable and better than the first volume. This is a must for Star Trek fans both old and new.
I have finished reading this anthology series and enjoyed it. My favorite stories were Q himself, Kang, The Romulans, and the Tribbles.
The stories were more enjoyable and better than the first volume. This is a must for Star Trek fans both old and new.
July 23, 2012
Just as good as volume one was, if not better. Great for any "Star Trek" fan regardless of which series is your favorite.
September 10, 2018
The artwork for the Cardassian and Klingon stories was awesome. All of the stories were either impossible to follow or cornball fluff.
January 31, 2011
I didn't enjoy any of these. Felt junkish.
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