IDW April 2013 Star Trek Comics

IDW Publishing has released their publishing plans for April 2013. Three comics and two trades are being released that month. The Countdown to Darkness prequel mini-series concludes in April with the complete collection of four issues also being released shortly after the final issue. The ongoing series also gives us the first meeting of Sulu and Chekov at Starfleet Academy. If you are interested in the books, just let your local comic book store know. For the full details of IDW's other books including GI Joe, TMNT, Transformers, Locke & Key and more click here.

Star Trek #20
Mike Johnson (w) • Claudia Balboni (a) • Tim Bradstreet (c)
The all-new origin stories of the Enterprise crew conclude with this special issue that focuses on TWO Trek Stalwarts: Sulu and Chekov! Witness their first meeting at Starfleet Academy, and learn how their paths intertwined all the way to the bridge of the Enterprise! Overseen by Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci, this issue sets the stage for Sulu and Chekov's new adventures in the blockbuster film sequel!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness #4 (of 4)
Mike Johnson (w) • David Messina (a) • Messina, photo (c)
This is it! Don't miss the shocking conclusion of this official prequel to next spring's STAR TREK film sequel! Overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci, this climactic issue leads directly into the upcoming blockbuster as Kirk, Spock and the rest of the Enterprise crew fight for fate of the Galaxy!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 4-to-1 ratio (4 David Messina, 1 Photo)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Star Trek Space-Spanning Treasury Edition
Mike Johnson (w) Stephen Molnar (a) Tim Bradstreet (c)
IDW continues to boldly go where no comic book company has gone before—producing beautiful treasury editions of comics deserving of a BIG format! Collecting three issues that tell two complete stories, featuring one story inspired from the original series as well as one completely new tale! Great stories by ace Trek scribe Mike Johnson and stupendous art by Stephen Molnar featuring THE RETURN OF THE ARCHONS and THE REDSHIRTS STORY!
FC • 72 pages • 9.25” x 14.25” • $9.99

Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness
Mike Johnson (w) • David Messina (a & c)
The countdown to the motion picture event of 2013 begins here, in this blockbuster 4-issue prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the upcoming STAR TREK film! Like the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson (STAR TREK ongoing series), and drawn by the original STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN artist, David Messina! STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN TO DARKNESS is the can't-miss lead-in to the new adventures of the Enterprise crew!
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-623-0

Star Trek: John Byrne Collection
John Byrne (w & a & c)
Comics legend John Byrne has taken on four Star Trek titles, all collected in this oversized hardcover collection. "Assignment Earth" recounts the adventures of interstellar agent Gary Seven, "Crew" recounts a tale from the very beginnings of the United Federation of Planets, "Leonard McCoy: Frontier Doctor" is a collection of tales from this famous member of the Frontier Medics Program, and mystery, intrigue, and war abound in "Romulans: Pawns of War."
HC • FC • $49.99 • 320 pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN 978-1-61377-612-4