Star Trek: Year Five - Odyssey's End (Book 1)

These stories take you back to classic Star Trek and give you the adventure you need. These are smart new stories that build on TOS canon. You really can’t ask for more.

Year Five Book 1 is masterfully done, and I would recommend it to anyone who is also interested in TOS.- I liked it dovetails nicely with previous TOS films and cartoons. It also maintains the late 60's, early 70's vibe (but in comic book form). The storyline is entertaining and the quality of the comic book images is fantastic (I can only speak for the Kindle version).- No major cons, and I enjoyed the book immensely- I gave the book 5/5 because of its respect for previous TOS canon, maintenance of the vibe that makes TOS unique, and entertaining storyline/graphics

I was really intrigued with the concept of IDW's Year 5, having really enjoyed the fan created series Star Trek Continues, and have been really impressed with this series so far. I purchased the first two issues for the covers when I was at a Comic and Game store on a whim (I really love Tholians) and decided to pick up this collection having surprisingly enjoyed the first two issues. You can tell from the quality of the writing what a difference having a comic writer's room makes. It feels like I am watching actual episodes of Star Trek, down the the rich and on-point characterization of each of the main cast members. Uhura in particular really shines, showing the full range of her linguistic and command abilities. I can't recommend this comic enough if you enjoy the Original Series and would like to sit back and enjoy more Star Trek episodes!!!

Excellent book. I am amaze how clear The pages are. They are all glossy in thick . Not your regular comic Book. It would be more Like a magazine with thick pages. They are work is excellent although some characters are not exact their very close.I really enjoy the way they put the Chapters down as episodes. Not chapters. As This start out as the 4 season of Star trek the original. I enjoy going to More of the Background of a character we heard very little of in the original.

Its like the series never ended. I loved the original Star Trek series and still think it was the best of all of them (though I love them all) and I was very please to see these new graphic novels continue the stories from my favorite characters. So get these new graphic novels and relax and boldly go where the original missions stopped and should have continued ......YAY!!! First star to the right, warp factor one, engage!!

Amazingly detailed artwork that doesn't devolve into pure comic-book hyperbole? Yes, it IS possible and this lovely gem proves it. True classic Trek-style adventures - presented with classic Trek-style morality elements - makes this an amazing example of contemporary TOS storytelling. So many modern takes dial up the violence and gore, and this one rises above that impulse beautifully.My 10 year old son is two hours late for breakfast this morning because he can't put it down.Already pre-ordered the next edition, and hoping there are many more still to come.

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The artwork is really good. The story feels in line with TOS. The dialogue and actions of the characters feel right and I am reading in their voices. I ordered the other 2 as soon as I finished this one.

Year Five ist eine von IDW auf 25 Ausgaben ausgelegte Comicreihe, die 2021 ihr Ende fand. Der Verlag hatte ajch bereits Year Four veröffentlicht und somit - deren Version - alle fünf Jahre der Mission des Raumschiffs Enterprise abgedeckt. Der vorliegende Band enthält die ersten sechs Ausgaben.Krik steht offenbar kurz davor, hingerichtet zu werden - auf seiner eigenen Brücke. Der Angreifer bleibt im Dunkeln...Jahr vier ist gerade erst rum und Kirk ertappt sich beim Gedanken daran, das er nichts anderes sein kann und will, dass er nicht heim möchte.Doch zunächst beginnt die Mission im letzten Jahr hier mit der Erforschung des Lloyd Zeta Hypergiganten. Die Mission wird unlängst unterbrochen als die Enterprise einen Notruf auffängt. Dabei handelt es sich um eine tholianische Kolonie auf Lloyd Zeta-9, die völlig ausradiert wurde. Nachdem eine kurze Gefahr relativ schnell aus der Welt geschafft werden kann, findet man dort einen Überlebenden, ein tholianisches Kind...- Es bleibt völlig schleierhaft, weshalb man für den neuen Gast eine andere Atmosphäre schaffen muss, während Kirk und Co. sich zwischen den Ruinen und später auch beim Tholianer frei bewegen.Der nächste Zweiteiler führt uns zu einer Story zurück aus Serientagen, den bereits Jahrzehnte zuvor DC Comics behandelt hat. McCoys Kommunikator ist auf dem Gangster Planeten im Sigma Iota System verblieben. Was die dort wohl die letzten beiden Jahre so getrieben haben?- Auch hier war die Rückkehr zu dem Epigonen eigentlich nicht notwendig und trotz aller nachahmerischen Fähigkeiten vielleicht etwas zu flott geraten.Der letzte Zweiteiler behandelt die Bergung von Artefakten der untergegangen Zivilisation auf Hesperides I.- Altmodische Namen aus der griechischen Mythologie machen nicht immer eine gute Story.Alles in Allem vermögen die Zeichnungen überzeugen, aber sämtliche Storys sind bis auf wenige Momente allenfalls gesundes Mittelmaß. Gefreut habe ich mich über Archers Kurzauftritt in einer Rückblende sowie die Erwähnung Kirks Mayweather als alten Mann getroffen zu haben.

A really enjoyable read that brings TOS back to life. Highly recommended for any Trek obsessed nerd like myself, enjoy.

A vicious attack leaves an entire Tholian colony dead, apart from a lone child. When Captain Kirk discovers evidence that suggests that the colony was destroyed by the Tholian Government, he grants the child political asylum, fully aware that his decision could lead the Federation into war.A fascinating series of episodic stories, which interlink well and address themes of growing older, separation anxiety and exploring consequences of more carefree days.The artwork is wonderful and nuanced, as shown when Scotty hits the captain's chair companel with his left hand, which actor James Doohan did on the series to hide the missing finger on his right hand.

Good value for money

Very well drawn stories authentic to the original series and masterful characterization.