‘The Last Starship’ Picks Up on Two of the Biggest Missed Opportunities in Modern ‘Star Trek’

The article discusses the upcoming "The Last Starship" comic, which picks up on two significant missed opportunities in modern "Star Trek" storytelling. The comic focuses on the return of Captain Kirk, but the author argues that this is not the most compelling aspect of the narrative. The article highlights that the comic explores the aftermath of the Romulan supernova, a pivotal event that was only briefly touched upon in the 2009 "Star Trek" film. The author suggests that this provides an opportunity to delve deeper into the political and societal consequences of this cataclysmic event, which was a missed opportunity in the mainstream "Star Trek" narrative. Additionally, the article notes that the comic also explores the role of Worf, the Klingon character from "Star Trek: The Next Generation," in the aftermath of the supernova. The author suggests that this is another interesting avenue that has not been adequately explored in recent "Star Trek" stories. Overall, the article suggests that "The Last Starship" comic offers a more compelling and nuanced exploration of the "Star Trek" universe than the headline-grabbing return of Captain Kirk.