Author: Vanessa Tardiff
Star Trek, Issue #3 in Review
There is an old TV narrative trope where an unusually large amount of airtime is suddenly spent on a minor character and signals an upcoming death knell for said character.
Read More“Star Trek, issue #2” Comic in Review
This second issue of IDW Publishing’s currently ongoing series of Star Trek comics follows up on the first issue’s cliffhanger ending. As such, it proceeds from the Hephaestus Nebula sadly
Read MoreLower Decks Comic Issue #3 in Review
From a pair of log entries at the beginning of this issue that brief us on what has happened to the Cerritos’ away team and remaining staff, the expectations for
Read MoreStar Trek issue #400 in Review
To commemorate their 400th issue of Star Trek comics, IDW has released a diverse anthology of short stories. This collection varies tremendously in both storytelling and visual art styles. Eras
Read More“Star Trek, Issue #1” 2022 Comic in Review
This is the first issue of a new comic series that serves as a postscript to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Since I am a fan of the show, I
Read MoreLower Decks Comic Issue #2 in Review
IDW enlisted the sharp experience and talent of writer Ryan North and artist Chris Fenoglio to release a self-contained Lower Decks comic trilogy. While the miniseries was created to function
Read MoreInterview with Lower Decks Comics Artist Chris Fenoglio
I recently spoke with Chris Fenoglio, the artist tapped for the new Lower Decks comic series. The debut issue is part one of a new trilogy that will continue over
Read MoreLower Decks Comic Issue #1 in Review
This first issue of IDW‘s new Lower Decks comic was written by a well-established and award-winning comic writer, Ryan North. North has a broad range of experience, spanning from Adventure
Read MoreStar Trek Pride
Being on the margins makes it clear that those in power will hold on tightest to their ability to tell your story. My new home, Los Angeles, is a shrine
Read MoreFive Body-Swap Episodes
Body-swapping is a common fictional-media trope – a “Freaky Friday” phenomenon where one’s essence, “spirit,” or personality has been exchanged with another’s. A switch is flipped, a wand is waved,
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