Aegelis's Star Trek: Countdown #1 review

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    Good. More polish, less Generations

    This is an overall review of the 4 comic series.

    Pros: I did like the concept behind the series, explaining the origin of Nero and what led up to the events of the movie. The focus was more on intrigue, plot and story-telling than the pew-pew of laser fire and who was the baddest in the universe. Not saying battle wasn't present, just wasn't the focus. Overall it was enjoyable enough to pick up the hardcover of the series and will revisit on occasion.

    Cons: Some of the artwork could've been better refined. It looked like a few storyboard panels were just slapped in there because there was supposed to be dialogue transitioning from one frame to the next. Far away views looked blobby or empty. I wouldn't mind a 'Next Generation' character or even two involved, but what are the odds that most of the Next Gen bridge crew were in some way or another involved even though they were on different ships? I guess the universe is so lacking in the talents of humanity that only a few are special enough to be involved in the big events.

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