{"product_id":"star-trek-picard-countdown-isbn-9781684056941","title":"Star Trek: Picard: Countdown","description":"\u003cb\u003eWitness the events leading to the epic series\u003ci\u003e Star Trek: Picard\u003c\/i\u003e. The Countdown starts here!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore he retired to his vineyard, Jean-Luc Picard was the most decorated admiral in Starfleet. Then one mission changed his life forever. After discovering that a looming supernova threatens the entirety of the Romulan Empire, the Federation launches a mission of unparalleled scale. Admiral Jean-Luc Picard heads to the colony to plan the evacuation but makes a shocking discovery!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by \u003ci\u003eStar Trek: Picard\u003c\/i\u003e co-creator and supervising producer Kirsten Beyer and fan-favorite Mike Johnson with art by Angel Hernandez! Also contains an interview with Kirsten Beyer discussing the development and creation of the TV series and how the comic fits into its world and a special look into how the \u003ci\u003eU.S.S. Verity\u003c\/i\u003e was designed by Thomas Marrone, Lead Ship \u0026amp; UI Artist for \u003ci\u003eStar Trek Online\u003c\/i\u003e. Featuring cover art by Jim Salvati. | \"A fantastic job of channeling the excitement for \u003ci\u003eStar Trek: Picard\u003c\/i\u003e into a story that reminds fans of what Jean-Luc Picard is all about.\" —\u003ci\u003eComicBook.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the most compelling stories. The joy that Picard brings to peoples lives should not go unnoticed. It feels like we've found an old friend whom we haven't had the opportunity to see in too many years. \" —\u003ci\u003eReading With A Flight Ring \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"If you haven't watched Picard yet, take the time to read this before you do!\" —\u003ci\u003eComic Watch\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eStar Trek: Picard: Countdown\u003c\/i\u003e is just brilliant!\"\u003ci\u003e —Flickering Myth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Well-plotted, exciting and authentic to modern \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003e—SciFi Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Filled with respect and devotion for the optimistic, empathetic heart of   \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003e—Polygon \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e | \u003cb\u003eKirsten Beyer\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of many \u003ci\u003eStar Trek: Voyager\u003c\/i\u003e novels, including \u003ci\u003eA Pocket Full of Lies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eActs of Contrition\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eProtectors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Eternal Tide\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChildren of the Storm\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnworthy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFull Circle\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eString Theory: Fusion\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also an actor for theater, movies, television, and commercials. She lives with her family in Los Angeles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly imaginative and engaging writer who's written stories for some of the biggest characters in comic book history, including Batman and Superman, \u003cb\u003eMike Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e has the distinction of having scripted more \u003ci\u003eStar Trek \u003c\/i\u003ecomic book stories than any writer ever. Johnson's first work for IDW was in 2009, when he wrote the miniseries \u003ci\u003eStar Trek: Countdown\u003c\/i\u003e, a well-received prequel to the 2009 J.J. Abrams film. He would follow that with many more \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e stories, including \u003ci\u003eKhan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStarfleet Academy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNero\u003c\/i\u003e, the crossover \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\/Green Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e, and both of IDW's ongoing \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e series, most recently \u003ci\u003eBoldly Go\u003c\/i\u003e with artist Tony Shasteen. A lifelong \u003ci\u003eTrek \u003c\/i\u003efan, his favorite characters are Data and Spock.","brand":"IDW Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300712435941,"sku":"NP9781684056941","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781684056941.jpg?v=1767737188","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/star-trek-picard-countdown-isbn-9781684056941","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}