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THE STORY SO FAR... Captain Kirk and his crew have become embroiled in former Enterprise commander Robert April’s rogue efforts to save a race from genocide—and ignoring the Prime Directive. Which in turn spurs April to take over the Enterprise in an effort to balance the playing field of the two warring factions! COVER CHECKLIST

story Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson script Mike Johnson artist Cover A Cover B David Messina Art by David Messina Photo Cover Colors by Claudia Scarletgothica ink assist Marina Castelvetro colorist Claudia Scarletgothica Letterer Chris Mowry creative consultant Anthony Pascale Cover RI CGC Cover RE Editor Art by David Messina Ottawa Comiccon Colors by Claudia Scarletgothica Scott Dunbier Art by David Messina Actual CGC grade may vary.

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