star trek: countdown to darkness #3 (of 4) preview
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Mike Johnson (w) • David Messina (a) • Messina, photo (c) The lead up to this Spring’s STAR TREK film sequel continues here, in this official prequel mini-series overseen by writer/producer Roberto Orci. Captain Kirk and his crew will face an all-new adversary that threatens the future of the entire Federation. Don’t miss this exclusive all-new story that sets the stage for the upcoming blockbuster movie!*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 4-to-1 ratio (4 David Messina, 1 Photo) FC • 32 pages • $3.99TRANSCRIPT
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THE STORY SO FAR...After responding to a distress signal on Phaedus IV, Captain Kirk and hislanding party encounter Robert April—the long-presumed-dead former captainof the Enterprise. April has chosen sides in a civil war between two indigenousfactions—a clear violation of the Prime Directive!
script
Mike Johnsonartist
David Messina
colorist Claudia Scarletgothica
ink assistMarina Castelvetro
EditorScott Dunbier
creative consultantAnthony Pascale
STAR TREK COUNTDOWN TO DARKNESS #3. MARCH 2013. FIRST PRINTING. ® & © 2013 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. © 2013 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All RightsReserved. IDW Publishing authorized user. © 2013 Idea and Design Works, LLC. All Rights Reserved. IDW Publishing, a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC. Editorial offices: 5080 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA 92109. Any similaritiesto persons living or dead are purely coincidental. With the exception of artwork used for review purposes, none of the contents of this publication may be reprinted without the permission of Idea and Design Works, LLC. Printed inUSA. IDW Publishing does not read or accept unsolicited submissions of ideas, stories, or artwork.
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Cover AArt by David Messina
Colors by Claudia Scarletgothica
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Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson
Cover BPhoto Cover
Cover RI CGCArt by David Messina
Colors by Claudia Scarletgothica
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