Star Trek The Next Generation The Mirror War

The Mirror Universe was first presented in the original Star Trek TV series. In that universe the Federation no longer existed. In its place was The Terran Empire and its military branch The Imperial Starfleet.

Instead of peaceful exploration of the universe and a non-interference policy The Terran Empire was hellbent on conquest.

Since it introduction The Terran Empire has resurfaced in each subsequent Star Trek TV series.

In IDW’s Star Trek The Next Generation The Mirror War, Captain Picard commands a very different crew aboard the Enterprise. The names and faces may be the same but Riker, Troy, Data, Wesley Crusher and other familiar characters are much more savage, deceitful and out for themselves.

When the Klingons sided with the Cardassians, The Terran Empire found itself almost squelched. While its Imperial Fleet exists it is restricted in its movement across the galaxy.

Picard was sent to solve the problem only to be stone-walled by a parallel Enterprise crew.

No longer content to be the errand boy for the Emperor Picard decides to rebel and gain the Imperial throne for himself. Aiding him is his crew-or are they?

The Mirror War is a very complex, multi-layered and intricate story. Alliances falter, allies become enemies, appearances are deceiving and each character has their own agenda.

But, who really is the character most in control? You may be surprised.

It is a very well-done series and (in my opinion) would have made an excellent story line in The Next Generation TV series.

The art is consistent, the story captivating and the softbound graphic novel also includes some extras like cover art.

It is far more than a ‘comic book’. It is a novel in its own right and should be read and appreciated as so.

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