Star Trek: Picard's Academy #1

A young Jean-Luc Picard stands front and center in his Starfleet Academy reds, arms behind his back and expression set with quiet determination, while a diverse and enthusiastic group of fellow cadets — including blue- and green-skinned aliens — gathers behind him beneath the warm glow of the Golden Gate Bridge. IDW's 2023 series Star Trek: Picard's Academy takes a fresh look at the early years of one of Starfleet's most celebrated figures, and this cover by Sweeney Boo sets a wonderfully inviting tone — serious ambition surrounded by the camaraderie of Academy life. Writer Sam Maggs and artist Ornella Greco kick things off with "Commit No Mistakes Part 1: Loup Solitaire," promising a coming-of-age story with plenty of heart.