Star Trek: Starfleet Academy #9
In "Return to the Forbidden Planet (Part 1 of 2)," the cadets of Starfleet Academy are sent to the legendary Talos IV, where they encounter the enigmatic Captain Christopher Pike and uncover a looming threat from the Jen'Hadar—a war that targets all telepathic species across the galaxy. Written by Chris Cooper and brought to life by Chris Renaud’s art with inks by Andy Lanning, this 1997 Marvel issue delivers a tense, character-driven adventure grounded in Star Trek’s rich lore. The cover, also by Renaud with inks by Lanning, captures the mystery of the forbidden world with striking detail.
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The cadets are brought to the forbidden planet of Talos IV, where they meet Captain Christopher Pike and learn of a coming war with the Jen'Hadar, who plan to wipe out all the telepathic races in the galaxy.
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