Star Trek: The Stardate Collection #1
"Shakedown" kicks off IDW’s Star Trek: The Stardate Collection with a gripping early look at Spock’s first mission aboard the Enterprise, under Captain Christopher Pike. Set before the original series, the story follows the crew as they attempt to mediate peace on Magefferus-3, only to be ambushed and taken captive—where Spock’s unshakable demeanor becomes their unexpected lifeline. Written by James Patrick and illustrated with precision by Josep Maria Beroy, with colors by Mario Boon and Andrew Elder and letters by Chris Mowry, this issue captures the quiet tension of first contact and the weight of being an outsider.
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Story is set before the time period of the original TV show, when Spock has only just joined the crew of Enterprise and the captain is Christopher Pike. The Enterprise goes to Magefferus-3 to help bring peace between the various warrior groups there. Meanwhile, there is some dissent as to whether a Vulcan belongs on the Enterprise crew. The Enterprise landing party is ambushed and captured, but Spock's fearless calm intrigues the natives, who spare the landing party solely to learn more about Spock.
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