Star Trek: Year Five #18

In "On the Death of a Friend [Part 1]," the Enterprise responds to a distress call from Proxima Centauri, only to find its people ravaged by a mysterious plague. As Kirk, Spock, and McCoy beam down to investigate, Chekov uncovers strange readings that hint at a familiar origin—setting the stage for a tense and personal mystery. Written by Jim McCann and brought to life by Angel Hernández’s evocative art and Fran Gamboa’s vivid colors, this issue from IDW’s Star Trek: Year Five series delivers a gripping blend of sci-fi intrigue and emotional weight. The cover by Stephen Thompson captures the quiet dread of the planet’s desolation.