Star Trek: Year Five #9

In "The Wine-Dark Deep [Part 1]," Spock takes command as the Enterprise crew faces a delicate diplomatic mission on the planet I'Qos, where tensions simmer beneath the surface. With Kirk still recovering and Ayal navigating a new bond with Sulu, the crew is drawn into a tense peace summit with the rival Lo'Kari, led by the enigmatic I'Qosa Speaker Bryni. Written by Jim McCann, Jackson Lanzing, and Collin Kelly, and illustrated by Silvia Califano with colors by Sebastian Cheng and letters by Neil Uyetake, this issue blends political intrigue with the crew’s enduring resolve. The cover by Stephen Thompson captures the gravity of the moment.