The Orville Library Edition #1
In "New Beginnings Part 1 of 2," a 2022 Dark Horse Library Edition release, Kelly races against time to prevent a looming Kaylon takeover of the Orville and Earth, knowing her warnings fall on skeptical ears. With the future hanging in the balance and Dr. Finn still absent from the ship, she makes a bold decision to bring him aboard—while Ed and Gordon barely escape a devastating attack on their outpost. Written by David A. Goodman and illustrated by David Cabeza, with colors by Michael Atiyeh and lettering by Richard Starkings and Jimmy Betancourt, the issue's cover by David Cabeza captures the tension of a crew on the brink.
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From her knowledge of the future, Kelly realizes that the Kaylon take-over of the Orville and their attack on Earth is imminent, and it will be successful because in the altered timeline, Dr. Finn never served aboard the Orville and she was key to stopping the attack. Kelly tries tries to warn Admiral Halsey, Talla, and LaMarr about the attck, but no one believes her. Feeling that she has no other choice, Kelly resigns her commission and makes plans to get Dr. Finn to the Orville. Meanwhile, Ed and Gordon find their outpost attacked by the Kaylon and narrowly escape into space.
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