IDW Launches Star Trek Sequel Series
The canon-compliant title continues the story after Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Seven of Nine as captain of the Enterprise-G.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Science Fiction
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IDW Publishing launched Star Trek #1 on September 23, 2026, an official canon-compliant sequel to Star Trek: Picard set years after the events of Picard Season 3. The series is written by Christopher Cantwell and illustrated by Dennis Menheere.
Why it matters
The series builds on the close of Picard Season 3 rather than relying entirely on the original Enterprise crews, extending the franchise's continuity in comics. It is the flagship title of IDW's Star Trek relaunch, which also includes Star Trek: Zero Point.
Star Trek #1 holds a 3.8-star rating on League of Comic Geeks, a reader-driven score for the issue. The series is ongoing, and its total issue count has not been confirmed.
The players
IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing is an American comic book publisher that holds the license for the Star Trek comics and is running the franchise's relaunch.
Christopher Cantwell
Christopher Cantwell is an American comic book writer who is writing the new Star Trek series.
Dennis Menheere
Dennis Menheere is a comic book artist who is illustrating the new Star Trek series.
The details
Seven of Nine returns as captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise-G, with Jack Crusher and Sidney La Forge among the returning characters. The Enterprise-G is on a mission to relocate the dying Avuran people, and in the Epsilon Corridor the crew finds three Class-M worlds called the Trinity.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: IDW launches Star Trek #1
November 18, 2026: Star Trek #2 is scheduled to reach comic shelves
Franchise Continuity
The series picks up from the close of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 instead of returning to the original Enterprise crews. It sits within IDW's Star Trek relaunch alongside Star Trek: Zero Point.
Readers can follow the series as a monthly comic with issues arriving in print at comic shops. The series is ongoing, so new installments will continue after the first issue.
The takeaway
Fans who followed Star Trek: Picard can continue its story through this canon-compliant comic. The series offers a direct way to keep up with the Enterprise-G crew between screen projects.
What happens next
Star Trek #2 is scheduled to reach comic shelves on November 18, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more science fiction coverage from the Star Trek franchise's comic relaunch.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
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