In this review of Star Trek: Omega #1, an expanded creative roster bids farewell to the crews of the Theseus and the Defiant as they go forth boldly into the future (well, except for Spock).
Star Trek: Omega #1
Writers: Christopher Cantwell, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly
Artists: Oleg Chudakov, Joe Eisma, Mike Feehan, Tess Fowler, Angel Hernandez, Liana Kangas, Megan Levens, Travis Mercer, Ramón Rosanas, Rachael Stott, Erik Tamayo, Davide Tinto, Marcus To
Main Cover: Malachi Ward
Variant Covers: Ramón Rosanas, Angel Unzueta
Page Count: 40 pages
Release Date: June 18, 2025
This review contains spoilers
Star Trek: Omega #1 picks up in the aftermath of the devastating Lore War, as the various Star Trek characters find themselves at a crossroads, following a cosmic destiny, or just experiencing a new day in the recently rebooted universe, as this recent run of Star Trek comics comes to a close. For the comics-exclusive characters, their paths remain uncertain, but full of promise as they attempt to navigate the final frontier.
Each character receives at least a small amount of acknowledgement and screen time, while Benjamin Sisko and his son Jake bookend the narrative of Star Trek: Omega #1, with Jake’s newly published tome presenting as a story within a story.
Data receives a new android body and is reunited with his cat Spot, while longtime friends Julian Bashir and Miles O’Brien raise a glass. Worf is reinstated (thanks to a surprise guest star), while Kahless II discovers that achieving his heart’s desire is truly a double-edged D’k Tahg. Ro Laren and Beverly Crusher look to their respective futures, while Spock has one eye on a completely different time and place (does he know?)
Meanwhile, a celebrated fan-favorite takes a well-earned final bow (featuring another surprise guest star), while others look ahead to the unknown in wonder, uncertainty and anticipation.
Star Trek: Omega #1 ends with a touching family farewell that aptly illustrates the theme of the special, closing out the story with a lingering parting shot of Deep Space Nine.
Analysis
Despite seventy odd issues, featuring multiple events and crossovers, IDW’s recent Star Trek run didn’t overstay its welcome, and Star Trek: Omega continues that positive trend with a touching, but not overlong coda. Rather than poring over every character in detail, the writing team of Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Christopher Cantwell effectively bid farewell to every character, even if just in a single, poignant panel.
Longtime fans will pick up on how specific characters are positioned for their respective “future” live-action appearances, while others receive a quick send-off that might signal a potential solo adventure, or perhaps another mixed crew mission somewhere down the road. While nothing has been officially announced, whether these characters explore the depths of darkness, or the eternal optimism of Star Trek, the potential is there for more amazing adventures.
Star Trek: Omega #1 wraps up IDW’s run by setting the finale shortly before the events of the 2002 Star Trek: Nemesis feature film, an unfortunate box-office and creative failure, (despite all best efforts), which many believed would be the last time fans would ever see some of their favorites characters in live-action. Fortunately this turned out not the case, thanks to Paramount + streaming, screenwriter Kirsten Beyer and actor/executive producer Sir Patrick Stewart.
Star Trek: Omega #1 also boasts a baker’s dozen of talented artists to wrap up the individual stories with very little action, but still plenty of engaging visuals, imagery, and a fond farewell…at least for now. And with that, as always, the hope for a better tomorrow.
Final Thoughts
Star Trek: Omega #1 is an immensely satisfying finale, and a fitting tribute to one of the best longform comic book publications of the twenty-first century.
