In this spoiler-free review of Star Trek: The Last Starship #2, Captain Sato and the crew of the Omega get more acquainted while investigating mysterious signals.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #2
Written by: Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly
Art: Adrián Bonilla
Main Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Variant Covers: Joëlle Jones, Francesco Francavilla
Page Count: 32 pages
Release Date: November 19, 2025
This review contains no spoilers
In Star Trek: The Last Starship #2, writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly answer the question, “What would James T. Kirk do if he was brought back to life hundreds of years in the future?” As it turns out, a lot less action and a lot more contemplation than you’d think…at least until the final-page reveal. While there’s a lot of reflection and character analysis on his part, the action in this issue comes at the hands of other crew members of the U.S.S. Omega.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #1 could be compared to a look at the menu with its brief introduction to Kirk’s return (literally a few panels). Star Trek: The Last Starship #2 is more akin to having an appetizer before the main course of what’s to come. Kirk is present and it’s nice, but he’s not quite into his usual groove. It helps to calm your appetite, but you want something more filling.
There are some new character introductions that are clearly meant to set up future stories. Especially intriguing is a new tactical officer who happens to have pointy ears and a big secret. More details to the characters that have already been introduced, especially Captain Sato, are slow-dripped throughout this issue. It’s interesting to see these new crew members being developed alongside a character like Kirk who is already fully developed. You get a mix of old and new, which is comforting and exciting, all at the same time.
The final third of Star Trek: The Last Starship #2 is heavily action-oriented. This is where artist Adrian Bonilla and colorist Heather Moore shine. Their work in the first half of the book is dominated by cooler tones and a calmer style, but as soon as the action cranks up, the pages come alive with warmth.
Fans of Easter eggs will also have plenty to look forward to, as those are scattered throughout the story. They aren’t overpowering or distracting, but you’ll definitely notice them.
Final Thoughts
Star Trek: The Last Starship #2 doesn’t disappoint. While it doesn’t quite reach the levels of the first issue in terms of “wow” factor, there’s plenty to love. Good action and character development, along with solid artwork, make this one to add to your pull list.
Have fun, comic lovers!
Star Trek: The Last Starship #2 releases Wednesday, November 19th.
