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michaela88's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this graphic novel absolutely love picard and this was written and illustrated beautifully.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
Did you binge through Star Trek: Picard, and find yourself wanting more? If so, then this graphic novel is probably perfect. It's not the same as getting a second season, but it'll help pass the time as we anxiously await all news on that front.
Star Trek: Picard – Countdown is set before the events of the show, portraying Picard before he left Starfleet – back when he still thought he could help the Romulans. This is the tale of how he tried to help one planet evacuate, and the two allies he found in the process.
Created by Kirsten Beyer, Mike Johnson, and Angel Hernandez, Star Trek: Picard – Countdown is everything it promises to be, and then some.
Star Trek: Picard – Countdown is a fascinating story, one that explains many questions raised from the first season of the series. Mostly, questions about Picard and how the Romulan evacuation went (more accurately, how it got so bad so quickly).
I really enjoyed the perspective, if I'm being honest. I feel like it filled in some of the gaps presented from the past, while also helping with the waiting period for the second season. So that's two majorly positive points, in my book.
Plus, the artwork is absolutely fantastic. It's one part bold and brilliant design/colors (all credit to Mike Johnson and Angel Hernandez for that), and one part infusion from the show. That can be especially notable for the covers, some of which are clearly photographs from the show itself. I thought that was a nice touch, as far as variant covers go. But I am glad that they allowed the artwork to define itself for this prequel.
I'm not going to go so far as to say that all Picard fans need to read this, but I do think that many of them will enjoy it. I know I did, and personally I'm hoping that more graphic novels will follow in the future.
Check out more of my reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Star Trek: Picard – Countdown is set before the events of the show, portraying Picard before he left Starfleet – back when he still thought he could help the Romulans. This is the tale of how he tried to help one planet evacuate, and the two allies he found in the process.
Created by Kirsten Beyer, Mike Johnson, and Angel Hernandez, Star Trek: Picard – Countdown is everything it promises to be, and then some.
Star Trek: Picard – Countdown is a fascinating story, one that explains many questions raised from the first season of the series. Mostly, questions about Picard and how the Romulan evacuation went (more accurately, how it got so bad so quickly).
I really enjoyed the perspective, if I'm being honest. I feel like it filled in some of the gaps presented from the past, while also helping with the waiting period for the second season. So that's two majorly positive points, in my book.
Plus, the artwork is absolutely fantastic. It's one part bold and brilliant design/colors (all credit to Mike Johnson and Angel Hernandez for that), and one part infusion from the show. That can be especially notable for the covers, some of which are clearly photographs from the show itself. I thought that was a nice touch, as far as variant covers go. But I am glad that they allowed the artwork to define itself for this prequel.
I'm not going to go so far as to say that all Picard fans need to read this, but I do think that many of them will enjoy it. I know I did, and personally I'm hoping that more graphic novels will follow in the future.
Check out more of my reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
mohan_vee's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fun, fast paced sci-fi romp that serves as a meaningful and insightful prequel to the Star Trek: Picard television series. The artwork is fairly good and the design of the spaceships is impressive. Additionally, there is far more character and plot development than I expected.
vriess's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad. A bit of backstory on some of the characters, but not a whole lot else.
I felt it was a bit padded for what we got.
I felt it was a bit padded for what we got.
birdmanseven's review against another edition
4.0
Back when they were announcing these book and comics leading up to the series, we debated on The All the Books Show whether or not I should read them in advance. I opted not to, but in hindsight, wish I had. This is good setup for the series, focusing on Picard's Romulan staff from the series. You could read it as a standalone, but it does lead right into the series and probably works best that way.
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jedi_indyjones's review against another edition
3.0
Countdown sets up the events that are depicted in Star Trek: Picard. I am loving this show so far and this really keeps with the spirit of the show and ushers us back into Picard's complicated like and done with great illustrations.
mskennedyreads's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful art, well written with natural dialogue and solid pacing. Really fleshed out some of the relationships for the show.
I know the collection isn't out til later on, but I didn't want to list each issue separately.
I know the collection isn't out til later on, but I didn't want to list each issue separately.
vylotte's review against another edition
4.0
Prequel to the events of Picard, always happy to dive back into their universe! Read online through Hoopla and my library.
betanine's review
4.0
Picard is a quality story through the whole season. One thing I always wanted was to hear more of Laris and Zhabon’s backstory. The story feels like it belongs with the story arc of Picard Season 1 and Picard: Last Best Hope. The art appeals to me. I especially like that they don’t do photorealistic faces like Star Wars comics have been doing.