The story of “Legend War” that runs through IDW’s Star Trek books has fundamentally changed the Star Trek universe, featuring beloved characters in amazing new roles. It also paints a very dark picture in the process, but that’s the point. If Star Trek is to chart a better future, what is the better obstacle to it than a mentally ill Android that bends the past, present and future to his will? Thankfully, Star Trek #31 starts turning the tide as Ben Cisco is gathering more allies in the fight against lore.
He is assisted by former Klingon Emperor Karnles. His bat has the ability to restore memories of people in past lives. Using this, Sisko and Kahless meet the enterprise led by Worf alongside Beverly Crusher. But saving his former friend is easier than ever to say, especially once Sisko learns how lore rewritten the universe, and what he might need to sacrifice.
Jackson Lantz and Colin Kelly have thrived through the run of Star Trek, particularly by displaying the dynamics of different characters, in the way the Cisco crews have pulled members from all eras in Trek’s history. Here they have the chance to explore different angles of these relationships (especially Karnless’s “Beverly, not being hit with memory recovery), or establish why those bonds are so strong in the first place (when Tom Paris restores memories, he soon does what he can do so quickly so that he can save his wife, Belanna and daughter’s miracle).
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The emotional weight of the story hits far more violently thanks to Davide Tinto’s artwork. Tinto was the secret weapon of “Lore War.” This was the secret weapon of “Lore War” because of its ability to portray respectful images that explode from warp like the ISS Enterprise, warping Sisko’s stolen ship in the process, and its ability to elicit some big emotional beats. At a critical moment, it is characterized by an old Parisian friend Harry Kim in the way of exploding for him, proving that some elements of cosmic lore cannot be changed. And the last page of this question provides one of the most frightening images I have seen in a trekking book.
Lee Loughridge applies various shades of blue to the background and interior to highlight the extent of Lore’s universe’s reshaping, bringing a cold, meaningless touch that feels like a machine’s design. However, there is an increasing burst of colour, especially in Clayton Cowles lettering. I love that Klingon’s speeches are expressed through bright, angry reds.
Star Trek #31 brings the war of lore to the halfway point, continues to overturn the Star Trek universe and continues to change what fans think about their beloved characters. With just two issues and two one-shot specials remaining, the story still has plenty of space to surprise readers and bring fan favorites. I personally hope it goes for both.
“Star Trek” #31 is the main turning point of the war on lore
Star Trek #31
Star Trek #31 brings the war of lore to the halfway point, continues to overturn the world of Star Trek and continues to change what fans think about their beloved characters.
It continues to bring new twists to our beloved Star Trek characters.
Lanzing and Kelly still have a gift for character interaction.
The Tint remains the secret weapon of this storyline. It’s strange to see his illustrations.
Cold blue color schemes help to highlight the major impact of lore on the universe.
