Star Trek: The Last Starship #1 drops the final flag for a broken Federation

When the galaxy’s connective tissue shatters, a lone starship and its mismatched crew become the last hope for the ideals Starfleet once promised. The first issue of Star Trek: The Last Starship launches this bleak frontier with a fresh creative team and a striking Francavilla cover.

IDW’s newest Star Trek entry lands at a moment when the United Federation has crumbled. The series opens with a galaxy scarred by a catastrophic event, leaving only one vessel—Enterprise‑Omega—to bear the weight of the mission that once united countless worlds.

The calamity, known as The Burn, rendered dilithium inert and triggered every active warp core to detonate. In the aftermath, the ragtag crew of the Enterprise‑Omega must navigate a lawless expanse, trying to keep the spirit of unity alive while Captain Kirk confronts a future without the Federation he cherished.

This debut brings together writer Collin Kelly, who previously teamed with Jackson Lanzing on a celebrated Star Trek run, and artist Adrián Bonilla, whose dynamic style has earned attention on titles like Alkaios. The cover, rendered by Francesco Francavilla, adds a noir‑ish flair that signals the series’ gritty tone.

If the idea of a lone starship fighting for a fractured galaxy intrigues you, you might also appreciate the earlier IDW Star Trek stories that earned the “greatest era” commendation from Screen Rant—the same creative partnership that now drives The Last Starship.

The issue is set for release on September 24, 2025. Swing by the shop or reserve a copy online to experience the first chapter of a saga where hope flickers against a darkened cosmos.