11/11/2023 0 Comments Jughead cartoonOn top of that, since the comic is mostly action, the fight scenes get more and more creative and epic. Shaxs gets plenty of good zingers, and a few intentionally bad ones as well, while the Klingons also get some deliciously cheesy lines of their own.Īnd, as mentioned, the little jokes on the bottom of several pages are a nice comedic touch, adding in extra gags or even contextual information. Ryan North, as always, adds a ton of personality and humor to the story, providing no shortage of quips and one-liners to all sides of the fight. As it goes on, he finds new obstacles to overcome (often involving some level of Trek tech talk), tougher Klingons with a wider array of weapons to fight, and new and creative ways to defeat his enemies.īut even if it’s not the most complicated story, it’s still made a lot of fun, thanks in equal parts to the writing and artwork. ![]() Story-wise, it’s a pretty basic concept: Shaxs needs to fight his way through a mob of Klingons, as his team carries on with a mission to reestablish a communications array. Yes, Ryan North’s little notes at the bottom of the page that add flavor and jokes to the comic are here, and they’re a welcome addition. And political system to subscribe to.” It’s a nice note to include. The comic also takes a moment to remind readers that, and I quote: “If you’re a fascist, then wow have you picked the wrong comic to read! And also, transmedia franchise to enjoy. That makes up a good 90% of the story right there, but it’s a good fun ride that still fills in some blank spots from the main “Day of Blood” story.Īnd in case it wasn’t clear “fascist cultist Klingons” is accurate, as Shaxs is sure to call them that (with a definition to support his claim) at every opportunity. ![]() It’s a darker and bloodier story, with high stakes and lives on the line, that puts the characters through the ringer both physically and emotionally.Įxcept for Shaxs, who’s really just having a good time fighting fascist cultist Klingons. “Star Trek: Day of Blood” is a comic crossover event that brings characters from across various Star Trek series together to help stop the rise of a zealous Klilngon cult from taking over the Klingon homeworld. ![]() But you haven’t seen it from the eyes of the man, the myth, the legend, Lieutenant Junior Grade Shaxs!įrom the writer behind the best-selling Lower Decks comics series, Ryan North, with esteemed artist Derek Charm (Jughead and Marvel’s The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), comes a 30-page standalone tie-in to the Star Trek: Day of Blood event (Star Trek FCBD 2023, Day of Blood #1, Star Trek #11 and 12, and Defiant #6 and 7) detailing the Bajoran’s beast-mode brawl and showcasing all the behind-the-scenes Klingon-zealot butt-kicking in full animated glory! You’ve seen Captains Benjamin Sisko and Worf with their crews of the USS Theseus and Defiant stop the fascist, god-killing clone Kahless II from declaring war on non-followers across the galaxy in a brutal battle on Qo’noS.
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