alex_ellermann's review against another edition
3.0
This is both my first Star Trek comic and my first Green Lantern comic. The story was fun and the art arresting. I enjoyed it!
scostner's review against another edition
3.0
Talk about an unexpected combination - Hal Jordan and other ring-bearers, along with several rings, are transported to the same dimension as that of Star Fleet. When an away team discovers a dead alien on a dead planet, they bring him and the rings that are near his body back to the Enterprise to study. Scotty, curious as always, bombards the rings with tachyon rays and energizes them. Suddenly Uhura, Bones, and Chekov have been chosen by the rings powered by positive emotions, while the other rings zoom off to choose a Gorn, a Klingon, and a Romulan as their wearers. And so it begins.
Seeing the faces of the Enterprise crew pictured as the actors from the latest movies (Pine, Quinto, Pegg, etc.), as well as seeing the Green Lantern joining forces with Star Fleet takes a bit of mental readjustment. Once that realignment is done, it is entertaining to see Chekov zipping around outside the ship as he practices with his ring, or to hear Kirk complaining that Jordan acts without thinking (takes one to know one). It seems that the evil, or at least very selfish, ring-bearers have found like-minded allies among the races outside the Federation, but they soon have bigger fish to fry. Nekron, the foe they were all fighting during those last moments in their own universe has also been transported and has begun his new bid to rule the galaxy by reanimating the planet Vulcan and all those who perished on it. (Yup, you heard it here - Vulcan zombies.)
The personalities of the Enterprise crew come through clearly in their dialogue, body language, and actions. The tensions between the Federation and the Romulans, Klingons, and Gorn are faithful to Star Trek canon, just as the portrayals of Hal, the other Lanterns, and their surviving allies also stay true to their own history. Although some readers may not care for this combination, there will be many fans who find the possibilities very attractive.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
Seeing the faces of the Enterprise crew pictured as the actors from the latest movies (Pine, Quinto, Pegg, etc.), as well as seeing the Green Lantern joining forces with Star Fleet takes a bit of mental readjustment. Once that realignment is done, it is entertaining to see Chekov zipping around outside the ship as he practices with his ring, or to hear Kirk complaining that Jordan acts without thinking (takes one to know one). It seems that the evil, or at least very selfish, ring-bearers have found like-minded allies among the races outside the Federation, but they soon have bigger fish to fry. Nekron, the foe they were all fighting during those last moments in their own universe has also been transported and has begun his new bid to rule the galaxy by reanimating the planet Vulcan and all those who perished on it. (Yup, you heard it here - Vulcan zombies.)
The personalities of the Enterprise crew come through clearly in their dialogue, body language, and actions. The tensions between the Federation and the Romulans, Klingons, and Gorn are faithful to Star Trek canon, just as the portrayals of Hal, the other Lanterns, and their surviving allies also stay true to their own history. Although some readers may not care for this combination, there will be many fans who find the possibilities very attractive.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
I remember hearing that Marvel and DC once did a cross over event. This is a crossover event of Star Trek and Green Lantern. It's interesting as they both have elements in common. They are both set primarily in space and they both have very weird looking space aliens with them. They also both use a team so it works well together.
It's a silly story really, but it is interesting to think what the 2 worlds would be like when they collide. We get almost zero character development in this volume so we miss how the characters might really react to this crossover. It's all about action and character be damned. I find that a shame.
I thought it was an interesting idea and I am a Star Trek fan. Green Lantern is still a little weird to me. I haven't found my way into the story yet. This doesn't feel connected to either world. It seems to be a unique event. The lanterns were pulled out of their own world and brought into the Enterprises world and they stay there and are not sent home.
An interesting book for Sci Fy fans.
It's a silly story really, but it is interesting to think what the 2 worlds would be like when they collide. We get almost zero character development in this volume so we miss how the characters might really react to this crossover. It's all about action and character be damned. I find that a shame.
I thought it was an interesting idea and I am a Star Trek fan. Green Lantern is still a little weird to me. I haven't found my way into the story yet. This doesn't feel connected to either world. It seems to be a unique event. The lanterns were pulled out of their own world and brought into the Enterprises world and they stay there and are not sent home.
An interesting book for Sci Fy fans.
jmanchester0's review against another edition
4.0
This was really pretty cool. I thought it was a good mix of the universes. The rings, the crew of Enterprise, the Lanterns. It was put together well.
And the (self-contained) story was engrossing. I thought it interesting that they used the current movie crew as the basis for the look of the Enterprise crew. I guess it makes sense, but I wasn't expecting it. I guess this would sort of be an Elseworlds story - or at maybe a possible future, like The Dark Knight Returns.
Worth reading - especially if you're a fan of DC comics and Star Trek, so you're familiar with each universe. A sequel would definitely be interesting.
Thanks to NetGalley and IDW Comics for a copy in return for an honest review.
And the (self-contained) story was engrossing. I thought it interesting that they used the current movie crew as the basis for the look of the Enterprise crew. I guess it makes sense, but I wasn't expecting it. I guess this would sort of be an Elseworlds story - or at maybe a possible future, like The Dark Knight Returns.
Worth reading - especially if you're a fan of DC comics and Star Trek, so you're familiar with each universe. A sequel would definitely be interesting.
Thanks to NetGalley and IDW Comics for a copy in return for an honest review.
nerdbrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Despite all logic - pun intended - this Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover was excellent. Packed with the action and humor both of these series are known for, this book is for anyone who enjoys either series. It is also an excellent introduction to either franchise, since it doesn't rely too heavily on what has gone before. Bottom line: The book is great fun and perfect for the summer, when you just want to unplug. Do what its writers have chosen to do and don't take it too seriously: It's not canon and that is part of the joy of the story.
birdmanseven's review
4.0
I love Star Trek. I love DC. I love a good crossover. What I'm saying is, this book checks a lot of boxes. The story is fun and I love that they are treating it like an ongoing series. I'm ready for more.
I talk a little about this crossover in a Green Lantern themed episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/off-the-books-no-one-asked-green-lantern-first-flights
I talk a little about this crossover in a Green Lantern themed episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/off-the-books-no-one-asked-green-lantern-first-flights
birdmanseven's review against another edition
5.0
That was probably the best crossover I've ever read. I'm giving it a generous 5 stars because I think it completely succeeded at its goals. The characters blended well and they managed to make two very different worlds gel. There is room for a sequel and I sure hope they make it.
I talk a little about this crossover in a Green Lantern themed episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/off-the-books-no-one-asked-green-lantern-first-flights
For Star Trek talk, tune in here for our discussion on some favorite Trek books and comics: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-48-all-the-books-beyond
I talk a little about this crossover in a Green Lantern themed episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/off-the-books-no-one-asked-green-lantern-first-flights
For Star Trek talk, tune in here for our discussion on some favorite Trek books and comics: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-48-all-the-books-beyond
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Disclaimer: ARC via Netgalley.
I have never been a reader of Green Lantern, so in fairness, I cannot comment on the accuracy of Green Lateran and the Lantern Corps.
The idea behind the series is obvious – Green Lantern meets Star Trek (the new movie version). Without giving away too many spoilers, some rings are found by an away team, some new bearers of the rings occur, and there is kick assery.
It’s pretty entertaining and funny at the same time. The ones that the rings chose are interesting and cool choices. There is a false note of a quasi jealous Uhura- it doesn’t quite fit and the potential sub plot, if it was ever that, is dropped. The action moves quite quickly and combines much of what makes Star Trek, well Star Trek. The idea of exploration and new wonder is present and nicely used.
I do wish Uhura had been given a bit more lines, for at one point it becomes the Kirk, Spock, and Green Lantern show for a few pages. I should point out; however, that ever since I first saw the original Star Trek, Uhura has always been my favorite character. Overall, I loved how she was used in the story, just wanted her to have more lines.
It was a fun read.
I have never been a reader of Green Lantern, so in fairness, I cannot comment on the accuracy of Green Lateran and the Lantern Corps.
The idea behind the series is obvious – Green Lantern meets Star Trek (the new movie version). Without giving away too many spoilers, some rings are found by an away team, some new bearers of the rings occur, and there is kick assery.
It’s pretty entertaining and funny at the same time. The ones that the rings chose are interesting and cool choices. There is a false note of a quasi jealous Uhura- it doesn’t quite fit and the potential sub plot, if it was ever that, is dropped. The action moves quite quickly and combines much of what makes Star Trek, well Star Trek. The idea of exploration and new wonder is present and nicely used.
I do wish Uhura had been given a bit more lines, for at one point it becomes the Kirk, Spock, and Green Lantern show for a few pages. I should point out; however, that ever since I first saw the original Star Trek, Uhura has always been my favorite character. Overall, I loved how she was used in the story, just wanted her to have more lines.
It was a fun read.
cathepsut's review against another edition
4.0
Star Trek meets The Green Lantern? That is just too wacky not to read it. The Star Trek reboot crew finds some rings, activates them and everything goes Kaboom. Lots of fighting amd action.
Fun, fun, fun. I only know that fairly bad Green Lantern movie with Ryan Reynolds, so I don't really know much about that whole Lantern thing. It's a bit silly, but ok. Ring bearers defined by emotional states, good and bad guys without variations and no grey areas, all pretty predictable. Uhura gets the girly ring, Bones the compassionate one... I get to see the Star Trek crew, so I am happy enough.
Racy plot, great artwork, I like it. Not everything made complete sense to me, but generally a story well told. I would read the next one, it has potential.
I received this free copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review, thank you!
Fun, fun, fun. I only know that fairly bad Green Lantern movie with Ryan Reynolds, so I don't really know much about that whole Lantern thing. It's a bit silly, but ok. Ring bearers defined by emotional states, good and bad guys without variations and no grey areas, all pretty predictable. Uhura gets the girly ring, Bones the compassionate one... I get to see the Star Trek crew, so I am happy enough.
Racy plot, great artwork, I like it. Not everything made complete sense to me, but generally a story well told. I would read the next one, it has potential.
I received this free copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review, thank you!