Star Trek: Early Voyages #3

In "Our Dearest Blood," the Enterprise's diplomatic mission to Rigel VII takes a dangerous turn when the crew faces resistance from a faction determined to keep their world out of the Federation. Written by Ian Edginton and Dan Abnett, with dynamic art by Patrick Zircher and inks by Greg Adams, this 1997 Marvel issue captures the tension of first contact gone awry. The cover by Zircher and Adams perfectly frames the stakes, hinting at the personal and political turmoil brewing beneath the surface.