Acclaimed Sci-Fi Author Timothy Zahn Joins IDW With ‘Star Trek: Roc’s Egg’ Graphic Novel
by Olly MacNamee
IDW Publishing has announced that author Timothy Zahn is joining the final frontier with a new original graphic novel, Star Trek: Roc’s Egg, out next year. Probably best known for the groundbreaking Star Wars: Thrawn trilogy, as well as working with Disney+ as a creative consultant on Ahsoka, and more, Zahn will be teaming up with artist Ángel Hernández (Star Trek: Voyager — Homecoming, Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens, Spider-Man) on this all-new Trek adventure.
The story is set on Deep Space 9, as mentioned in the synopsis:
“Something is rotten on Deep Space 9.
Speaking of this new graphic novel, Zahn said:
“My association with Star Trek goes all the way back to 1966 and the original TV series. Now, after sixty years, I’ve been given the chance to add my own small grace note to that rich and vibrant symphony. This is a huge honor and privilege, and one which I will always cherish.”
Heather Antos, Senior Group Editor added:
“Timothy Zahn’s work defines fandoms. His reputation for shaping some of the most high-profile franchises in space speaks for itself, but for me, this collaboration is especially personal: I’ve been a lifelong fan of his work, so getting to bring his voice to Star Trek is genuinely a dream come true. His incredible gift for intricate plotting, unforgettable characters, and mysteries that keep you guessing makes him the perfect storyteller to take us back to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — a station where everyone has a secret, everyone has an agenda, and the truth is rarely as simple as it first appears. I can’t wait to see what Timothy does with this corner of the Star Trek universe, and I think fans are going to have an absolute blast trying to solve the mystery alongside him.”
This exciting announcement arrives as IDW Publishing continues to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek with the recent release of the all-star Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special and a new Star Trek #1, which set a new sales record for the franchise at IDW.
