IDW Publishing is expanding its 25th-century Star Trek universe this autumn with a brand-new ongoing title set five years after the thrilling climax of Star Trek: Picard. Written by Hugo Award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders, Star Trek: Zero Point shifts the spotlight onto Captain Raffi Musiker as she takes command of the USS Endeavour. Serving as a direct companion to IDW's flagship Star Trek series, this latest entry blends high-stakes Federation politics with deep-space exploration, pitting classic Trek optimism against the lingering trauma of recent interstellar crises.

Predictive Intelligence and the Threat of Paranoia

The narrative kicks off as Starfleet attempts a radical, proactive approach to galaxy-wide defence following decades of cataclysmic threats. Stationed inside a hidden asteroid field, Starfleet constructs Sybil—a planetoid-sized supercomputer designed to process all known Federation intelligence and forecast galactic crises before they happen. However, as Captain Musiker and her fast-tracked crew on the USS Endeavour are tasked with investigating Sybil's predictive warnings, the mission quickly tests the delicate balance between necessary security and overwhelming paranoia.

Fresh Faces Join a Fan-Favourite Captain

While Raffi Musiker leads the charge, the crew of the USS Endeavour features a vibrant mix of new recruits and familiar alien species designed to welcome veteran Trekkies and complete newcomers alike. Anders has crafted the story as a accessible, standalone entry point to the expanded comic universe, allowing readers to jump straight into the action without needing decades of background lore. Comic shops will offer multiple variant covers for the debut issue, including artwork by Valeria Favoccia, Elizabeth Beals, and Annie Wu.

Launching into Comic Shops This Autumn

Trekkies looking to add this 25th-century adventure to their weekly pull list won't have to wait long. Star Trek: Zero Point #1 is set to hit comic book store shelves on October 14th 2026. With pre-orders closing in early September 2026, fans hoping to secure first-print copies or rare incentive variant covers should coordinate with their local comic shop managers well ahead of the mid-autumn debut.

Starfleet Pre-Order Warning: Local comic shops require pre-orders for Star Trek: Zero Point #1 to be finalized by September 7th 2026, ahead of its wide release on October 14th 2026!