Star Trek: Voyageris finally making a comeback, but what will its continuation look like? The show celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, and to celebrate, IDW Publishing, who has held theStar Trekcomic book rights since 2006, is launching a special miniseries. TitledStar Trek: Voyager: Homecoming, the book looks at what happened after the titular ship made it home, offering some exciting story possibilities.
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As reported here onScreenRantand other outlets,IDW will launchStar Trek: Voyager: Homecomingthis September, as part of a new wave ofTrektitles coming in the wake ofStar Trek: Omega.The book, which will be written by Tilly and Susan Bridges and drawn byTrekcomics veteran Angel Hernandez, follows what happens to the ship upon its return to Earth. IDW’s official synopsis for the book reads:
Thirty years after the show made its unforgettable debut, Captain Janeway and the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager are back for one final mission before they head home! From imaginative co-writers Tilly and Susan Bridges and acclaimed artist Angel Hernandez comes STAR TREK: VOYAGER - HOMECOMING this September, a five-issue limited series that offers the final resolution fans have been waiting decades to witness. The final shot of the Emmy-award winning series featured the iconic ship approaching Earth before the screen goes dark… But what if just moments after that, there was one last emergency for the determined Captain Janeway and her brave crew?
Fans have been clamoring for more resolution for the cast ofVoyagersince the show ended, and this book will give them just that.
Star Trek: VoyagerBroke the Franchise Mold When It Debuted in 1995
Star Trek: VoyagerAdded a Lot of Awesome Alien Races to the Franchise
The 1990s are commonly referred to as the “Golden Age” ofStar Trek, andVoyager’spremiere in January 1995 is regarded as one of its highlights.
The 1990s are commonly referred to as the “Golden Age” ofStar Trek, andVoyager’spremiere in January 1995 is regarded as one of its highlights.The fifth entry in theStar Trekfranchise,Voyagerbroke new ground in several ways. It was the firstStar Trekshow since the original series to air on a broadcast network as opposed to syndication. Second, it was the firstTrekshow to feature a woman captain. Finally,Voyagerexplored an entirely new sector of theStar Trekgalaxy: the distant Delta Quadrant.
Star Trek: Voyagerwas created for TV by Rick Berman, Michael Piller and Jeri Taylor.
Star Trek: Voyager, like its predecessors, was an immediate hit with fans. Under the guidance of Captain Kathryn Janeway, played by Kate Mulgrew, the crew ofVoyagerfought off the Kazon, the Hirogen, the Viridans and the Borg, all while staying true to the ideals of Starfleet and the Federation.Voyagerran for seven seasons, ending in 2001. Its final episode, titled “Endgame,” sawVoyagerfinally make it home, thanks to assistance from a future version of Janeway. As noted in IDW’s synopsis forHomecoming, the final scene of the episode wasVoyagerreturning to Earth, escorted by the fleet.
Star Trek: Voyager’sFinale Left a Lot of Unanswered Questions
Various Sources Have Revealed the Crew’s Post-VoyagerFate
What exactly happened toVoyagerand her crew after that has been the subject of much debate.Pocket Books, known for publishing a wide range ofStar Treknovels, began a continuation ofVoyagera few years after the show concluded. Janeway was seen in the feature filmStar Trek: Nemesis, where she became an Admiral.Star Trek: Prodigycontinued her story further. Seven of Nine appeared in all three seasons ofStar Trek: Picard, which ended with her taking command of theEnterprise. Her crewmate Tuvok appeared in the show also, and Tom Paris was onLower Decks.
IDW’s new line ofStar Trekcomics, which launched in 2022 and will be coming to an end this summer,has revealed the fates of Harry Kimand B’Elanan Torroes. The latter is a member of Worf’s crew aboard theDefiantand the former is now working in Starfleet Intelligence. While most ofVoyager’screw are accounted for, there are still blank spots in the story thatHomecominglooks to fill. For instance, Neelix,Voyager’sguide to the Delta Quadrant, was left behind as a goodwill ambassador for the Federation.Homecomingshould check in on Neelix.
Another crucial aspect ofVoyager’shomecoming is all the data and technology the ship brought back with it.Voyagerholds the record for most first contacts of any Federation vessel ever. The knowledge gained from these species greatly enhances the Federation’s knowledge base. The technologyVoyagergained, such as Viridian medical practices, could potentially be used to save and improve lives. Finally,Voyagerbrought back some unique technological innovations, including the hull-armor and transphasic torpedoes seen in “Endgame.” EverythingVoyagerlearned, everything it brought back could tip the balance of power in the Alpha Quadrant.
Star Trek: Voyager: HomecomingCan Bridge the Gap
There Are Some Burning IssuesHomecomingShould Explore
While theStar Treknovels, comics and later shows and movies have given fans glimpses of what came next for Janeway and company, so much has still been left unsaid.
Needless to say,Star Trek: Voyager’sfinale left many unanswered questions, despite the crew making it safely home. While theStar Treknovels, comics and later shows and movies have given fans glimpses of what came next for Janeway and company, so much has still been left unsaid. The issues raised byVoyager’sreturn could make for some epic, thought-provoking stories, such as how the Klingons or the Romulans might react to some of the technologyVoyagerbrought home. This would make a great topic forStar Trek: Voyager: Homecomingto explore.
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Another areaStar Trek: Voyager: Homecomingneeds to look at is how the ship affected the races of the Delta Quadrant. WhileVoyagerwas a good representative of Starfleet ideals while in the Delta Quadrant, they still managed to draw the ire of a lot of races there, such as the Hirogen, to say nothing of the one-off species they encountered. These races could one day come to the Alpha Quadrant, looking to settle the score. WhileHomecomingmay not deal with this issue head-on, it at least needs to be acknowledged.
Finally,Star Trek: Voyager: Homecomingcan maneuver the characters into the roles fans will see them in later.
Finally,Star Trek: Voyager: Homecomingcan maneuver the characters into the roles fans will see them in later. For example, when Seven of Nine returns in the opening episodes ofPicard, she is a member of the Fenris Rangers, a galactic group of vigilantes. The show never mentions how she came to join them, andHomecominghas a grand opportunity to show the chain of events that led Seven to join them. WhetherHomecomingwill acknowledgeHarry’s role in Starfleet Intelligenceremains to be seen, but it could show him being recruited.
Star Trek: Voyager: HomecomingWill Be a Love Letter to Fans
VoyagerFans Have Been Waiting Over 20 Years For This Moment
Star Trek: Voyager: Homecominghas a lot to accomplish in its five issues, and while it may not answer every single one of the questions raised by the ship’s return, it could go a long way to addressing them. Fans grew to love the crew ofVoyager, and while their appearances in the laterStar Trekshows have been most welcome, the immediate resolution of their journey has never been revealed–until now.Homecomingis everyStar Trek: Voyagerfan’s dream.IDW has made some truly greatStar Trekcomics, andHomecominglooks to keep that streak going, providing fans with closure for the beloved show.
Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming#1 is on sale this September from IDW Publishing!
