Title: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy #5
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Brand: Star Trek (Licensed by CBS Studios)
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Coming-of-Age
Format: Comic Book – Mini-Series Finale
Release Date: 2016
Issue: #5 of 5
đ The Story
In the thrilling conclusion of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, timelines converge and destinies collide. The young cadets of the Academy—T’Laan, Lucia Gonzales, Shev, Grace Chen, and their fellow recruits—face their biggest challenge yet in deep space. As they delve into a hidden mystery that could reshape the foundations of Starfleet, they form unexpected alliances and confront the legacy of Starfleet’s past.
Meanwhile, flashbacks to Uhura’s Academy days reveal hidden truths and build emotional stakes, connecting the future to the present. With the fate of their mission hanging in the balance, the team must overcome their differences and unite as one. Will they rise to shape a better tomorrow for the Federation?
đ§đ Main Characters
- T’Laan – A Vulcan cadet wrestling with logic vs. emotion
- Lucia Gonzales – Outspoken and determined human cadet
- Shev – An Andorian with a strong sense of loyalty
- Grace Chen – The group's scientific mind
- Nyota Uhura (past timeline) – Cadet Uhura connects the story's two timelines
✍️ Creative Team
- Writers: Mike Johnson & Ryan Parrott
- Artist: Derek Charm
- Colorist: Jason Lewis
- Letterer: Neil Uyetake
- Editor: Sarah Gaydos
đž About the Series
Starfleet Academy is a five-issue mini-series set in the rebooted Star Trek universe (Kelvin Timeline), expanding on the lives of young cadets training for interstellar service. Blending personal growth, friendship, and high-stakes sci-fi exploration, the series brings a fresh perspective to the Star Trek franchise.
