Doctor who and star trek meet in comics crossover wired. Michael jan friedman is the author of nearly sixty books of fiction and nonfiction, more than half of which bear the name star trek or some variation thereof. Doctors orders ebook by diane duane official publisher page. When the federations most terrifying enemy strikes an unholy alliance with one of the doctors most hated antagonists, the result is devastation on a cosmic scale. The doctor is a 24th century emergency medical hologram emh mark i, known for being chief medical officer aboard the u.
The two greatest science fiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history, in star trek. The next generation, and in numerous books, comics, and video games. Nemesis 2002 that centers on jeanluc picard sir patrick stewart in the next chapter of his life. With patrick stewart, alison pill, isa briones, michelle hurd. Most of the connections between the two franchises have. This sevenyearold proves that star trek really is for everyone. Noah hawley dished about his upcoming star trek movie at paramount today at tca with deadline. Meeting between the 11th doctor of doctor who fame and the crew of the enterprise of the series star trek the next generation.
These were collected in two graphic novels published on 9 october 2012 and 26 february 20. When the federations most terrifying enemy strikes an unholy alliance with one of the doctor s most hated antagonists, the result is devastation on a cosmic scale. Voyager during its seven year voyage through the delta quadrant the presence of the doctor in star trek timelines was first revealed in a dev blog, although few details were released versions. Like lost in space and the twilight zone, it is one of very few englishlanguage science fiction franchises that are older than star trek and currently in production, and the only such franchise maintaining narrative. This is decent but not quite as good as the first four issues. The book however proves to be slightly disappointing at times. The two greatest sciencefiction properties of all time cross over for t. For those out there who know of doctor who, i think you. Assimilation2 comic book by idw 8 issues, 27 covers may 2012 to dec 2012. All very simple and straightforward, no set backs or plot twists, and all very unremarkable. Author doctor was added august 30, 2017 as a ranked and community reward for the hybrid factiongalaxy event our thoughts combined level 5090 diplomacy base at 14 is approximate. External links legion of superheroes prezero hour article at dc comics database, the dc comics wiki. Doctor who is a longrunning british science fiction television program. Exploring new worlds set to arrive at the skirball cultural center.
When the federations most terrifying enemy strikes an unholy alliance with one of the doctors most. There are about 2,300 star trek novels, short stories, comics, and ebooks in circulation. While doctors orders does not boldly go where other novels havent gone before, it is a fastpaced, wellwritten adventure in which the characters remain true to the star trek universe. At times, especially in the world of comic books, star trek has crossed over with properties normally external to the star trek universe. Mccoy, with his wry sense of humor, brings an added dimension to the story. Created by kirsten beyer, michael chabon, akiva goldsman.
The actor playing jason bolt the eldest brother was robert brown who played lazarus in the star trek episode the alternative factor. A onehour retrospective on star trek featuring leonard nimoy was produced in 1983 prior to production of star trek iii. The cybermen have never been my favorite doctor who monster but they are fantastic in this, in fact the cybermen saying the iconic, resistance is futile, saying was fantastic. On saturday, just before the star trek universe panel began in hall h of san diego comiccon, fansite. Top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. He has also written for network and cable television, radio, and comic books, the star trek. The star trek franchise has made several references to the doctor who universe, and the two also share some behindthescenes commonalities. The past is written, but the future is left for us to write. The enterprise war is now one of my favorite star trek novels, ever. There isnt really any explanation as to why the world of star trek can collide with that of doctor who, especially as i think there may have even been references to star trek in the show i could be wrong, though. Davies and david tennant talk star trek and star wars. Due to the two franchises being produced in different countries, shared cast members are uncommon.
Bones mccoy is a character in the american science fiction franchise star trek. Picard features sir patrick stewart reprising his iconic role as jeanluc picard, which he played for seven seasons on star trek. David ajala is joining the cast as a character named book. Star trek next generation doctor who assimilation comic. Assimilation 2 is a 2012 comic book miniseries from idw that is a crossover of science fiction longrunners star trek and doctor who. The two greatest sciencefiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history, in star trek. This videotaped special is often syndicated and shown in canada as the 80th episode of star trek 1966.
I love doctor who and star trek the next generation lots and this first volume of the comic book crossover was fantastic. The series is produced by cbs television studios in association with secret hideout and roddenberry entertainment. All the major characters of both franchises have so much personality and humor in them. Unlike the starships of the four other star trek series, this enterprise doesnt have deflector shields or phasers, but it. Picards third episode introduces us to pilot chris rios, who commands a number of identical emergency holograms, including a doctor. For my 2nd youtube vid, i wanted to do a little trek spoof with my master replicas enterprise. It seems hes getting back into character a little early. The premise of the story is that the borg and the cybermen have formed an alliance, and that the eleventh doctor, along. Large wine glasses hold 17 oz of your favorite wine. Hes said that hes been approached about returning to the role again in the second. Medicine in star trek refers to the medical technologies, procedures and conditions as seen in the star trek fictional universe. The original series, book 50 by diane duane book cover, description, publication history.
Only gave it three stars for the novelty of having the two franchises together, but if they ever do it again lets hope they come up with a more rewarding plot line. I enjoyed it thoroughly and couldnt put it down, reading it during my lunch breaks at work, while on the. Voyager star robert picardo has said that hes in talks to return to star trek in the second season of star trek. Although star trek is one of the most powerful sciencefiction brands of all time, the franchise has struggled over the last couple of decades. Star trek forums for star trek fans chat about the series and the movies here. The experience, the doctor is the lead physician on board copernicus station on the edge of the alpha and delta quadrants. Feel like an official red wine connoisseur visiting the chateau picard each time you use this star trek. This book collects the second half of the star trek. Lenard also played the role of sarek, spocks father, in the original star trek tv series, as well as a romulan commander in the episode balance of terror the first time the romulans are seen in the series. Assimilation2 is an eightissue limited series comic book written by scott and david tipton, assisted by tony lee on. The doctor and the enterprise is a gen dr who and star trek.
When a klingon vessel arrives laying claim to the planet, its landing party also vanishes, resulting in a confrontation with the enterprise. Voyager stars robert picardo got back into character as the doctor for star trek. Star trek the next generation doctor who assimilation. The only way you can really take this is to see it as some bizarre fanfiction comes to life professionally. Discovery season 2 was a hit, becoming the most popular digital original tv show in the world during april. At 190 meters long, the nx01 is a bit smaller than kirks enterprise, and carries a crew complement of just eightythree men and women, all human, with the exception of the vulcan science officer and the denobulan doctor. While testing a group of people the audience members whose dna apparently resists borg nanoprobes, the station comes under assault by the borg themselves. Mccoy was most famously portrayed by actor deforest kelley in the original star trek series from 1966 to 1969, and he also appears in the animated star trek series, six star trek movies, the pilot episode of star trek. Picard and he did not let back, as he systematically savaged the show and even introduced a number of new words to describe just how awful it is.
The two greatest sciencefiction properties of all time crossover for the. Assimilation 2 is an eightissue limited series comic book written by scott and david tipton, assisted by tony lee on issues 1 to 4, with art by j. List of crossovers with other properties memory beta. Ten of his titles have appeared on the new york times bestseller list. The new series will follow this iconic character into the next chapter of his life. Two of scifis biggest franchises collide in star trek.
The star trek novel ishmael by barbara hambly contains several references to doctor who. Unfortunatelly, this book is not really suitable for the kindle. Enterprise ended in 2005, and it was over ten years before cbs produced another tv series. Picards new doctor is already more important than you think.
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