Legacy Star Trek Character Officially Confirms Major Return In Solo Series

Image via Paramount Published Oct 6, 2026, 3:28 PM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. Sign in to your CBR account IDW's Star Trek series excitedly pulls a beloved legacy character back into the spotlight, with a new series of her own. NEW Hover to rip Graded Comics Rip Mystery Packs of Graded Cards & Collectibles Hover here to rip the pack open. Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 Marvel, 1964 · CGC 5.0 Comic value $1,353 Detective Comics #378 DC, 1968 · CGC 9.8 Comic value $1,205 The comic book publishing titan revealed that Gates McFadden will once again step into the role of Beverly Crusher for an all-new era. "Iconic STAR TREK actress Gates McFadden (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard) is returning to the character of Beverly Crusher, but this time as the writer of the comic l...