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Published Mar 5, 2026, 8:30 AM EST
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IDW Publishing is about to follow the budding young adventurers of Starfleet Academy on their next interstellar journey.
Per a press release from IDW Publishing, fans can look forward to a brand-new story set in the world of their favorite new series when Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Lost Contact #1 arrives in stores on April 15. Written by Layne Morgan with art by Coralí Espuna, colors by Nora Serrano, and letters by Neil Uyetake, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Lost Contact #1 will follow Captain Nahla Ake and the cadets of Starfleet Academy as they embark upon a journey to a lifeless planet where nothing is what it seems.
Fans can check out the various covers for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Lost Contact #1, as well as seven exclusive interior preview pages, before they're able to pick up the comics for themselves.
- Written by LAYNE MORGAN
- Art by CORALÍ ESPUNA
- Colors by NORA SERRANO
- Letters by NEIL UYETAKE
- Main cover art by CORALÍ ESPUNA
- Variant cover art by LIANA KANGAS
The official solicit synopsis for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Lost Contact #1 from IDW Publishing reads, "Caleb, Genesis, Jay-Den, Kyle, and Tarima are all students of Starfleet Academy, the illustrious school responsible for the Federation's best. One day, they dream of serving as great leaders on board ships of their own, to study the cultural intricacies of sentient life amongst the Galaxy, or to go where no person has explored before."
The synopsis continues, "But today, their mission is simply to execute a survey simulation on a lifeless, low-oxygen planet. Or at least, it seems simple... until a huge storm cuts off their contact with their teachers aboard the Athena... and something impossible appears: an alien. Now, they'll have to work together and use everything they've learned in class about first contact to make it off the planet alive!"
How Does Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Lost Contact Connect To The Star Trek Universe?
Image via ParamountStar Trek: Starfleet Academy — Lost Contact is the first comic book tie-in for the recently released Star Trek: Starfleet Academy streaming series. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premiered on Paramount+ on January 15 and immediately won over audiences with its new take on the classic Star Trek formula.
Set in the 32nd century after the events of Star Trek: Discovery, which saw Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets begin recovering from The Burn, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy follows the first proper generation of Starfleet cadets in more than a century. The series' leading ensemble cast includes Holly Hunter as Captain Nahla Ake of the USS Athena, Sandro Rosta as Caleb Mir, Karim Diané as Jay-Den Kraag, Kerrice Brooks as Sam, George Hawkins as Darem Reymi, and fan-favorite franchise stars Robert Picardo and Tig Notaro as the Doctor and Jett Reno, respectively.
Since its premiere, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been widely lauded by critics, with the series currently boasting an 88% "Certified Fresh" rating via review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. That being said, the series has been met with a far more divisive response from audiences, with Star Trek: Starfleet Academy holding a mere 49% audience-generated "Popcornmeter" score as of the time of writing.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Lost Contact #1 from IDW Publishing goes on sale April 15.
Release Date January 15, 2026
Network Paramount+
Showrunner Alex Kurtzman, Noga Landau
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