IDW ’s furrow of ongoingStar Trekcomics have already made many prima contributions to the dealership ’s sprawling lore , but perhapsits most affecting thread has been the deepening of Spock and Worf ’s friendship – as Spock openly affirms that the Klingon is his last living friendin the a la mode effect of theDefiantseries .

Star Trek : Defiant#21 – written by Christopher Cantwell , with art by Angel Unzueta – solidify the connection between two ofTrek’smost dear characters , with Spock sound as far as to say their relationship is “ no less solid ” than the one between him and his oldest allies .

The ontogenesis of this bond across multiple generation ofTrekhas been pivotal to makingDefianta definitive depicting of both Worf and Spock – a duo fan did n’t realize they need until it was given to them .

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As A Long-Lived Vulcan, Spock Has Had Many Friendships Come And Go – Now, Only Worf Remains

Star Trek: Defiant#21 – Written By Christopher Cantwell; Art By Angel Unzueta; Available Now From IDW Publishing

One of the exceptional thing about IDW Publishing’sStar Trekcomic book revivalhas been the agency it has throw persona from disparate corner of the franchise ’s macrocosm together , from across unlike tv set show and eras , and worked diligently to make every interaction between different pairing of iconic characters bestow to the overall flight of the book . Writer Christopher Cantwell might not have planned for a friendship to bloom between Worf and Spock from the beginning , but it has been one ofDefiant’score virtues .

[ Spock and Worf ’s ] moment together at the end ofStar Trek : Defiant#21 … feels like a well - earned checkpoint for the pair , as they prepare to face the extragalactic nebula ’s next great crisis together .

However it developed , Worf and Spock ’s progressively close active stands out , as much because of how the two characters clash ashow they reflect each other . In other Scripture , they are as much an “ uneven couple ” as a double-dyed pair – and their second together at the end ofStar Trek : Defiant#21 , in which Benjamin Spock punctuate their “ bond ” and the two parcel a Vulcan salutation before teasing each other , experience like a well - earned checkpoint for the pair , as they get up to face the galaxy ’s next peachy crisis together .

Robin Curtis and Kirstie Alley as Lt. Saavik in Star Trek.

Spock Has Become A Mentor And A Confidant To Captain Worf In IDW’s “Defiant”

A Connection Across Eras

IDW’sStar Trekhas put Worf through the aroused ringer over the past several years , as he has continue to be cardinal to the drama and struggle that motor bothDefiantand the flagshipStar Trekongoing serial . Consequently , Spock has come to dally an essential role as a counterbalancing force in Worf ’s life , help him to maintain perspective , and go on to serve as one of the pivotal heroes of his generation . Their friendship has grown out of Spock ’s wise to counsel and sage - like perspective – because Worf has responded appropriately to them .

The Star Trek franchise is home base to more than a few majuscule bromances , and now one of the best of all prison term is returning .

That is to say , Worf has risen to every challenge that he has so far faced as the captain of theDefiant , even during some of the most terrible moments theStar Trekgalaxy has ever faced . Benjamin Spock himself has pull in latitude between his legendary best protagonist and longtime higher-ranking officeholder Captain James T. Kirk and Worf , and it is unmistakable that – at least in Spock ’s approximation – Worf has lived up to the comparing . Otherwise , Spock would never have made it . This , if nothing else , intend how solid their friendship sincerely has become , asStar Trek : Defiant#21 reiterates .

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IDW’s Star Trek Doesn’t Pull Punches – But It Doesn’t Neglect The Lighter Side Of Trek, Either

Optimism Is Essential To The Franchise

Over the years , the tenor and tone ofStar Trek – across all its various multimedia limb – has evolved to reflect the prevailing sentiments of the current era . In other words , as pop finish in worldwide has become “ gritty ” and “ darker , ” so hasTrek . To a certain degree , IDW ’s comic Holy Writ take on the enfranchisement , as exemplified byDefiant , is no exception to this . Thankfully , though , the originative teams behind thisTrekrenaissance have not forgotten that a rich vein of optimism is always a necessary ingredient to narrate a trueStar Trekstory .

Now that [ Spock ’s ] connection with Worf has truly begun to sink in with fan of the franchise , it is something thatStar Trekshould continue to cultivate and let thrive in the recollective term .

As theTrekgalaxy as a whole , and Worf individually , have faced incredible darkness , storylines like his grow fastening to Spock have givenDefiantits much - needed lightness . At times , it has even been a worthful source of levity , to balance out the gravity of the threats faced by Captain Worf and his crew , and Captain Sisko and his crew in the mainStar Trektitle . Hopefully , the series will continue to underscore their moral force moving forward , allowing it to grow even more substantial .

Spock in 1960s Star Trek and Worf in Star Trek- Next Generation season 1

The evolution of genuine friendships out of comradeliness has been a staple ofStar Trekgoing back toThe Original Series , whenSpock was part of the progenitalTrekfriendship , between him and Captain Kirk . All these years by and by , Spock is part of another all - meter greatTrekbond , and now that his connection with Worf has truly begun to drop in with fan of the franchise , it is something thatStar Trekshould continue to domesticate and let fly high in the long terminus .

Star Trek is one of pop cultivation ’s biggest multimedia franchises , spanning multiple movie , TV shows , book , cartoon strip , video games , and various other media . The enfranchisement was created by Gene Roddenberry and started with the 1960s television set series starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy . Over the decades , several equally popular serial publication have come out since as Star Trek : The Next Generation and Star Trek : Discovery .

Star Trek Defiant #21 cover, featuring Spock and Worf doing the Vulcan greeting

Star Trek is one of pop culture’s biggest multimedia franchises, spanning multiple movies, TV shows, books, comics, video games, and various other media. The franchise was created by Gene Roddenberry and started with the 1960s TV series starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Over the decades, several equally popular series have come out since as Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Discovery.

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