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{{Sidebar comic|
 
{{Sidebar comic|
| image = Countdown to Darkness issue 1 cover.png
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|image = Countdown to Darkness issue 1 cover.png
| image2 = Countdown to Darkness issue 1 cover B.jpg
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|image2 =
| Writer = [[Mike Johnson]]
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|writer = [[Mike Johnson]]
| Artist = [[David Messina]]
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|artist = [[David Messina]]
| Publisher = [[IDW Publishing]]
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|publisher = [[IDW Publishing]]
| Editor = [[Andy Schmidt]]
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|editor = [[Andy Schmidt]]
| Series = [[Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness|Countdown to Darkness]] #1
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|series = [[Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness|Countdown to Darkness]] #1
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|cover date =
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| Published = {{d|23|January|2013}}
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|published = {{d|23|January|2013}}
| Pages =
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|pages =
| Year =
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|year = [[2259]]
| Stardate =
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|stardate =
| Reference = {{ASIN|B00B1VZ3LI}}<br />{{ASIN|B00B3736O6}} (''Enterprise'' Edition)
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|reference = {{ASIN|B00B1VZ3LI}}<br />{{ASIN|B00BIJJL4S}} (CGC cover)<br />{{ASIN|B00B3736O6}} (''Enterprise'' Ed.)<br />{{ASIN|B00GG2V0VY}} (Kindle)
 
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}}
   
 
== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
 
;Blurb
 
;Blurb
:''The countdown to the motion picture event of 2013 begins here, in this blockbuster 4-issue prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the [[Star Trek Into Darkness|upcoming ''STAR TREK'' film]]! Like the best-selling [[Star Trek: Countdown|STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN]] in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by ''[[Star Trek (film)|STAR TREK]]'' writer/producer [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Mike Johnson]] ([[Star Trek (IDW ongoing)|''STAR TREK'' ongoing series]]), and drawn by the original STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN artist, [[David Messina]]! STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN TO DARKNESS is the can't-miss lead-in to the new adventures of the ''[[USS Enterprise (alternate reality)|Enterprise]]'' crew!''
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:''The countdown to the motion picture event of 2013 begins here, in this blockbuster 4-issue prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the [[Star Trek Into Darkness|upcoming ''STAR TREK'' film]]! Like the best-selling ''[[Star Trek: Countdown|STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN]]'' in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by ''[[Star Trek (film)|STAR TREK]]'' writer/producer [[Roberto Orci]] and [[Mike Johnson]] ([[Star Trek: Ongoing|''STAR TREK'' ongoing series]]), and drawn by the original ''STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN'' artist, [[David Messina]]! STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN TO DARKNESS is the can't-miss lead-in to the new adventures of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701 alternate reality}} crew!''
 
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== Background Information ==
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== Background information ==
 
=== Creators ===
 
=== Creators ===
 
* Written by:
 
* Written by:
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** [[Roberto Orci]] (story)
 
** [[Roberto Orci]] (story)
 
* Artists:
 
* Artists:
** [[David Messina]] (interior art, cover art)
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** [[David Messina]] (interior art and cover art)
** [[Stephen Molnar]] (cover art, ''Enterprise'' Edition)
 
 
** [[Marina Castelvetro]] (ink assist)
 
** [[Marina Castelvetro]] (ink assist)
** [[Claudia Scarletgothica]] (color art)
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** [[Claudia ScarletGothica]] (color art, interior and cover)
 
** [[Chris Mowry]] (letters)
 
** [[Chris Mowry]] (letters)
 
** [[Stephen Molnar]] (cover art, ''Enterprise'' Edition)
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** [[John Rauch]] (cover color art, ''Enterprise'' Edition)
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** [[Erfan Fajar]] (cover art, ''Hastings'' Edition)
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** [[Stellar Labs]] (cover color art, ''Hastings'' Edition)
 
* Creative consultant: [[Anthony Pascale]]
 
* Creative consultant: [[Anthony Pascale]]
 
* Editor: [[Scott Dunbier]]
 
* Editor: [[Scott Dunbier]]
   
 
===Cover gallery===
 
===Cover gallery===
"Countdown to Darkness, Issue 1" had multiple variant covers. The [http://www.cgccomics.com/ CGC] cover was limited to 100 copies and required readers to order 250 editions of regular copies to qualify and receive. The ''Enterprise'' Edition cover was limited to 1701 covers and could be ordered by US and UK readers from http://www.startrekenterprise.co.uk/ The Hastings cover was exclusive to [[Wikipedia:Hastings Entertainment|Hastings Entertainment]] stores.
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"Countdown to Darkness, Issue 1" had multiple variant covers. The [http://www.cgccomics.com/ CGC] cover was limited to 100 copies and required readers to order 250 editions of regular copies to qualify and receive. The ''Enterprise'' Edition cover was limited to 1,701 covers and could be ordered by US and UK readers from [http://www.startrekenterprise.co.uk StarTrekEnterprise.co.uk]. The Hastings cover was exclusive to [[Wikipedia:Hastings Entertainment|Hastings Entertainment]] stores.
   
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Countdown to Darkness issue 1 cover RI CGC.jpg|CGC cover
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File:Countdown to Darkness tpb cover.jpg|First trade paperback cover
File:Countdown to Darkness issue 1 Enterprise Edition.jpg|''Enterprise'' Edition cover
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File:Countdown to Darkness issue 1 cover B.jpg|Cover B
File:Countdown to Darkness issue 1 cover RE.jpg|Hastings cover
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File:Countdown to Darkness issue 1 cover RI CGC.jpg|Retail incentive CGC cover by [[David Messina]] and [[Claudia ScarletGothica]]
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File:Countdown to Darkness issue 1 Enterprise Edition.jpg|''Enterprise'' Edition cover by [[Stephen Molnar]] and [[John Rauch]]
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File:Countdown to Darkness issue 1 cover RE.jpg|Hastings cover by [[Erfan Fajar]], colors by [[Stellar Labs]]
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
==External link==
 
==External link==
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* {{mbeta-quote|Countdown to Darkness, Number One}}
* {{NCwiki}}
 
   
 
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 6 December 2019

Real world article
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Summary

Blurb
The countdown to the motion picture event of 2013 begins here, in this blockbuster 4-issue prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the upcoming STAR TREK film! Like the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson (STAR TREK ongoing series), and drawn by the original STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN artist, David Messina! STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN TO DARKNESS is the can't-miss lead-in to the new adventures of the USS Enterprise crew!

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Background information

Creators

Cover gallery

"Countdown to Darkness, Issue 1" had multiple variant covers. The CGC cover was limited to 100 copies and required readers to order 250 editions of regular copies to qualify and receive. The Enterprise Edition cover was limited to 1,701 covers and could be ordered by US and UK readers from StarTrekEnterprise.co.uk. The Hastings cover was exclusive to Hastings Entertainment stores.

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