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{{Sidebar comic|
 
{{Sidebar comic|
| Image = Gorn Crisis cover.jpg
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| image = Star Trek Classics - The Gorn Crisis cover.jpg
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| imagecap = IDW edition cover
 
| Writer = [[Kevin J. Anderson]] and [[Rebecca Moesta]]
 
| Writer = [[Kevin J. Anderson]] and [[Rebecca Moesta]]
 
| Artist = [[Igor Kordey]]
 
| Artist = [[Igor Kordey]]
| Publisher = [[WildStorm Comics]]
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| Publisher = [[WildStorm Comics]]<br />[[IDW Publishing]]
| Series = [[Star Trek: The Next Generation (WildStorm)|WildStorm TNG]]
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| Series = [[Star Trek: The Next Generation (WildStorm)|WildStorm TNG]]<br />''[[Star Trek Classics]]'' (IDW)
| Published = {{m|January|2001}}
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| Published = {{m|January|2001}} (Wildstorm hardcover)<br />{{m|October|2002}} (WildStorm paperback)<br />{{d|7|December|2011}} (IDW edition)
 
| Pages = 96
 
| Pages = 96
 
| Year = [[2375]]
 
| Year = [[2375]]
 
| Stardate = 51701.3
 
| Stardate = 51701.3
| ISBN = 1563899264
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| Reference = ISBN 1563897547 (WildStorm HC)<br />ISBN 1563899264 (WildStorm PB)<br />ISBN 1613771290 (IDW edition)
 
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The ''Enterprise'' is sent to secure an alliance with the Gorn during the Dominion War, while an untimely civil war in the Gorn Hegemony arises.
 
The ''Enterprise'' is sent to secure an alliance with the Gorn during the Dominion War, while an untimely civil war in the Gorn Hegemony arises.
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==Summary==
 
==Summary==
 
;From the back cover
 
;From the back cover
:''With a fierce war raging and resources running low, the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise'' &trade;]] has been assigned a sensitive diplomatic mission &ndash; to enlist aid from the alien race known as the [[Gorn]]. But the Gorn have a crisis of their own, a brewing revoution in their ranks. And when it comes to the [[Federation]], some of the Gorn have long memories...''
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:''With a fierce war raging and resources running low, the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise'' &trade;]] has been assigned a sensitive diplomatic mission &ndash; to enlist aid from the alien race known as the [[Gorn]]. But the Gorn have a crisis of their own, a brewing revolution in their ranks. And when it comes to the [[Federation]], some of the Gorn have long memories...''
   
 
:''With more than eleven million copies of their books in print, authors [[Kevin J. Anderson]] and [[Rebecca Moesta]] are no strangers to fans of high-octane science fiction adventure. Well known for their ''Star Wars'', ''X-Files'', and ''Dune'' novels, ''THE GORN CRISIS'' marks their first foray into the ''[[Star Trek]]'' &reg; universe.''
 
:''With more than eleven million copies of their books in print, authors [[Kevin J. Anderson]] and [[Rebecca Moesta]] are no strangers to fans of high-octane science fiction adventure. Well known for their ''Star Wars'', ''X-Files'', and ''Dune'' novels, ''THE GORN CRISIS'' marks their first foray into the ''[[Star Trek]]'' &reg; universe.''
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'''Star Trek: The Next Generation "The Gorn Crisis"''' was a [[comics|graphic novel]] about the [[Gorn]]s attempt to retake the [[Cestus III]] [[colony]], as the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} tries to stop them, which coincided with a Gorn civil war.
 
'''Star Trek: The Next Generation "The Gorn Crisis"''' was a [[comics|graphic novel]] about the [[Gorn]]s attempt to retake the [[Cestus III]] [[colony]], as the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} tries to stop them, which coincided with a Gorn civil war.
   
==Background Information==
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==Background information==
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*This graphic novel was rereleased in {{y|2011}} by [[IDW Publishing]], under its ''[[Star Trek Classics]]'' line.
* For some reason, the ''Enterprise'' [[transporter room]], which usually has 6 pads, has 10.
 
   
 
===Creators===
 
===Creators===
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** [[Rebecca Moesta]]
 
** [[Rebecca Moesta]]
 
* Artists:
 
* Artists:
** [[Igor Kordey]] (painting)
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** [[Igor Kordey]] (painting - interior and cover)
** [[Richard Starkings]] (letters)
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** [[Richard Starkings]] and [[Albert Deschesne]] (letters)
** [[Albert Deschesne]] (letters)
 
 
** [[Alex Sinclair]] (design)
 
** [[Alex Sinclair]] (design)
 
* Editor: [[Jeff Mariotte]]
 
* Editor: [[Jeff Mariotte]]
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=== Cover gallery ===
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<gallery>
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File:Gorn Crisis cover.jpg|Wildstorm edition cover
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</gallery>
   
 
==Characters==
 
==Characters==
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===Main Characters===
 
===Main Characters===
 
* [[Jean-Luc Picard]]
 
* [[Jean-Luc Picard]]
* [[William Riker]]
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* [[William T. Riker]]
 
* [[Data]]
 
* [[Data]]
 
* [[Geordi La Forge]]
 
* [[Geordi La Forge]]
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==External link==
 
==External link==
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* {{NCwiki}}
* [http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/store/news/article/112885.html Wildstorm's Lush Epic "The Gorn Crisis"], a [[Startrek.com]] review.
 
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[[Category:Comics|Gorn Crisis]]
 
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The Enterprise is sent to secure an alliance with the Gorn during the Dominion War, while an untimely civil war in the Gorn Hegemony arises.

Summary

From the back cover
With a fierce war raging and resources running low, the U.S.S. Enterprise has been assigned a sensitive diplomatic mission – to enlist aid from the alien race known as the Gorn. But the Gorn have a crisis of their own, a brewing revolution in their ranks. And when it comes to the Federation, some of the Gorn have long memories...
With more than eleven million copies of their books in print, authors Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta are no strangers to fans of high-octane science fiction adventure. Well known for their Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune novels, THE GORN CRISIS marks their first foray into the Star Trek ® universe.
Painter Igor Kordey has illustrated the adventures of many of today's most beloved pop culture icons, including Tarzan, Star Wars, Predator, and Batman. THE GORN CRISIS is his first Star Trek project.

Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.

Star Trek: The Next Generation "The Gorn Crisis" was a graphic novel about the Gorns attempt to retake the Cestus III colony, as the USS Enterprise-E tries to stop them, which coincided with a Gorn civil war.

Background information

Creators

Cover gallery

Characters

Canon characters listed below are linked to the main article about them. Non-canon characters are not linked, but those that recurred, appearing or being mentioned in more than one story, are defined further in WildStorm TNG characters.

Main Characters

References

Cestus III; Dominion; Dominion War; Gorn; Manual steering column; Vulcan

External link

  • Template:NCwiki


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