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Doctor Crusher Returns in New Star Trek Comic

Star Trek fans will see Doctor Beverly Crusher return in a new comic series titled Star Trek: Crusher, announced by IDW Publishing. Gates McFadden, who portrayed the character on screen, will write the story, marking her debut as a comic writer. The series will fill the 20‑year gap between the 2003 film Nemesis and the final season of Star Trek: Picard, exploring Crusher’s life after the original series ended. IDW said the comic will be illustrated by Megan Levens with colors by Charlie Kirchoff, and a cover preview was released. McFadden said she is thrilled to script a new chapter in Crusher’s saga and hopes fans will enjoy the fresh perspective. CEO Davidi Jonas praised McFadden’s involvement, noting her unique connection to the character. The comic is slated for a summer 2027 release, with more details expected in the coming months. The project follows a trend of actors writing stories about their own characters, as seen with Andrew Robinson and JG Hertzler in the past.

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The essential points

  1. 01Gates McFadden will write Star Trek: Crusher, a comic set between Nemesis and Picard’s finale, releasing summer 2027.
  2. 02IDW Publishing will illustrate the series with Megan Levens and color by Charlie Kirchoff, and a cover preview has been released.
  3. 03Doctor Crusher’s backstory, including her son Jack, was revealed in Picard season three, prompting this new narrative.
  4. 04McFadden, who played Crusher on screen, is excited to debut as a comic writer and hopes fans will enjoy the fresh perspective.
The full brief

Star Trek fans will see Doctor Beverly Crusher return in a new comic series titled Star Trek: Crusher, announced by IDW Publishing. Gates McFadden, who portrayed the character on screen, will write the story, marking her debut as a comic writer. The series will fill the 20‑year gap between the 2003 film Nemesis and the final season of Star Trek: Picard, exploring Crusher’s life after the original series ended.

IDW said the comic will be illustrated by Megan Levens with colors by Charlie Kirchoff, and a cover preview was released. McFadden said she is thrilled to script a new chapter in Crusher’s saga and hopes fans will enjoy the fresh perspective. CEO Davidi Jonas praised McFadden’s involvement, noting her unique connection to the character.

The comic is slated for a summer 2027 release, with more details expected in the coming months. The project follows a trend of actors writing stories about their own characters, as seen with Andrew Robinson and JG Hertzler in the past.