To get us into the mood for J.J. Abrams’ highly anticipated STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (still unsure about that title) comic book publishers IDW will debut a new canonical series subtitled COUNTDOWN TO DARKNESS. Due to hit shelves in January, the mini-series will feature a script co-penned by the film’s writer Roberto Orci and the writer of IDW’s ongoing STAR TREK series Mike Johnson, while Italian artist David Messina (ANGEL; STAR TREK) handles art duties.

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS opens in cinemas May 17th.

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