Kirk’s Return & The Last Starship: Writers Lanzing & Kelly Reveal All | Heroes Journey EP 9

The comic book series The Last Starship is making a big impact, attracting both longtime Star Trek fans and new readers. In this episode of Heroes Journey, writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly talk with Sean O’Connell about what makes the series so compelling. They discuss how they reimagined Star Trek storytelling and brought back James T. Kirk in a way that feels fresh, relevant, and deeply human.

Lanzing and Kelly share insights into the development process, the enthusiastic response to the first issue, and the growing popularity of the series. They explain how The Last Starship intentionally appeals to people who aren’t traditionally Star Trek fans, and how it explores themes like failing systems and societal breakdown without simply mirroring current events.

Sean and Sierra also discuss the potential for expanding the Star Trek universe through comics, especially focusing on the version from the Chris Pine/J.J. Abrams films.

Finally, there’s exciting comic book news: Scarlett Johansson is reportedly joining Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II!

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2025-12-12 01:06