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'''Star Trek - X-Men II: Second Contact''' was a comic book crossover between the X-Men of [[Marvel Comics]] and the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|Enterprise-D]] crew from [[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]. It seemingly does not take place in the same continuity as the first [[Star Trek - X-Men]] crossover.
  
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{{Sidebar comic|
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| image = Second Contact cover.jpg
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| Writer = [[Dan Abnett]] & [[Ian Edginton]]
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| Artist = [[Cary Nord]] & [[Scott Koblish]]
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| Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]
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| Editor = [[Tim Tuohy]]
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| Published = {{m|May|1998}}
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| Pages = 64
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| Year = [[April|5 April]] [[2063]]
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| Stardate = 50893.5
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| image2 = Second Contact alternate cover.jpg
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A crossover between Marvel's ''X-Men'' superhero team and the Next Generation ''Star Trek'' crew.
   
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==Story==
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==Summary==
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Following the events of the film ''[[Star Trek: First Contact]]'', the ''Enterprise'', while returning to the [[24th century]], is diverted to the 20th century of a [[parallel universe]] by a powerful time-traveller called Kang the Conquerer. There, they encounter the super-powered mutants named the X-Men, and assist them in fighting Kang's plans to remake the timelines of every known universe. If these two groups of heroes fail-- history itself will change forever!
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Following the events of the film {{film|8}}, the ''Enterprise'', while returning to the [[24th century]], is diverted to the [[20th century]] of a [[parallel universe]] by a powerful [[time travel]]er called Kang the Conqueror. There, they encounter the super-powered [[mutation|mutants]] named the X-Men, and assist them in fighting Kang's plan to remake the [[timeline]]s of every known [[universe]]. If these two groups of heroes fail – [[history]] itself will change forever!
   
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==Background information==
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* The [[novels|novel]] ''[[Planet X (novel)|Planet X]]'' by [[Michael Jan Friedman]] is a direct sequel to this comic. The idea to "continue" the story in that manner came from [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] and [[Pocket Books]], though editor [[Tim Tuohy]] tried to make the comic as self-contained as possible. [https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=37940560&postID=1258650178236434062]
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* The first ''[[Star TreX|Star Trek - X-Men]]'' crossover is referenced, and takes place within the same continuity.
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* The ''Star Trek'' characters make reference to Marvel alien technology, suggesting that the Marvel aliens exist in the ''Star Trek'' universe.
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* The story sees the two groups having to solve paradoxes related to the [[Battle of Wolf 359]] and the "{{w|Days of Future Past}}" X-Men storyline.
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* Editor [[Tim Tuohy]] chose which X-Men characters would appear in the comic. He was given the assignment with a short lead time, so took more of a lead in the creation of the story with the writers [[Dan Abnett]] and [[Ian Edginton]] to cut down on time that might be lost to rewrites. [https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=37940560&postID=1258650178236434062]
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* [[Cary Nord]]'s art was praised by [[Patrick Stewart]], with the comment, "''He can draw me anytime.''" [https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=37940560&postID=1258650178236434062]
   
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===Creators===
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[[Category:Comics]]
  
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* Writers:
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** [[Dan Abnett]]
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** [[Ian Edginton]]
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* Artists:
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** [[Cary Nord]] (pencil art)
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** [[Scott Koblish]] (inking)
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** [[John Kalisz]] (color art)
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** [[Chris Eliopoulos]] (letter art)
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* Cover Art:
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** [[Cary Nord]] and [[Scott Koblish]] (original cover)
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** [[Vince Evans]] (alternate cover)
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* Editors:
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** [[Tim Tuohy]]
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** [[Chip Carter]] (editorial assistant - credited as "paramount liaison")
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** [[Julio Soto]] (assistant editor)
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** [[Bob Harras]] (editor in chief)
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* Special thanks to [[Dave Rossi]]
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=== Cover gallery ===
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<gallery>
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File:Second Contact wraparound cover.jpg|Full wraparound cover
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</gallery>
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{{Star Trek/X-Men}}
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{{comic nav
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| series = [[Marvel Comics|Marvel one-shots]]
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| prev = "[[Operation Assimilation]]"
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| next = "[[The Enemy of My Enemy]]"
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}}
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==External link==
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* {{mbeta}}
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* ''[[w:c:marvel:Star Trek: The Next Generation / X-Men: Second Contact Vol 1 1|Second Contact]]'' at [[w:c:marvel|Marvel Database]].
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[[Category:Comics|X-Men II: Second Contact]]

Revision as of 02:48, 21 October 2015

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A crossover between Marvel's X-Men superhero team and the Next Generation Star Trek crew.

Summary

Following the events of the film Star Trek: First Contact, the Enterprise, while returning to the 24th century, is diverted to the 20th century of a parallel universe by a powerful time traveler called Kang the Conqueror. There, they encounter the super-powered mutants named the X-Men, and assist them in fighting Kang's plan to remake the timelines of every known universe. If these two groups of heroes fail – history itself will change forever!

Background information

  • The novel Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman is a direct sequel to this comic. The idea to "continue" the story in that manner came from Paramount and Pocket Books, though editor Tim Tuohy tried to make the comic as self-contained as possible. [1]
  • The first Star Trek - X-Men crossover is referenced, and takes place within the same continuity.
  • The Star Trek characters make reference to Marvel alien technology, suggesting that the Marvel aliens exist in the Star Trek universe.
  • The story sees the two groups having to solve paradoxes related to the Battle of Wolf 359 and the "Days of Future Past" X-Men storyline.
  • Editor Tim Tuohy chose which X-Men characters would appear in the comic. He was given the assignment with a short lead time, so took more of a lead in the creation of the story with the writers Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton to cut down on time that might be lost to rewrites. [2]
  • Cary Nord's art was praised by Patrick Stewart, with the comment, "He can draw me anytime." [3]

Creators

Cover gallery

Star Trek/X-Men
TOS: "Star TreX"
TNG: "Second Contact" • Planet X
Previous issue: Series Next issue:
"Operation Assimilation" Marvel one-shots "The Enemy of My Enemy"

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