Lower Decks Vol. 1: Second Contact was very entertaining. Both the writing and art is the same as the show, so it felt like watching an episode. There are 3 different stories in this volume and it is a continuation from where the show left off. I really enjoyed the 1st and 3rd stories they were fun and engaging. The 2nd story dragged a bit but was still good if a little sad. My only real complaint is the dialogue at the bottom of the pages, it wasn’t always very clear who was speaking which took me out of the stories trying to figure it out.

Overall a solid graphic novel that I would recommend to anyone that is a fan of the animated series.

Thank you to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for an E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Star Trek: Lower Decks, Vol. 1: Second Contact

I actually know very little about Star Trek in general. I have watched some over the years. This graphic novel was very easy to understand and follow. Quick pace and enjoyable. I can’t wait to read more!

I'm a big fan of the TV series and this is a fun continuation of it, each story feeling like a episode of the show. This is a must for any fan.

Star Trek: Lower Decks, Vol. 1: Second Contact is a comic spin off from the hit TV series (itself a spin off from the wider Star Trek franchise). Featuring Lieutenants Marriner, Boimler, Tendi, Rutherford, and the rest of the crew from the USS Cerritos, this book features 3 story arcs across 6 individual comics, involving ghost ships, alien possession, time travel, and a battle royale between Picard/Janeway/Daz/T'Pol/Scott. All in a day's work for the Second Contact team.

This is such a fun book. You can hear the voices of the characters in your head, and they're as fun to read as they are to watch, which is a testament to the writers and artists behind both the series and the book. Now that the show has been cancelled, this is a fantastic way to continue journeying with the Cerritos.

~This is a NetGalley Arc. All opinions are my own~

Thank you to IDW Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

First off, I'm a HUGE fan of the Lower Decks show and was super disappointed when it was cancelled after the most recent season. So when I saw that this collection of comics was coming out I had to get my hands on it! This volume contains #1-6, and represents three distinct stories. Each story is just like watching an episode of the show, and they REALLY capture the essence of the show. The art style is identical, the writing style fits perfectly, and the sense of humor is great. (Be sure not to overlook the footnotes on each page. They're easy to miss, and often have some of the best jokes)

Lower Decks has always been a treasure trove of easter eggs for those of us who watched all of the old Star Trek series, and these comics also provide, especially the first story. It even references the TOS animated series for the dedicated Trek fans who suffered through those cartoons!

This is a 100% recommend for fans of the show. For everyone else, I would say watch the show first, so you know and love the characters before reading this. I'm very much looking forward to future installments.

Star Trek: Lower Decks: Second Contact is a loving, witty homage to the animated series

Three fun, fast‑paced mini‑stories that feel like lost episodes of 'Lower Decks'. Fans will recognize the humor, tone, and charm of the animated series—you can practically hear Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford’s voices in the dialogue and narration.

The visuals bring the U.S.S. Cerritos crew to life in vibrant detail. The characters’ mannerisms, expressions, and delivery feel authentic to the show, making it easy to imagine the comic as part of the show's universe.

Star Trek lore, featuring classic species and worlds from 'The Original Series', is reimagined through the delightfully irreverent lens of 'Lower Decks'. Perfect for any fan wanting more Cerritos crew adventures.

Really great fun for fans of the series! This book collects 3 adventures that fit perfectly into the irreverent, silly, yet often touching vibe of Lower Decks, and while you miss out on the joys of the voice acting, the comic format allows for scenarios that would be difficult to do on TV to work really well (like a young Picard/Janeway/Scotty/T'Pol/Jadzia showdown!). The dialogue is well-written, the artwork exactly on brand, and the jokes and storylines very entertaining. Overall, a perfectly pitched set of stories to go alongside the show!

"Star Trek: Lower Decks, Vol. 1 – Second Contact" is an absolute blast. This volume collects six issues from the ongoing comic series, and it perfectly captures the chaotic energy, humor, and heart of the show.

The stories are fresh, fast-paced, and full of the kind of absurdity fans love about "Lower Decks." It’s a real treat to see our favorite crew members thrown into brand-new, often ridiculous scenarios that expand on the show’s universe in fun ways.

One thing I almost missed: the small footnote-style commentary at the bottom of many pages. I had to go back and re-read them, and I’m glad I did as they add a clever, meta layer that fits the Lower Decks tone perfectly.

Definitely recommended for fans of the series!

If you like Star Trek:Lower Decks you’ll love the graphic novel version. They captured the humor and characters so well!

They’re pretty quick and easy to read. Vol 1 covers 1-6 of the ongoing season.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC!

People who know me know I am more of a Star Wars fan than a Trekkie but I love the characters from the show, Lower Decks so I was so happy when the request was approved.
I liked that Ryan North included some Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
The jokes are priceless and the sense of humour just reminds me of William Shatner, it's like he wrote this.

I love the commentary at the bottom of most of the pages, when I was reading them I was picturing the character, Brad Boimler (Jack Quaid) doing the narration/logs.

Looking forward to the next books in the series.

To start, a huge thank you to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for the opportunity to read this eARC.

"Star Trek: Lower Decks, Vol.1: Second Contact" -- a collection of issues #1-6 of Star Trek: Lower Decks -- was excellent. Ryan North has really done a fantastic job capturing the humor of the television series on to the pages. The self-deprecating jokes, the deep lore cuts, and stories really about the characters and not the situation -- it is everything that makes the adventures of Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, Tendi, and the rest of the crew of the USS Cerritos such a pure joy for Trek fans of all stripes/ages. The additional commentary at the bottom of many of the pages is priceless; the perfect tongue-in-cheek explanations for the events or statements by characters. Added to the fantastic writing, the art of Derek Charm and Jack Lawrence capture the look of Star Trek animation in all its glory. I truly look forward to the continuation of this series on paper since we don't have any further adventures on the screen currently planned.

As a huge Star Trek Lower Decks fand who hasn't read any of the comic books yet, this was super fun. 

The stories were really funny and the characters felt true to the show. 

The little narratory bits at the bottom of the page were a little confusing at first, but they provided very funny commentary so I ended up really liking it. 

The last story was my favorite, love me some dramatic irony.

I loved watching lower decks on tv, so I was excited to be able to continue the series, even if in the written form. All our favourite characters are back, but I feel some things don’t come across as well in graphic novel, unless it’s just the writing, such as it felt there wasn’t the same comedy as there was on the show. This novel felt like a proper sci fi cartoon graphic novel, and is great for any sci fi fans, Star Trek fans, or fans of the lower decks series. If you only like the original show due to the comedy element though, I feel this isn’t for you as the comedy doesn’t shine through the same

I loveeeee Star Trek Lower Decks! Its so exciting that we get more content in comic form now that the show didn't get renewed for more seasons!