{"product_id":"star-trek-the-mirror-war-0-2021-nm","title":"Star Trek: The Mirror War # 0 2021 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Trek: The Mirror War #0\u003c\/b\u003e, published by IDW Publishing on September 8, 2021, is the introductory issue of a year-long, 13-part comic event. Written by Scott and David Tipton with art by Carlos Nieto, it serves as a \"jumping-on point\" that sets the stage for the Terran Empire's next major conquest under the command of a ruthless Mirror Jean-Luc Picard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story picks up after previous IDW Mirror Universe miniseries like Mirror Broken and Terra Incognita. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Struggle for Power: After failing to steal ships from the Prime Universe, the crew of the ISS Enterprise-D is struggling. They are reduced to scavenging for resources while being harassed by both the Empire and external enemies like the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Imperial Summons: Picard is summoned back to Earth to report to the Emperor. This meeting highlights his growing resentment toward the aging leadership and fuels his ambition to eventually usurp the throne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Strategic Breakthrough: Engineers Geordi La Forge and Miles O'Brien make a technological breakthrough that offers a new way to plunder the Prime Universe, providing Picard with the leverage he needs to regain the Empire's favor. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue reintroduces the \"Mirror\" counterparts of the beloved Next Generation cast, often defined by their cruelty and ambition: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCaptain Jean-Luc Picard: A power-mad pirate who values cunning and strength above all else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eData and Deanna Troi: High-ranking officers whose personal desires often lead to violent internal clashes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eReginald Barclay: A key figure whose escape to the Prime Universe and subsequent recovery provides vital intelligence for the Empire's plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073354674276,"sku":"BR35","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_12_52_01_194.jpg?v=1774202090","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/star-trek-the-mirror-war-0-2021-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}