A 'Star Trek prequel' comic from artist Paul Pope

Young Spock challenges a creature on the planet Vulcan in Paul Pope's "When Worlds Collide" for Wired magazine.  The May 2009 issue of Wired was guest edited by "Star Trek" director J.J. Abrams.  Read the comic online here.

What can I say about the new "Star Trek" film that hasn't already been said in print, over the interwebs or on the tube already?

You've heard it's good -- Well darn right it is. This picture is good enough to inspire at least one more viewing out of me.  Yeah me, the guy who is growing weary of the constant stream of big screen remakes.

Director J.J. Abrams and crew pulled this project off. "Star Trek" managed to be nostalgic and boldly new at the same time.

Comic writer and artist Paul Pope ("Heavy Liquid," "100%") created a six-page Star Trek comic prequel "When Worlds Collide: Spock confronts the ultimate challenge" for Wired magazine. Trek film fans who are also comic fans should peep it out for two big reasons:

1. It's work by Paul Pope, so why wouldn't you?
2. And yes, it should make you want to see "Star Trek."

Once again, read the comic online at Wired here.