Boukenshin (or Adventurous Spirit) was the fifth anthology in TokyoPop's series of Star Trek manga comics, published in 2009. It is the first of an announced series of Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Manga.
Blurb[]
- From the back of the book
- TNG Goes Manga! Untold stories from one of the most renowned science fiction franchises in history, interpreted through Japanese-style sequential art, truly takes the crew of the USS Enterprise where they've never gone before!
- Changeling: Accompanying the away team to the mysterious "Labyrinth of Wisdom," Ensign Wesley Crusher receives a most unexpected lesson in what it means to have compassion for – and an appreciation of – his peers.
- Sensation: Responding to a distress call from an archaeological expedition, Dr. Crusher encounters a debilitating contagion that defies the laws of medicine – and may soon spell the end of the crew of The Enterprise.
- The Picardian Knot: Suffering from a lack of emotion after his contact with the Vulcan Sarek, there seems to be no cure for Capt. Picard's ennui – except possibly the inexplicable puzzle left behind by an unwanted Romulan visitor.
- Loyalty: When Starfleet Command expresses their concern over Picard's brush with the Borg, Commander Will Riker will have his devotion to his captain put to the ultimate test – possibly at the cost of his own career.
Contents[]
- Writer: David Gerrold
- Artist: E.J. Su
- Writer: Diane Duane
- Artist: Chrissy Delk
- Writer: Christine Boylan
- Artist: Don Hudson
- Writer: F.J. DeSanto
- Artist: Bettina Kurkoski
Appendices[]
- This book was originally announced for a release in October 2008, but was delayed until early the following year.
- The first 28 pages of "Sensation" were published as a preview in the TOS manga omnibus Star Trek: The Manga - Ultimate Edition.
- Boukenshin: "Adventurous Spirit..." was printed opposite the table of contents.
Timeline[]
| Published Order | ||
|---|---|---|
| Previous book: First TNG manga Preceded by Ultimate Edition |
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Manga | Next book: TBA |
| Chronological Order | ||
| Previous adventure: See individual stories |
Memory Beta Chronology | Next adventure: See individual stories |
External links[]
- Boukenshin article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.