ST Comic Book Series "Blood Will Tell"

[ter'eS]

The American comics publisher is producing a 5-issue series called Star Trek: Klingon, which debuts tomorrow.  The first issue is being produced in a tlhIngan Hol version!  I've got my reservation in, do you?

Members of the Klingon Language Institute worked on the translation, I believe, but I don't know who exactly.

 

[qoSagh]

These are dual issues, they will be doing the tlhIngan issue and an English one. They will be well known Klingon episodes from the various series retold from the Klingon point of view. I can not wait.

[ter'eS]

I just got my copy; the tlhIngan Hol one, of course!

I picked it up on the way to work and haven't had much of a chance to look at it, but I did notice that the Klingon translation was done by some of the  most skilled members of the Klingon Language Institute.  So, if it matters to you, you can trust the Klingon dialog to be totally accurate.

BTW, the Klingon version has the English script in the back, so you don't need to buy the English and Klingon versions unless you want to (they do have different covers, which might matter to a collector.)

[qoSagh]

In the true sense of squeezing as much from the fans as you can, there are actually seven covers, for the two editions. My local comics store reserves one of each language for me. The series is called "Blood Will Tell" under the main title of Star Trek: Klingon, which leads me to the hope that we may see future Klingon series come out.

I like the way the plot is set up, it seems to work well from a continuity stance. It centers around a Fusion member of the High Council who will be the deciding vote on authorizing Gorkon to sign the Khitomer Accords, after the destruction of Praxis. In order to decide, he reverts back to his family's personal logs in dealing with the federation, which are the retelling of TOS episodes, from the Klingon perspective. Of course we know what the end result will be, but we still get a very interesting view of the culture leading up to the Great Lie.

[ter'eS]

In the true sense of squeezing as much from the fans as you can, there are actually seven covers, for the two editions. My local comics store reserves one of each language for me. The series is called "Blood Will Tell" under the main title of Star Trek: Klingon, which leads me to the hope that we may see future Klingon series come out.

It's hard to tell from the blurbs on the IDW website, but it doesn't look like the other issues will be produced with a Klingon translation. Do'Ha' "too bad".

[qoSagh]

I was under the impression that all five stories would be done in tlhIngan Hol editions. I actually like those versions, even though I can't read them, because the English scripts give other scene details as well, so together with the English versions they make for an enjoyable read. So far so good.

[ter'eS]

Well, neither the publisher's website nor the website of my local comic shop have any reference to a Klingon version of the second issue or later issues.  It could just be an oversight, but for the first issue, they listed 2 different prices for the two versions, and now there's just the one price.  If you find out differently, let me know, but I think the tlhIngan Hol version was just a one-shot, to get the series rolling:

"To herald this special event a bit more, the first issue of Star Trek: Klingons: Blood Will Tell will be offered with a unique variant—the issue will be available in a standard edition or in a special 40-page Klingon Language Edition, accompanied by the original script in English to aid translation." (my emphasis)

[Kesvirit]

quoth ter’eS: Members of the Klingon Language Institute worked on the translation, I believe, but I don't know who exactly.

I’m only now getting around to looking at mine today (it’s been in the in-pile for weeks), and according to the inside of the front cover the translation was done by the usual suspects: Alan Anderson, Roger Cheesbro, Rich Yampell, and Lawrence Shoen.

How often will new issues be coming out? I’m guessing monthly, but that’s a guess (I’m not a comics person). Does anyone know where I can find release dates? I was unable to Google up an answer, and the clerk at the store where I got my copies said she didn’t know.

-=- Kesvirit

[ter'eS]

They're scheduled to come out on the 25th of each month.  You can find the info on the publisher's website.

Speaking of which, is there some rule against mentioning the publisher's name?  I seem to recall putting it in at least 2 of my posts in this thread, but they seem to have been edited out.  What's the rationale behind the prohibition?

[Kesvirit]

Ah, thanks for the dates! I hopped around the publisher’s site but could not find them. Info on both their Klingon and Trek series appears to be scattered throughout the site.

No, there are no rules against mentioning the publisher’s name. You did so in « Reply #4 on: 05 14, 2007, 09:34: AM » and it’s still there.  The publisher is IDW Publishing. I believe that CBS, the ultimate owner of Paramount and Viacom, has contracted with IDW to do the official comics for its shows. See here for a few more details.

You can tell when a post has been edited because the Forums software automatically labels it as such. For an example, see the first post in the Losing things translation thread. At the very bottom of the post it says  « Last Edit: 05 14, 2007, 02:13: PM by Kesvirit ». Note: it will only mention the most recent edit, even if the post has been edited more than once and regardless of who did the editing.

-=- Kesvirit

[qoSagh]

I got this month's edition which is the real story behind "The Trouble with Tribbles". It had some really neat bits, although was not consistant with some of the semi cannon stuff I really like. But there was one aspect that I didn't like and that was the Klingon landscaping, which was basically Japanese. It didn't look much at all like the Homeworld we have seen on screen and even featured archways and trees that were clearly oriental. I view this as laziness on the part of the artist. If you are going to make something alien, then make it alien. Take elements from whereever but don't just cut and past Klingons into someone else's world.

[qarSuv]

The fifth part actually looks good, i don't know about that smooth train and Chang, but the landscapes and texturing are beautiful. Plus they have a lot of Imperials this time and the costumes are more varied. Also, the story is pretty intense.   

[Kaz Son of Maktan]

nuqneH! I recently finished reading this comic book series and just wanted to say I loved how various Klingon stories from the Original Series were woven together, and, more importantly, how awesome were the variations of designs on Klingon architecture, clothing and uniforms! I am thinking of making a uniform inspired from this series that is a blend of TOS Old School and the current, long- standing style.  Were any of you out there affected by this series? Positively? Negatively?

Kaz Son of Maktan

[Kaz Son of Maktan]

But there was one aspect that I didn't like and that was the Klingon landscaping, which was basically Japanese. It didn't look much at all like the Homeworld we have seen on screen and even featured archways and trees that were clearly oriental. I view this as laziness on the part of the artist. If you are going to make something alien, then make it alien. Take elements from wherever but don't just cut and past Klingons into someone else's world.

I know I just replied to a quote of yours on another thread concerning things Asian, and I am not trying to harp on you, but I have to disagree- sort of.  I dug how grandpa and granddaughter have a martial arts match in an outdoor garden, though yes, it was little too distinct. I could tell and appreciate though, how Mr. Messina the artist did make the Japanese arch a little more angled like the exterior and interior walls of the Great Hall on Kronos. If anything, they shoulda woulda coulda borrowed Asian architecture with something more in line with the style of the First City's silhouette, ie. archituecture from Thailand and Camodia as well as Russia (rippled spires, semi pyramid shapes and pointed domes.) So actually, I disagree and agree.