29: Dave Baker, Writer of IDW Comics' "Star Trek Voyager: Seven's Reckoning"

Comics and Star Trek have a long history together, one that continues to this day. Nearly every major comic company has held the license, from Marvel, DC, Malibu Comics, and today it resides under IDW Publishing. In this episode of "Trek Untold," we speak with the writer for the most recent Trek mini-series coming out that just came out this week, Dave Baker. Dave is the writer of "Star Trek Voyager: Seven's Reckoning," drawn by Angel Hernandez and colored by Ronda Pattison. We discuss his history of comics, the road he took to become a professional writer, and his odd history of becoming a Star Trek fan. Baker talks us through his latest Trek comic, which is all about Seven of Nine, writing dialogue for familiar characters like Captain Janeway and Tuvok, creating new alien races, and working with CBS to have the comic approved. We also spend some time discussing his work for the "Star Trek Waypoint Special" in 2018, which features a story he wrote that was drawn by Nicole Goux. Dave also tells us about some of his other comic work and an upcoming project you may be interested in, as well as some tips for how to break into the comic industry. As a side note, this episode contains some language that may be harsh for some listeners; viewer discretion is advised. Check out issue #1 of "Star Trek Voyager: Seven's Reckoning" by IDW Comics using our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/35ITUgI Or order the full trade paperback of the entire mini-series using this link here, which will be released in July 2021 - https://amzn.to/2Hit6dM Check out the physical copy of "Star Trek Waypoint Special" #1 from 2018 at this link - https://amzn.to/3pFcCh2 Or get the digital version here - https://amzn.to/3lKNza6 Order Walker Brandt's book "Awaken: Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence" from Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/32WsiCJ Pick up Armin Shimerman's new book "Illyria: Betrayal of Angels" from Amazon.com- https://buff.ly/35OYAAp Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating if you like us!   The views expressed on air during Trek Untold do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates.   Trek Untold is sponsored by Triple-Fiction Productions, a US-based company that 3-D prints Trek-inspired prop replicas for fan films and cosplayers, as well as accessories and playsets for all iterations of Trek figures through the years. Visit them at Triple-Fictionproductions.net. Support Trek Untold by checking out our merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/trekuntold or become a patron at Patreon.com/TrekUntold. Follow Trek Untold on Social Media Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntold Check Out Some of the Other Shows on the RAGE Works Network Call Me When It's Over: