It originally aired from january 1993 to june 1999, in syndication, spanning 176 episodes over seven seasons. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. In the vicinity of the liberated planet of bajor, the federation space station deep space nine guards the opening of a stable wormhole to the far side of the galaxy. The fourth series in the star trek franchise, it served as the third sequel to star trek. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The series is set on a space station, led by commander benjamin. Deep space nine is one of the star trek series that ive been the most eager for idw to dive into in comics form, so to be at the helm for the first series in over a decade is a dream come true. Pocket books was the first publisher given license by paramount to produce a series of original novels and episode novelizations based on star trek. Written by longtime star trek scribes david tipton and scott tipton and illustrated by greg scott gotham central, the new series marks the first deep space ninetitle published in over a decade.
Idwm brings the beloved ds9 crew back to comics with a taut noir thriller. Debuting its first issue in april 2020, this longawaited ds9 storyline shines the spotlight on constable odo, the fanfavorite shapeshifter. Deep space nine ds9 focuses on the twentyfourth century adventures of captain benjamin sisko. The deep space nine reading list is centered around the deep space nine relaunch, which chronicles events following the end of the dominion war. Deep space nine seriously a show that purported to be a gritty, lifelike story about war and the compromises required to protect a. Worf essentially gets absorbed into the tng book series post ds9finalewith a couple of exceptions. The next generation was still going strong, so the idea of a second series set in the same. All novels published as paperback editions, except where indicated. In addition to the references noted below, several additional novels, short stories, and comics are connected due to various references in other books, or to other books. From the vastness of space to the darkest depths of the soul, from the clash of. But unlike other star trek series, theres no uss enterprise to help them. Paradigm 2004 o2n by heather jarman and una mccormack. Destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012, the fall 2014, and the relaunch of the section 31 series. While the last episode of the television series deep space nine may have aired on june 2, 1999, the story and the characters still live on in the pages of the deep space nine relaunch novels.
Deep space nine title text, which has appeared on all relaunch titles since. This time, commander benjamin sisko is in charge of a diverse crew. The trilogy contains numerous references to every star trek series up to star trek. Deep space nine ds9 is an american science fiction television series created by rick berman and michael piller. Una mccormack cardassia and heather jarman andor hollow men.
Star trek fans will finally get a deep space 9 sequel, but. While never as popular as the other shows, star trek. Some story elements from the trilogy were incorporated into the fallen. Armin shimerman was born on november 5, 1949 in lakewood, new jersey, usa. Jan 21, 2020 deep space nine is one of the star trek series that ive been the most eager for idw to dive into in comics form, so to be at the helm for the first series in over a decade is a dream come true.
It is the first star trek series not to involve franchise creator gene roddenberry. Deep space nine relaunch a list of novels that continue the story of star trek. Commander benjamin sisko is just recovering from the death of his wife when he is assigned command over the former cardassian, but new federation space station, deep space nine tm. The socalled ds9 relaunch book series has been massively massively popular, for the simple fact that they are allowed to make the kinds of big status quo changes that the series regularly did, without having to worry about being contradicted by future tv. Deep space nine was, in its way, just as hopeful as the original series or the next generationit just didnt hide how much work it would be to achieve that future, and how difficult it would be.
Deep space nine has been published in novel form by pocket books since 1993 in the usa, the uk, and the republic of ireland under license from paramount pictures. Deep space nine reread the left hand of destiny, book one. Deep space nine novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. The novel series is based on the television series that ran from 19931999. Paramount, which maintained sole control of the syndicated show in the 90s, has been cooperative, behr said, embracing the documentary production. Deep space nine with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Deep space nine, the sixth episode of the fifth season. Librarything has 22 suggested works for this series. This critically acclaimed spinoff series set in a space station won four emmys from 31 nominations. Ds9 relaunch memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of star trek. Looking back, its getting harder and harder to take star. Apr 10, 2019 today marks the 25th anniversary of star trek.
With avery brooks, rene auberjonois, cirroc lofton, alexander siddig. Deep space nine is a series thats often forgotten by fans. Looking back, its getting harder and harder to take star trek. Jan 22, 2020 deep space nine is one of the star trek series that ive been the most eager for idw to dive into in comics form, so to be at the helm for the first series in over a decade is a dream come. The series is written by veteran star trek comic book writers david tipton and scott tipton and will feature artwork by greg scott gotham central and is. Deep space nine series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Season 1 season 4 season 3 season 2 season 7 season 5 season 6. Deep space nine is star treks best world, because its.
Deep space nine makes its longawaited return to comics idw publishing proudly announces too long a sacrifice, a fourpart deep space nine miniseries debuting in april. Star trek fans will finally get a deep space 9 sequel. Deep space nine 27 book series kindle edition from book 1. From the vastness of space to the darkest depths of the soul, from the clash of empires to the struggles of conscience, from the crossroads of a galaxy to the convergence of hearts that sevenyear journey. Deep space nine ds9 focuses on the twentyfourth century adventures of captain benjamin sisko on space station deep space 9, an outpost situated near the mouth of a stable wormhole on the far reaches of explored space. Deep space nine started by tidus79001, jan 17, 2012. Deep space nine is my favorite of the series and quite possibly the finest science fiction series ever created yeah, i said it. Destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012, the fall 2014, and the. Worf essentially gets absorbed into the tng book series post ds9finalewith a. What you leave behind is the series finale of the television show star trek.
Deep space nine is the mostly forgotten star trek series, which is really unfortunate because there was a lot going on with its characters. Star trek deep space nine has 145 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The next generation, deep space nine is set on a space station near the planet bajor. A list of novels that continue the story of star trek. Pocket books was the first publisher given license by paramount to produce a series of original novels and episode novelizations based on. Jeanluc picard plays a supporting role in book two, as does thomas riker. New deep space nine comic series coming this spring. It was written as a tribute to the original series of star trek, in the 30th anniversary year of the show. Deep space nine book series by multiple authors includes books emissary, the siege, bloodletter, and several more. Jan 22, 2020 written by longtime star trek scribes david tipton and scott tipton and illustrated by greg scott gotham central, the new series marks the first deep space nine title published in over a decade.
The series consists of a total of more than 60 novels published between the years 1993 and 2008. The duology avatar was the official start of the series, marked by the first appearance of the modified star trek. Deep space nine avatar left hand of destiny star trek. More recent deep space nine novels link directly with other star trek book lines and series, such as. The series mostly consists of novels, but there have also been two comic miniseries by wildstorm comics which tie in with the novels continuity. Deep space nine episodes, get episode information, recaps and more.
Trials and tribbleations is the 104th episode of the american science fiction television series star trek. In his words, he wanted this literary ds9 relaunch to be a true continuation, chronicling events that, like those of the tv series, would be fraught. Deep space nine, the 175th and 176th episodes, the 25th and 26th episodes of the seventh season. Jul 06, 2014 there are two phases of ds9 books ones set during the series, and ones set after. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Deep space nine relaunch is an unofficial term used to refer to titles for deep space nine fiction set after the tv series finale what you leave behind. Sisko and the crew must fight off rival alien species who want control of deep space nine because of its strategic position close to a. Deep space nine the complete series available in dvd. Deep space nine is a series of science fiction novels by various authors. Sisko and crew members odo, obrien and dax welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve many unexpected. Written by longtime star trek scribes david tipton and scott tipton and illustrated by greg scott gotham central, the new series marks the first deep space nine title published in over a decade. Few television series have embraced this symphony of contradictions on the epic scale of star trek.
Deep space nine series is a series of novels based on the science fiction genre and written by a number of noteworthy authors. Jan 21, 2020 the series is written by veteran star trek comic book writers david tipton and scott tipton and will feature artwork by greg scott gotham central and is the first star trek. Deep space nine is star treks best world, because its the. All ds9 novels, technical publications and adaptations. San diego, ca january 20, 2020 idw publishing otcqx. Debuting its first issue in april 2020, this longawaited ds9 storyline shines the spotlight on constable odo, the fanfavorite shapeshifter brought. The episode was written by showrunner ira steven behr and hans beimler and directed by allan kroeker. Deep space nine millennium omnibus background information edit. There are two phases of ds9 books ones set during the series, and ones set after. Though these stories are not considered canon in the star trek universe, they are entertaining and as expertly written as the series itself. Deep space nine is one of the star trek series that ive been the most eager for idw to dive into in comics form, so to be at the helm for the first series in over a decade is a dream come.
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