The new storylines and cover art coming to the
The striking color scheme is just the first dramatic shift to notice, officially welcoming the not-quite-cloned, not-quite-reanimated Captain Kirk into the series’ new age of Starfleet. But as writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing previously explained, the new uniforms go much deeper than fans might asume:
Collin Kelly: “Inspired by the white uniforms from Search for Spock and some of the “retro” aesthetics of the original series, Adrian really wanted to lean in on something hyper clean, but still visually striking and unmistakably Star Trek–we think he hit it out of the park.”
Jackson Lanzing: “The uniforms are also loaded with meaning. We’re also having quite a lot of fun with the colors – red command, yellow ops, blue science, and a particularly odd take on medical. Numbers of stripes have rank significance, even our combadge has a special detail. As longtime nerds for this particular thing, it’s been really validating and fun to craft a whole new system for The Last Starship.”
Fans can witness the debut of Kirk’s new threads when Star Trek: The Last Starship #5 arrives on February 18, 2026. A historic issue, for any fan familiar with the strange reason William Shatner never wore the now-iconic red command uniform in
Before anyone assumes the uniform is related to the doomed fate of Star Trek‘s infamous ‘redshirts,’ the truth is actually much stranger. In the first preview images of Captain Kirk officially waking up in
(1966). Intended to be lime green in tone, the actual result was soon adopted as canon, leading other command officers of this era to also wear gold (seen in Discovery
, Strange New Worlds, etc.).
Without official explanation, it seems red was ruled a better looking color following the film adaptations, becoming the now iconic mark of command crew from
Come Issue #5 this February, that will finally change. Of course, what twists or turns lead to Kirk’s change of uniform, and what events bring him into the captain’s chair, remain a mystery. So even if the return of Captain Kirk is controversial to some, there’s no denying this story is one fans will need be watching closely.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #1 is available now from IDW Publishing.
The emotions on CBS’ Fire Country have been dialed up all season, and the newest twist took things to a whole new level.
After losing his father and watching Gabriela walk away, Bode now has to bid a tough goodbye to Audrey James, portrayed by Leven Rambin. She has decided to transfer to a different fire station, and the timing couldn’t be worse for him.
Audrey’s exit came right on the heels of a high-pressure outburst at Station 42. Things went sideways after Manny discovered pills inside Bode’s locker, something Audrey had already flagged.
The moment turned into a storm, with Bode snapping and calling her a “narc.” He eventually apologized, but the damage didn’t disappear.
Audrey also admitted how shaky her sobriety felt in Edgewater. Just holding those pills brought back a rush of temptation she didn’t see coming. Leaving town had helped her get steady again, but being back made those old demons feel way too close.
In the end, Audrey chose to transfer to Station 58 because she needed to protect her own mental and emotional health. She made it clear to Bode that their bond wasn’t broken; the town was.
She explained that being in the same place, at the same vulnerable moment, could pull them both down instead of helping either of them move forward.
Still, her goodbye didn’t feel final. Right before leaving, Audrey told Bode to “win” her again, making it obvious her feelings hadn’t faded. The transfer gives her the distance she needs from her triggers, and gives both of them room to grow on their own before they cross paths again.
The episode also set the stage for Bode to finally take control of his fragile and awry life. After Audrey walked away, he flushed the last pill, which was the big sign that he was ready to take responsibility and stop running from his pain.
For now, Audrey’s exit stings, but it doesn’t seem to be the end of her story. There’s a good chance their paths will cross again.