81: Set the Cloaking Device to Flicker

Published: Nov. 11, 2014, 1:12 a.m.

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Romulans: Schism

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What started as a simple Romulan entry in IDW\\u2019s Alien Spotlight\\nseries led to one of the most epic Star Trek comic storylines. With\\ndirect ties to one of the great onscreen mysteries\\u2014the sharing of\\nship designs by the Romulans and the Klingons\\u2014John Byrne\\u2019s yarn\\nenriches the Star Trek universe, delivers engaging storytelling,\\nand wraps it all in great art.

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In this episode of Literary Treks, Matthew Rushing and\\nChristopher Jones conclude their journey that began with Alien\\nSpotlight: Romulans and continued with The Hollow Crown. Now, in\\nSchism, we follow the endgame of the Klingon attempt to bypass the\\nOrganian Treaty by using the Romulans to fight a proxy war with the\\nFederation\\u2026 and get sexy along the way.

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In our news segment we review the John Byrne New Visions comic\\nthat includes two stories: Robot and Cry Vengeance!

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Hosts

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Matthew Rushing and Christopher Jones

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Editor and Producer

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Christopher Jones

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Associate Producers

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News

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Review: John Byrne\\u2019s Cry Vengeance! (2:14)

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Review: John Byrne\\u2019s Robot (17:21)

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Feature: Romulans: Schism

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Issue 1 (31:27)

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Issue 2 (49:18)

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Issue 3 (57:30)

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Closing (1:08:41)

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