Lt. Commander Montgomery “Scotty” Scott returns as chief engineer in Star Trek #1

Lt. Commander Montgomery “Scotty” Scott was, by far, one of the best engineers aboard a starship.

His genuis, as portrayed by James Doohan, hasn’t been seen onscreen since the Star Trek: The Next Generation’s episode “Relics.” Though Simon Pegg did a great job with the role when he took took over for the J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek films set in the Kelvin timeline, the franchise hasn’t been the same without Doohan’s depiction of the Scottish engineer.

Whether he was in the engineering room or on the bridge, Scotty brought a unique sense of humor and unparalleled knowledge about the Enterprise. No one questioned his expertise when it came to that ship, and now, he’s back to bring that level of mastery to another ship.

IDW Publishing has brought the character back in its newest comic book series, and the pages depict Doohan’s Scotty as he was seen in the movies. His new storyline sees him as as the chief engineer aboard the USS Theseus which is captained by Benjamin Siskso. In the series, Scotty tried to retire after he helped saved the Enterprise in “Relics,” but retirement didn’t suit him. So here he is, doing what he does best.

Lt. Commander Montgomery “Scotty” Scott knew about ships, and the comic revisits that knowledge.

Though it certainly isn’ tthe same as seeing Scotty onscreen, the comic, with the first issue written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Ramon Rosanas, does a good job of recreating the character. He’s now known as Captain, and he’s in his element with the 100-year-old ship that has been restored to like-new, thanks to his prowess.

It’s exciting to see Doohan’s performance of the character being recreated. The writers have placed him in a position of honor and given him another ship to call his own. For this alone, Star Trek #1 is a definite must-read for Star Trek fans.