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Creation & Design

Captain Picard was created by Gene Roddenberry for the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, first airing in 1987. He was designed to be a more thoughtful and diplomatic captain compared to his predecessor, Captain James T. Kirk.

Early Years

Picard served on various starships, including the USS Stargazer, before taking command of the USS Enterprise-D. His early career was marked by significant events, including the loss of his ship and crew during a battle with the Ferengi.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Captain Picard evolves from a strict adherent to Starfleet protocols to a more nuanced leader who values personal connections and moral dilemmas. His experiences shape him into a figure of wisdom and compassion.

Cultural Reception

Captain Picard is widely regarded as one of the greatest characters in science fiction television, praised for his depth, moral complexity, and leadership qualities.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jean-Luc Picard
First Appearance:
Star Trek: The Next Generation #1
Aliases:
Captain Picard, Locutus of Borg
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Starfleet, USS Enterprise-D, USS Stargazer
Abilities:
Diplomacy, Leadership, Tactical Strategy
Equipment:
Starfleet Uniform, Communicator, Phaser
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
gray

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Star Trek: The Next Generation #1
DC ⋅ 1988
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Star Trek: The Next Generation #1
 
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Adapted from the television series

1st appearance of Captain Picard, Data, Tasha Yar, Worf and Commander Riker

Star Trek: The Next Generation #47
DC ⋅ 1993
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Star Trek: The Next Generation #47
 
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1st team appearance of the Borg, a villainous alien race

1st appearance of Locutus, a Borg-assimilated Picard

Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #1
IDW ⋅ 2019
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #1
 
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Three-issue series featuring Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #1
1:25 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #1
 
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Variant cover art by Sara Pitre-Durocher

Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #2
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IDW ⋅ 2019
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #2
 
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Second issue of the three-part series that coincided with the release of a new Star Trek series on the CBS streaming platform

Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #2
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #2
 
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Variant photo cover

Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #3
IDW ⋅ 2020
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Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #3
 
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Final issue of the three-part series that coincided with the release of a new Star Trek series on the CBS streaming platform

Star Trek: Picard - Countdown #3
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2020
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Variant photo cover

Star Trek: Picard's Academy #1
IDW ⋅ 2023
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Star Trek: Picard's Academy #1
 
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Origin of Jean-Luc Picard

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