Assimilation², Issue 4


Summary 
"The two greatest science-fiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history, in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION²! As the CyberBorg continue to carve a swath of destruction across the galaxy, the Federation is met with the possibility of assistance, but from an unthinkable source! Will Captain Picard and the Doctor agree to an alliance that could be worse than the enemy they face?"

Memorable quotes 
"Welcome to Ten Forward, Doctor. I'm Guinan. Funny, you look younger than I expected." 
"Ah. Do I? Lovely. Always good to hear."
 - Guinan and The Doctor

"I'd ask you if he is who he says he is, but he's never really told us who he is." 
"Understandable. That's his nature." 
"He reminds me of you in that way." 
"I'll take that as a complement." 
"More importantly, is he a threat to the Enterprise." 
"You can trust him. We're going to need his help, Captain." 
 - Picard and Guinan discussing the Doctor

"Eeugh. Gives me the shivers" 
"The Shivers', Miss Pond? Ah. A colloquialism. Yes, I have observed that my crewmates often find the Borg… unsettling."
 - Amy and Data

"Doctor, do you really want to be fiddling with that?" 
"Oh, I'm taking this back with me. Who knows what secrets lie inside its chrome-plated cranium?" 
"You sure that thing is completely deactivated?" 
"Trust me, Commander! If there's one thing I'm good at, it's gumming up the works!" 
"I'm getting a sense of that." 
 - Rory, The Doctor and Riker on brining a sentry drone back to the Enterprise"My god. Is that a Human brain?" 
"I'm afraid so. They retain some vestige of Humanity, but fiercely deny it."
 - Dr. Crusher and The Doctor upon studying the remains of a Cyberman

"Hello there. I don't think we've been properly introduced. My name is Deanna. I'm the ship's counselor." 
"Hello. I'm Amy. And this is my husband Rory." 
"'''Lo." 
"So, as I understand it, the Doctor takes you… traveling with him?" 
"Yes, he does. Other worlds, amazing places, things no one's ever seen before." 
"There's usually a fair amount of running involved. It's not for everyone." 
"And yet, I sense that you're very… protective of him." 
"He's so alone. He's done everything for everyone, for so long. And no one knows it. No one ever knows. He thinks he's looking out for us. But he needs us. Even if sometimes he forgets."
 - Troi, Amy and Rory'Background information
 This issue shipped with two general covers and one retail incentive cover.

Creators
 Writers:
 Scott & David Tipton with Tony Lee
 Artists: 
 Gordon Purcell (pencil art)
 J.K. Woodward (color and cover art)
 Shawn Lee (letter art)
 Francesco Francavilla (alternate cover art)
 Editor: Denton J. Tipton
 Star Trek'' created by Gene Roddenberry
 Special thanks to Risa Kessler and John Van Citters of CBS Consumer Products, and Kate Bush, Georgie Britton, Caroline Skinner, Denise Paul, and Ed Casey at BBC Worldwide for their invaluable assistance.

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