The Omega will soon head out toward Babel. A conference will determine the future of the Federation, the trip will take the Omega four months... but everyone else, twenty three years. Before they leave First Officer 'Wowie' has a disappointing family reunion. He returns over the years and time moves on. His family grows bitter, Earth slowly recovers but the future appears bleak. Wowie returns to the Omega and says that Kirk should be in charge.
The situation on Earth, at least the political climate, feels very 'of the moment'. We see those who lived in comfort now living with fear. This issue is focused on 'Wowie'. we get to see his family life, his personal doubts, and how he sticks to his guns in the face of opposition from his family and others.
seven out of ten.