Ethan Peck fear Spock
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Shaun Corley
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Shaun Corley is a Staff Writer for ScreenRant, a position he has held for five years. While he enjoys many types of comics and graphic novels, he has a particular interest in the licensed Star Trek titles.
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Star Trek admits Mister Spock’s favorite structure in the galaxy is not logical at all. In a career that spans centuries and the galaxy, Spock saw breathtaking sights and traveled to exotic planets. In 2015’s Star Trek #55, the Vulcan finally admits the one surprising location in the galaxy that ranks as his favorite.
Star Trek #55 was written by Mike Johnson and drawn by Tony Shasteen. Spock is taking one last trip to Earth, specifically San Francisco. He walks the Golden Gate Bridge, remarking it may well be his favorite structure in the galaxy. He praises its Vulcan-like design and colors and reminiscences of late-night walks on the Bridge during his Academy days.
Spock Was a Star Trek Icon, and His Legacy Began at a Surprising Earth Structure
Spock Was an Outcast, But Starfleet Gave Him Direction
First played by Leonard Nimoy, Spock, the Enterprise’s half-human, half-Vulcan science officer, is one of the Star Trek franchise’s most popular characters. Born to a Vulcan diplomat and a human mother, Spock grew up straddling a line between two different cultures, and this struggle informed his decision to attend Starfleet Academy.
Other actors who have played Spock include Zachary Quinto in the Kelvin-set movies and Ethan Peck on Strange New Worlds.
As seen in the second season Original Series episode “Journey to Babel,” this decision drove a massive wedge between Spock and his father, one that only healed later in the latter’s life. Interestingly enough, Spock would follow in his father’s footsteps, becoming a renowned diplomat. His last act was to try and save the Romulans from a catastrophic supernova.
The storyline, as the name implies, is a reflection on Spock’s legacy, one that began with late night walks on the Golden Gate Bridge.
In issues 55-58 of IDW’s Kelvin-set Star Trek title, the storyline “The Legacy of Spock” saw him travel around Earth one last time, before rejoining the survivors of Vulcan’s destruction, who were seeking a new home world. The storyline, as the name implies, is a reflection on Spock’s legacy, one that began with late night walks on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Spock's Favorite Earth Structure Holds a Special Place in the Star Trek Franchise
The Golden Gate Bridge Survived Where Other Earth Structures Fell
Kirk and Spock talk while standing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Spock’s opinion of the Golden Gate Bridge is surprising. While it is an impressive structure, Spock has no doubt seen wonders across the galaxy that would easily rival the Bridge. Be it one of the massive flagships of the First Federation, or a Tholian Web, Spock has seen sights to behold.
Opening to the public in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has become a symbol of San Francisco and California as a whole, as well as Starfleet. The Bridge factors prominently into various pieces of Starfleet iconography, including the Academy’s emblem. By the 24th century, the Bridge now consisted largely of solar panels.
The reasoning for Spock’s view of the Bridge is rooted in his own history. Like all Starfleet officers, Spock attended the Academy, which is based in San Francisco. Spock’s half-Vulcan, half-human heritage made him an outcast, but he found himself and his place in the galaxy while attending the Academy.
The Golden Gate Bridge appeals to Spock’s human side as well. Before achieving the post-scarcity utopia that is the Federation, humanity experienced a devastating world war. Numerous cities were destroyed and billions died, yet the Golden Gate Bridge still stood. The Bridge became a symbol for humanity’s resilience and a reminder of the progress they later made.
It is Totally Logical For Spock to Love the Golden Gate Bridge
It Does Not Seem Logical For Spock to Love It, At Least at First
Mr Spock in Star Trek
When these factors are taken into account, it is easy to see why Mister Spock favors the Golden Gate Bridge. The Bridge attracts many visitors every year, and people still find it appealing centuries later. Now, as Star Trek has revealed, even extraterrestrials like Spock find it impressive, even if it does not seem logical at first.
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