The Last Word

"The Last Word"
McCoy uses a mind meld to save an endangered crewman. 
==Background information==
* Noted Star Trek author Diane Duane wrote this issue, credited as "Diane Duane, R.N.".
* Takes place between the events of and .
* McCoy's full name is given as Leonard Edward McCoy in this issue, despite being previously established as "McCoy, Leonard H." .
* It is unclear if "M'Benga" in this issue (mentioned only) is the canon Joseph M'Benga (though it seems implied).
===Creators===
* Based on Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry
* Writer: Diane Duane
* Artists:
** Gray Morrow (interior art)
** Michele Wolfman (color art)
** Agustin Mas (letter art)
** Joe Brozowski and Ricardo Villagran (cover art)
* Editor: Robert Greenberger
===Characters===
; James T. Kirk
; Spock
; Leonard McCoy
; Montgomery Scott
; Uhura
; Pavel Chekov
; Saavik
; Ensign Nancy Bryce
; Konom
; Heming: Excelsior crew-member
; M'Benga: Member of the medical department. See notes.
; Tom Krejci: Member of the medical department.
; Lieutenant Lia Burke: Member of the medical department.
; Brassard: Member of the medical department.
; Athende : Sulamid Excelsior crew-member
; Alain Reynolds : Excelsior crew-member
; Brickner : Excelsior crew-member
; Avoca : Excelsior crew-member
; Greg Thometz : Excelsior crew-member (dies in this issue).
; Winthrop : Excelsior crew-member
; Lee : Excelsior crew-member
; Naraht : Horta Starfleet officer assigned to the Excelsior.
===References===
; : Federation starship.
; 12-Lyncis: System with one M-class planet
; Horta; Joseph M'Benga; mind meld
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