Sometimes less is more
This was not a terrible origin comic but it is also not needed at all, and actually does more to detract from a mysterious and badass character than help. In the Star Trek reboot directed by JJ Abrams, Nero’s given more than enough back-story, though not too much. This is why I found this comic not only redundant, yet pointless, outside of promoting the film, which clearly does not need to be done when “Star Trek” is in the title and Nero’s film back story tells you everything you need to know about him. Maybe this issue is being used to give readers and movie goers more reason to sympathize with Spock, to show that he really did do everything possible to help, and that Nero’s just gone crazy after losing his home world, in addition to his wife and child. I didn't see it that, what this issue did do in my opinion was push me even further into Nero’s corner while losing more respect for Vulcans. If you're not going to go all out with a character like Nero, then just don't bother.
I really wouldn't recommend this issue to anyone, not even Trek fans. There’s no added value to the story or movie, and it's just a case where sometimes less is more.
