Assimilation, reisitance is futile

A little catch-up on the latest from the TNG/Doctor Who crossover Assimilation²: The eighth, and final, issue of the series has been announced in IDW's December solicitations. Here's how they describe it:

The epic crossover between the two greatest science-fiction properties of all time ends here! Our heroes launch a desperate mission behind enemy lines in hopes of ending the CyberBorg threat, but there's a traitor in their midst...

Scott and David Tipton continue writing duties, with J.K. Woodward still joined by Gordon Purcell on the artwork. StarTrek.com report their will be at least two covers, by Woodward, and Andrea Di Vito:

 

Meanwhile back at the start of the series the first omnibus book, containing the first four issues, is expected this week. Here's the new cover:

Pre-order: Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.de, Amazon.fr, Amazon.co.jp, Things From Another World, Forbidden Planet.

And also out this week is the fifth issue of the series, a seven page preview, with a Best of Both Worlds flashback, continues after the jump: