Mark Martinez
2004-08-22 06:57:52 UTC
Archive-name: star-trek/comics-checklist/part1
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Last-modified: 2004-8-21
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Subject: Administrivia
The Star Trek Comics Checklist is a guide to Star Trek comics published
in the U.S. All of the licensed comics have a synopsis. The names of
writers and artists, if known, are in parentheses (writer[s]; artist[s];
cover artist[s]). My apologies to colorists and letterers, whose names
aren't included. I hope to add them to a future version of the
checklist, along with stardates.
If a noteworthy character or event from a television episode or movie
appears in a comic, the title of the episode or film appears in
parentheses ("Where No Man Has Gone Before"). Part 9 contains a section
on comics which parody Star Trek and are intended for mature readers.
Some people may be offended by the titles of these comics.
The most recent version of the checklist is archived on the web at
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/star-trek/comics-checklist/part1/
Comments, corrections, and updates are welcome. Please include the words
"Star Trek" in the subject line, otherwise your message will probably be
trashed by the spam filter at my ISP.
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Subject: Table of Contents
Subjects with new or updated material are marked with an asterisk *
Part 1: Introduction
Administrivia
Table of Contents
Brief Publishing History
Frequently Asked Questions
Seldom and Never Asked Questions
Copyright Notice
Part 2: Star Trek comics, 1967-1988
[Gold Key Comics] Star Trek
[Golden Press] Star Trek (collections)
[Checker Book Publishing Group] Star Trek (collections) *
[Power Records] Star Trek Book & Record Set
[Peter Pan Records] Star Trek Book & Record Set
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek (movie adaptation)
[Pocket Books] Star Trek (movie adaptation)
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek (collections)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (first series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek Annuals (first series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (movie adaptations)
[DC Comics] Star Trek Who's Who
[DC Comics] Star Trek (collections)
[DC Comics] DC Sampler (monthly promotional comic)
Copyright Notice
Part 3: Star Trek comics, 1989-1996
[DC Comics] Star Trek (second series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek Annuals (second series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek Specials
[DC Comics] The Modala Imperative (25th anniversary mini-series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (movie adaptations)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (graphic novels)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (collections)
[DC Comics] Direct Currents (monthly promotional comic)
Copyright Notice
Part 4: Star Trek: The Next Generation comics, 1988-1996
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation (mini-series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation Annuals
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation Specials
[DC Comics] The Modala Imperative (25th anniversary mini-series)
[DC Comics] Deep Space Nine/The Next Generation (mini-series)
[DC Comics] Shadowheart (mini-series)
[DC Comics] Ill Wind (mini-series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation (movie adaptations)
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation (collections)
[DC Comics] Direct Currents (monthly promotional comic)
Copyright Notice
Part 5: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine comics, 1993-1995
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Limited Edition Preview
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Annuals
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Specials
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Celebrity Series
[Malibu Comics] Hearts and Minds (mini-series)
[Malibu Comics] Deep Space Nine/The Next Generation (mini-series)
[Malibu Comics] The Maquis: Soldier of Peace (mini-series)
[Malibu Comics] The Malibu Sun (monthly promotional comic)
[Comic Shop News] Comics Debut
Copyright Notice
Part 6: Star Trek comics, 1996-1998
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Collector's Preview
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Unlimited
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek/X-Men
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: First Contact (movie adaptation)
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Operation Assimilation
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Telepathy War
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Untold Voyages (mini-series)
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men: Second Contact
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation: Riker
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Voyager
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Voyager - Splash Down (mini-series)
[Marvel Comics] Marvel Vision (monthly catalog)
Copyright Notice
Part 7: Star Trek comics, 1996-1998
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Early Voyages
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Copyright Notice
Part 8: Star Trek comics, 1999-2002
[Wildstorm] Previews
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Voyager
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Voyager - Planet Killer (mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Voyager (collections)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation - Perchance to Dream (mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Killing Shadows (mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation (graphic novels)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation (collections)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - N-Vector (mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: New Frontier
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Special
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Divided We Fall (TNG/DS9 mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek (collections)
Copyright Notice
Part 9: Everything else
Comic Strips (US)
Comic Strips (UK)
Star Trek reprints (US)
Star Trek reprints (UK)
Star Trek: The Next Generation reprints (UK)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine reprints (UK)
Star Trek: Voyager reprints (UK)
Audio-Visual reprints
Box Sets
Parody Comics
Biographical Comics
Actors' Comics
Adult Comics
The Alfred E. Neuman et al Collection
Star Trek E-Comics
Star Trek Comics Online
Star Trek Comics Information Online
Star Trek Comics-related Trading Cards
Star Trek Comics Ephemera
Star Trek Coloring Books
Missing in Action or Cancelled
References
Periodicals
Unexamined References and Periodicals
Acknowledgements
Copyright Notice
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Subject: Brief Publishing History
Star Trek comics are published under licensing agreements with Paramount
Pictures. The publication history of Star Trek comics can be divided
into distinct eras by publisher.
Gold Key Comics published 61 Star Trek comics from July 1967 to February
1979. The early issues bear little resemblance to the television series
and were published on an irregular schedule. The first nine issues have
photo covers. At times, reprints were used to fill out the publishing
schedule. 35 issues were reprinted in four oversize paperback volumes as
"The Enterprise Logs". Paramount pulled the Gold Key license shortly
before the first film was scheduled for release.
The release of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" ushered in the first
Marvel Comics era. Marvel published a movie adaptation and 18 issues
beginning in December 1979. Marvel's Star Trek comics didn't sell very
well and the series was cancelled in February 1982.
DC Comics purchased the Star Trek comics franchise and began publishing
in February 1984, following the release of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of
Khan". DC's first Star Trek series produced 56 issues, three annuals,
two movie adaptations, a two-issue Who's Who reference, and a six-issue
mini-series introducing Star Trek: The Next Generation to comics.
In November 1988, DC stopped publishing Star Trek comics, revamped and
renewed their licensing agreement, and began anew in the fall of 1989
after the release of "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier". For six years,
DC published Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation comics. Each
series produced 80 issues, six annuals, several movie adaptations,
mini-series, and special issues. Two Star Trek graphic novels were also
published. DC Comics lost their license to publish Star Trek comics in
December 1995.
The first Star Trek graphic novel, "Debt of Honor", was originally
published in hardcover and reprinted in trade paperback. DC also
published and reprinted several collections of Star Trek and Star Trek:
The Next Generation comics. Most remain in print and may be found in new
and used bookstores in addition to comic shops.
In the summer of 1993, Malibu Comics acquired a license to publish
comics based on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Malibu published 32 issues,
two annuals, three mini-series, including a DS9/TNG crossover, created
jointly with DC, and several special issues. Malibu brought new
marketing techniques to Star Trek comics, publishing several comics with
foil-enhanced covers, photo covers, and a hologram cover. The enhanced
issues are probably of interest only to completists.
Marvel re-entered the Star Trek universe via the back door by acquiring
Malibu Comics in November 1994. In 1995, Star Trek: Voyager comics,
based on Paramount's fourth Star Trek televison series, were scheduled
to join Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in Malibu's line-up, but never
materialized. Malibu lost their license to publish Star Trek comics in
December 1995.
Marvel Comics and Paramount Pictures launched a line of Star Trek comics
in Fall 1996, the 30th anniversary of the original series. Marvel
produced 93 Star Trek comics, publishing stories from the first four
television series. Two new series featuring Captain Pike's Enterprise
and Nog's Starfleet Academy classmates were introduced. Also published
were one-shots, including a movie adaptation, a look at the Mirror
universe, Romulan first contact with the Borg, and crossovers with
Marvel's X-Men. In 1998, Marvel experienced financial turmoil and gave
up their license by mutual consent with Paramount, unfortunately leaving
some unfinished story arcs.
In 1999, Wildstorm Comics, an imprint of DC Comics, acquired the license
for Star Trek comics. Wildstorm chose not to publish any ongoing series,
focusing on mini-series and one-shots, giving them more flexibility to
bring in new creators with science fiction backgrounds. Wildstorm
published 29 comics, including two hardcover graphic novels and three
collections of their one-shots and mini-series, and participated in
the Deep Space Nine relaunch, a continuation of the DS9 saga in print,
orchestrated by Pocket Books. In July 2001, Wildstorm scaled back
publication plans due to poor sales and ultimately didn't renew their
contract with Paramount.
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Subject: Frequently Asked Questions
Since this checklist is archived at the FAQ web site, I thought I'd add
a few FAQs just for kicks.
1) How much is my Star Trek comic worth?
Nine out of ten questions sent to me are about the value of a particular
comic. I always recommend consulting a current price guide. Your local
comic shop will have a guide, or you can look at an online price guide
(see part 9 of the checklist).
The accurate, but unsatisfying, answer is that your comic is worth what
someone is willing to pay for it. Price guides base their valuation on
comics in near mint or better condition. Comic shops won't purchase your
comic at these values. If they did, they wouldn't be in business long.
If you want to sell your comic, take a look at eBay to get an idea what
people are asking and getting for Star Trek comics, otherwise, enjoy
your comic, pass it on to somebody when you're done, and let them worry
about value.
2) Are there any new Star Trek comics coming?
Please note that this article is infrequently updated and won't have the
latest information about new publications.
From DreamWatch and TrekWeb: Veteran Star Trek guest actor and author
J.G. Hertzler (Martok in ST:DS9) is in discussion with Paramount about a
series of graphic novels featuring the Klingon Empire. Hertzler would
like to involve comic book artist David Mack in the project.
http://trekweb.com/stories.php?aid=3fa2ae3883d75
Star Trek: New Frontier - After the fall, by Peter David, due out in
hardcover Nov 2004, may also include a CD-ROM, and may include Mr.
David's New Frontier comic "Double Time".
http://www.psiphi.org/cgi/upc-db/X000000204.html
Star Trek: The Key Collection
Checker Book Publishing Group is proceeding with plans to reprint the
Gold Key Star Trek comics in trade paperback. The second volume is
scheduled for September 2004. 228 pages, SRP $22.95. More information
and page samples are available online.
http://www.checkerbpg.com/strek2_gn.html
Star Trek: The Next Generation Manga
Tokyopop announced plans to publish a manga-style graphic anthology
based on ST:TNG, edited by Mark Paniccia. Western and Japanese writers
will work with some of Japan's hottest manga artists. The Star Trek
anthology is scheduled for publication Winter 2004/Spring 2005. 250
pages, SRP $9.99.
http://www.tokyopop.com/news/press2004/2004_star_trek.php
3) Got Star Trek comics?
To find a comic shop near you, call the Comic Shop Locator Service at
1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266-4226) or go to http://csls.diamondcomics.com/
If you're looking for Star Trek comics, go to your local comic shop and
ask for Star Trek comics. You can also search the catalogs of online
comic shops. For the fiscally adventurous, try eBay (see the next
subject for advice about buying comics on eBay).
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Subject: Seldom and Never Asked Questions
Some SNAQs to consume with your FAQs.
1) What Star Trek comics do you recommend reading?
These are some of the notable comics, either for the story (good, bad,
or unusual), the writer, the series, or just because. This is a very
subjective list. There are many more fine Star Trek comics.
- Gold Key Star Trek #1, the most expensive
- DC Star Trek #9-16, first series, by Mike Barr, the Mirror universe saga
- DC Star Trek #19, first series, by Walter Koenig
- DC Star Trek #51, first series, by Peter David, where Kirk encounters
Berke Breathed's Bloom County crew of the good ship Enterpoop
- DC Star Trek Annual #1, second series, by George Takei and Peter David
- DC Star Trek, Debt of Honor, by Chris Claremont
- DC Star Trek, Ashes of Eden, by William Shatner, Judith and Garfield
Reeves-Stevens
- DC Star Trek: TNG Annual #1, by John DeLancie
- DC Star Trek: TNG Special #2, "Spot's day", by Diane Duane
- Malibu Star Trek: DS9 #29-30, "Enemies & allies", by Mark Paniccia and
Tim Russ, another Mirror universe story
- Malibu Star Trek: DS9 Celebrity Series, by Mark Lenard
- Malibu Star Trek: DS9 Celebrity Series, by Aron Eisenberg and Mark Paniccia
- Malibu Star Trek: DS9, Hearts and Minds #1, for the hologram cover
- Marvel Star Trek/X-Men, by Scott Lobdell, for the audacity of the whole thing
- Marvel Star Trek: Unlimited, by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton, series
featuring TOS and TNG stories
- Marvel Star Trek: Early Voyages, by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton, series
featuring Captain Pike
- Marvel Star Trek: Operation Assimilation, where Romulans meet the Borg
- Marvel Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror, where we learn how Spock dealt with Kirk
- Marvel Star Trek: DS9, Nobody knows the tribbles I've seen, where we hear
some tall tribble tales
- Wildstorm Embrace the wolf, where Data returns as Sherlock Holmes
- Wildstorm The Gorn crisis, by Kevin J. Anderson
- Wildstorm Forgiveness, by David Brin
2) Have characters from the animated series appeared in Star Trek comics?
Although there has never been a comic book series featuring the crew of
the animated Enterprise, characters from ST:TAS have occasionally
appeared in comics from several publishers.
- Power Records, PR-25 Passage to Moauv
Lt. M'ress is distinctly humanoid rather than felinoid, with black hair
arranged in the traditional TOS beehive, blue skin, and green eye
shadow.
- DC Comics, Who's Who in Star Trek #1-2
Biographical entries for Lt. Arex and Lt. M'ress appear in this series.
- DC Comics, Star Trek #37, 39, 40, 46-53, 55, first series
Lt. Arex and Lt. M'ress join the crew of the Enterprise NCC-1701A as
navigator and assistant science officer respectively. In ST #49 M'ress
tells Sulu "You're so sexy when you're being efficient" and in ST #51
Sulu is concerned about where their relationship is heading, while
M'ress just wants to fool around.
- Marvel Comics, Star Trek: The Early Voyages #1, 12, 16, 17
Captain Robert April appears in the first issue of this series and again
later as an admiral.
- LA Times Syndicate, Star Trek comic strip 3/2/1982-7/17/1982
The Kzinti, a race of felines created by science fiction author Larry
Niven are featured adversaries in this story arc.
3) How many authorized Star Trek comics have been published?
The Star Trek comics count is 528 and holding.
The count excludes limited edition variants, ashcans, previews,
collections, US comic strips, UK comic strips, and reprints not part of
a monthly series. More detail is available for the numerically
obsessive:
Publisher Series Title # Notes
Gold Key TOS Star Trek 61 series, 4 reprint issues
Power TOS Book & Record Set 3
Peter Pan TOS Book & Record Set 2
Marvel TOS TMP 1 movie adaptation
Marvel TOS Star Trek 18 series, 3 reprint issues
DC TOS Star Trek 56 first series
DC TOS Star Trek Annuals 3 first series
DC TOS TSFS, TVH 2 movie adaptations
DC TOS Who's Who 2
DC TOS Star Trek 80 second series
DC TOS Star Trek Annuals 6 second series
DC TOS Star Trek Specials 3
DC TOS The Modala Imperative 4 mini-series
DC TOS TFF, TUC 2 movie adaptations
DC TOS Star Trek 2 graphic novels
DC TNG The Next Generation 6 mini-series
DC TNG The Next Generation 80 series
DC TNG The Next Generation Annuals 6
DC TNG The Next Generation Specials 4
DC TNG The Modala Imperative 4 mini-series
DC DS9/TNG 2 mini-series
DC TNG Shadowheart 4 mini-series
DC TNG Ill Wind 4 mini-series
DC TNG Generations 1 movie adaptation
Malibu DS9 Limited Edition Preview 1 ashcan
Malibu DS9 Deep Space Nine 32 series
Malibu DS9 Deep Space Nine Annuals 2
Malibu DS9 Deep Space Nine Specials 4
Malibu DS9 Celebrity Series 2 one-shots
Malibu DS9 Hearts and Minds 4 mini-series
Malibu DS9/TNG 2 mini-series
Malibu DS9 The Maquis: Soldier of Peace 3 mini-series
Marvel TOS/TNG Unlimited 10 series
Marvel TOS Star Trek/X-Men 1 one-shot
Marvel TNG First Contact 1 movie adaptation
Marvel TNG Operation Assimilation 1 one-shot
Marvel TOS Mirror, Mirror 1 one-shot
Marvel ST Telepathy War TNG/DS9/VOY/SA 1 one-shot
Marvel TOS Untold Voyages 5 mini-series
Marvel TNG TNG/X-Men: Second Contact 1 one-shot
Marvel TNG Riker 1 one-shot
Marvel DS9 Deep Space Nine 15 series
Marvel VOY Voyager 15 series
Marvel VOY Splash Down 4 mini-series
Marvel EV Early Voyages 17 series
Marvel SA Starfleet Academy 20 series, 1 Klingon issue
Wildstorm VOY Voyager 3 one-shots
Wildstorm VOY Planet Killer 3 mini-series
Wildstorm TNG Embrace the Wolf 1 one-shot
Wildstorm TNG Perchance to Dream 4 mini-series
Wildstorm TNG The Killing Shadows 4 mini-series
Wildstorm TNG The Next Generation 2 graphic novels
Wildstorm TOS 2 one-shots
Wildstorm DS9 N-Vector 4 mini-series
Wildstorm NF Double Time 1 one-shot
Wildstorm ST Special (TOS/TNG/DS9/VOY) 1 one-shot
Wildstorm TNG/DS9 Divided We Fall 4 mini-series
Total by publisher:
Gold Key 61
Power 3
Peter Pan 2
Marvel 112
DC 271
Malibu 50
Wildstorm 29
Total by series (comics with stories from more than one series are
counted with each series):
The Original Series TOS 265
The Next Generation TNG 144
Deep Space Nine DS9 77
Voyager VOY 27
Starfleet Academy SA 21
Early Voyages EV 17
New Frontier NF 1
Enterprise ENT 0
4) Can I buy Star Trek comics on eBay?
On any given day, there are several hundred Star Trek comics items up
for auction on eBay. You can find everything from single issues to
complete runs of a series. If you're patient, you can probably find
every item on this checklist. The only comics that routinely fetch
uncomfortably high prices are the early Gold Key comics, Nostalgia World
comic strip reprints, and the UK comic strip magazines.
While prices are generally reasonable, don't forget that auction prices
can grow quickly. You also have to pay for shipping, handling, and
insurance. Purchasing the comics you want is mostly a matter of not
thinking with your mouse.
Read the buyer help pages at eBay to learn how to practice safe bidding.
First time buyers should spend some time watching auctions. Learn what
you can expect to pay for the comics you want. When you register for an
account, you can setup watch lists and email alerts. eBay will let you
know when something of interest is being auctioned. Read the fine print
before you bid. Make sure that the seller accepts a type of payment
you're comfortable with and is willing to ship with insurance.
Once you start bidding, keep in mind that you don't have to win every
auction. The supply of Star Trek comics is high and demand is low. If
you don't win an auction, the comic you want will turn up again. Item
descriptions may indicate that a comic is rare. Don't believe everything
you read. There are one-of-a-kind items like original comic art, but
there aren't any rare Star Trek comics. Good luck bidding.
5) Where can I discuss Star Trek comics online?
TrekBBS Trek Literature forum
http://www.trekbbs.com/threads/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB17
Psi Phi Star Trek Books BBS
http://www.comicboards.com/psiphiboards/startrek/
6) What happened to that Star Trek comic?
The Star Trek comics that never were. A number of authorized Star Trek
comics projects never made it into print. Where possible, references are
provided.
- In 1995, a two-issue adaptation of Voyager's pilot episode
"Caretaker", written by Mike Barr with artwork by Rob Davis and Terry
Pallot was completed for Malibu but never published. Some price guides
list both issues.
- Editorial commentary in the letters section of Marvel's Voyager
mini-series "Splashdown" hinted at a ST:TAS special featuring Arex and
M'ress which was never published.
- Writers Andy Mangels and Michael Martin had several projects in the
works when Marvel gave up the Paramount Comics license: a DS9
mini-series and special, a Voyager fill-in, and a 48-page Star Trek:
Realities #1 that was pencilled, to name a few. They pitched a tie-in to
their novel, Section 31: Rogue, to Wildstorm which was turned down. Mr.
Mangels has discussed his comics work on the Trek BBS literature forum
and keeps a page of comics information updated at his web site.
http://www.andymangels.com/stcomics.html
- Writers Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton also had a Star Trek: Realities
story ready to be pencilled by Mike Collins, set in a timeline where
Edith Keeler, from TOS episode "The Guardian of Forever", survives.
- The 1997 Collector's Preview from Marvel (see part 6) mentions Star
Trek: Phase 3 as a new title "coming soon".
- Peter David, writer of stuff, mentioned in his blog that there was an
aborted New Frontier comic with a visit to the Mirror universe.
http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/gmlog/00000587.html
- Ted Adams authored Star Trek: Civil War for Wildstorm but it
was never published. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are caught in the middle of
a war over natural resources on a non-Federation planet, and the
transporter isn't working.
- Rich Handley outlined two TNG stories intended for Wildstorm Star Trek
Special #1 which was shortened before publication. The stories were
"The Barber of Seville", about Mot the Barber and his adventures on the
holodeck as the captain of the USS Seville, and "The Needs of the One",
about Spock on Romulus between the Trek films and TNG, in which he
befriends a Romulan youth and must make a decision whether to let him
die or risk the movement's exposure to save his life, as Kirk once risked
his career to save Spock's life.
- Rich Handley wrote an article about Star Trek comic strips (summarized
in part 9) and began work on collecting them for a book. More information
can be found at Steve Roby's Complete Star Trek Library on the Lost
Books page. http://www.well.com/user/sjroby/lostbooks.html
- Although they aren't really lost, most of the Star Trek comic strips
published in UK comics magazines have never been collected or published
in the US (see part 9).
7) Didn't I read that in a Star Trek novel?
Characters and events from Star Trek comics occasionally find their way
into Star Trek novels and vice versa. Writers who work in both mediums
are usually the perpetrators. Fortunately, readers of Star Trek
literature usually catch them in the act and full confessions are
routine.
Peter David. Star Trek: The Next Generation - Strike Zone
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 1989. ISBN 0-671-67940-6
Events occuring in the author's TOS storyline from DC Comics first
series #48-55 (see Part 2) are explored in this novel. ST:TNG #5.
Michael Jan Friedman. Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men - Planet X
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 1998. ISBN 0-671-01916-3
Novel featuring the characters introduced in the Marvel comic, "Second
Contact", and picking up where the comic leaves off. The cover art by an
unnamed artist features Riker, Data, Worf, Wolverine, and Storm.
Peter David. Star Trek: New Frontier - Restoration
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 2000. ISBN 0-671-67940-6
This novel references the author's Wildstorm ST:NF comic, "Time
management". Excaliber Book Three, ST:NF #11.
Bob Greenberger. Star Trek: The Next Generation - Doors into chaos
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 2001. ISBN 0-7434-1856-5
This novel references events which occurred in Wildstorm ST:TNG graphic
novel, "The Gorn Crisis". Star Trek Gateways Book Three.
Mike W. Barr. Star Trek - Gemini
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-0074-7
ST:TOS novel, part of the five-year mission series, with appearances by
characters originally created by the author for his DC comics.
Peter David (Editor). Star Trek: New Frontier - No Limits
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-7707-3
"Oil and water" by Robert T. Jeschonek takes place on the planet
Damiano, featured in Wildstorm ST:TNG mini-series "Perchance to dream"
by Keith R. A. DeCandido.
Andy Mangels and Michael Martin. Star Trek: The Next Generation -
Section 31 - Rogue. The brother of a character in their Marvel comics
has a role in this novel. Is there some relation to Wildstorm Star Trek
Special #1?
Andy Mangels and Michael Martin. Mission: Gamma - Cathedral
Characters from their Marvel ST:DS9 comics also have roles in the DS9
relaunch novels, beginning with the Mission: Gamma series.
Andy Mangels and Michael Martin. Star Trek: The Lost Era - 2298: The Sundered
References to Sulu's or the Excelsior's comic adventures?
A. C. Crispin. Sarek
Wildstorm comic "Enter the wolves" is a sequel to this novel and a
prequel to TNG episodes "Sarek" and "Unification".
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Subject: Copyright Notice
Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,
Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Star Trek:
Early Voyages, Star Trek: Unlimited, Star Trek: New Frontier and
Enterprise are TM, (R) and Copyright (C) 2004 Paramount Pictures.
X-Men is Copyright (C) 2004 Marvel Characters.
This article is Copyright (C) 1992-2004 Mark L.B. Martinez. It may be
freely redistributed in its entirety provided that this copyright notice
is not removed. It may not be sold for profit or incorporated in
commercial documents without the written permission of the copyright
holder. Permission is expressly granted for this document to be made
available by institutions offering unrestricted access to the Internet.
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Subject: Administrivia
The Star Trek Comics Checklist is a guide to Star Trek comics published
in the U.S. All of the licensed comics have a synopsis. The names of
writers and artists, if known, are in parentheses (writer[s]; artist[s];
cover artist[s]). My apologies to colorists and letterers, whose names
aren't included. I hope to add them to a future version of the
checklist, along with stardates.
If a noteworthy character or event from a television episode or movie
appears in a comic, the title of the episode or film appears in
parentheses ("Where No Man Has Gone Before"). Part 9 contains a section
on comics which parody Star Trek and are intended for mature readers.
Some people may be offended by the titles of these comics.
The most recent version of the checklist is archived on the web at
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/star-trek/comics-checklist/part1/
Comments, corrections, and updates are welcome. Please include the words
"Star Trek" in the subject line, otherwise your message will probably be
trashed by the spam filter at my ISP.
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Subject: Table of Contents
Subjects with new or updated material are marked with an asterisk *
Part 1: Introduction
Administrivia
Table of Contents
Brief Publishing History
Frequently Asked Questions
Seldom and Never Asked Questions
Copyright Notice
Part 2: Star Trek comics, 1967-1988
[Gold Key Comics] Star Trek
[Golden Press] Star Trek (collections)
[Checker Book Publishing Group] Star Trek (collections) *
[Power Records] Star Trek Book & Record Set
[Peter Pan Records] Star Trek Book & Record Set
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek (movie adaptation)
[Pocket Books] Star Trek (movie adaptation)
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek (collections)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (first series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek Annuals (first series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (movie adaptations)
[DC Comics] Star Trek Who's Who
[DC Comics] Star Trek (collections)
[DC Comics] DC Sampler (monthly promotional comic)
Copyright Notice
Part 3: Star Trek comics, 1989-1996
[DC Comics] Star Trek (second series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek Annuals (second series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek Specials
[DC Comics] The Modala Imperative (25th anniversary mini-series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (movie adaptations)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (graphic novels)
[DC Comics] Star Trek (collections)
[DC Comics] Direct Currents (monthly promotional comic)
Copyright Notice
Part 4: Star Trek: The Next Generation comics, 1988-1996
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation (mini-series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation Annuals
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation Specials
[DC Comics] The Modala Imperative (25th anniversary mini-series)
[DC Comics] Deep Space Nine/The Next Generation (mini-series)
[DC Comics] Shadowheart (mini-series)
[DC Comics] Ill Wind (mini-series)
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation (movie adaptations)
[DC Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation (collections)
[DC Comics] Direct Currents (monthly promotional comic)
Copyright Notice
Part 5: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine comics, 1993-1995
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Limited Edition Preview
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Annuals
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Specials
[Malibu Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Celebrity Series
[Malibu Comics] Hearts and Minds (mini-series)
[Malibu Comics] Deep Space Nine/The Next Generation (mini-series)
[Malibu Comics] The Maquis: Soldier of Peace (mini-series)
[Malibu Comics] The Malibu Sun (monthly promotional comic)
[Comic Shop News] Comics Debut
Copyright Notice
Part 6: Star Trek comics, 1996-1998
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Collector's Preview
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Unlimited
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek/X-Men
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: First Contact (movie adaptation)
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Operation Assimilation
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Telepathy War
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Untold Voyages (mini-series)
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men: Second Contact
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: The Next Generation: Riker
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Voyager
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Voyager - Splash Down (mini-series)
[Marvel Comics] Marvel Vision (monthly catalog)
Copyright Notice
Part 7: Star Trek comics, 1996-1998
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Early Voyages
[Marvel Comics] Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Copyright Notice
Part 8: Star Trek comics, 1999-2002
[Wildstorm] Previews
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Voyager
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Voyager - Planet Killer (mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Voyager (collections)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation - Perchance to Dream (mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Killing Shadows (mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation (graphic novels)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: The Next Generation (collections)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - N-Vector (mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: New Frontier
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Special
[Wildstorm] Star Trek: Divided We Fall (TNG/DS9 mini-series)
[Wildstorm] Star Trek (collections)
Copyright Notice
Part 9: Everything else
Comic Strips (US)
Comic Strips (UK)
Star Trek reprints (US)
Star Trek reprints (UK)
Star Trek: The Next Generation reprints (UK)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine reprints (UK)
Star Trek: Voyager reprints (UK)
Audio-Visual reprints
Box Sets
Parody Comics
Biographical Comics
Actors' Comics
Adult Comics
The Alfred E. Neuman et al Collection
Star Trek E-Comics
Star Trek Comics Online
Star Trek Comics Information Online
Star Trek Comics-related Trading Cards
Star Trek Comics Ephemera
Star Trek Coloring Books
Missing in Action or Cancelled
References
Periodicals
Unexamined References and Periodicals
Acknowledgements
Copyright Notice
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Subject: Brief Publishing History
Star Trek comics are published under licensing agreements with Paramount
Pictures. The publication history of Star Trek comics can be divided
into distinct eras by publisher.
Gold Key Comics published 61 Star Trek comics from July 1967 to February
1979. The early issues bear little resemblance to the television series
and were published on an irregular schedule. The first nine issues have
photo covers. At times, reprints were used to fill out the publishing
schedule. 35 issues were reprinted in four oversize paperback volumes as
"The Enterprise Logs". Paramount pulled the Gold Key license shortly
before the first film was scheduled for release.
The release of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" ushered in the first
Marvel Comics era. Marvel published a movie adaptation and 18 issues
beginning in December 1979. Marvel's Star Trek comics didn't sell very
well and the series was cancelled in February 1982.
DC Comics purchased the Star Trek comics franchise and began publishing
in February 1984, following the release of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of
Khan". DC's first Star Trek series produced 56 issues, three annuals,
two movie adaptations, a two-issue Who's Who reference, and a six-issue
mini-series introducing Star Trek: The Next Generation to comics.
In November 1988, DC stopped publishing Star Trek comics, revamped and
renewed their licensing agreement, and began anew in the fall of 1989
after the release of "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier". For six years,
DC published Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation comics. Each
series produced 80 issues, six annuals, several movie adaptations,
mini-series, and special issues. Two Star Trek graphic novels were also
published. DC Comics lost their license to publish Star Trek comics in
December 1995.
The first Star Trek graphic novel, "Debt of Honor", was originally
published in hardcover and reprinted in trade paperback. DC also
published and reprinted several collections of Star Trek and Star Trek:
The Next Generation comics. Most remain in print and may be found in new
and used bookstores in addition to comic shops.
In the summer of 1993, Malibu Comics acquired a license to publish
comics based on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Malibu published 32 issues,
two annuals, three mini-series, including a DS9/TNG crossover, created
jointly with DC, and several special issues. Malibu brought new
marketing techniques to Star Trek comics, publishing several comics with
foil-enhanced covers, photo covers, and a hologram cover. The enhanced
issues are probably of interest only to completists.
Marvel re-entered the Star Trek universe via the back door by acquiring
Malibu Comics in November 1994. In 1995, Star Trek: Voyager comics,
based on Paramount's fourth Star Trek televison series, were scheduled
to join Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in Malibu's line-up, but never
materialized. Malibu lost their license to publish Star Trek comics in
December 1995.
Marvel Comics and Paramount Pictures launched a line of Star Trek comics
in Fall 1996, the 30th anniversary of the original series. Marvel
produced 93 Star Trek comics, publishing stories from the first four
television series. Two new series featuring Captain Pike's Enterprise
and Nog's Starfleet Academy classmates were introduced. Also published
were one-shots, including a movie adaptation, a look at the Mirror
universe, Romulan first contact with the Borg, and crossovers with
Marvel's X-Men. In 1998, Marvel experienced financial turmoil and gave
up their license by mutual consent with Paramount, unfortunately leaving
some unfinished story arcs.
In 1999, Wildstorm Comics, an imprint of DC Comics, acquired the license
for Star Trek comics. Wildstorm chose not to publish any ongoing series,
focusing on mini-series and one-shots, giving them more flexibility to
bring in new creators with science fiction backgrounds. Wildstorm
published 29 comics, including two hardcover graphic novels and three
collections of their one-shots and mini-series, and participated in
the Deep Space Nine relaunch, a continuation of the DS9 saga in print,
orchestrated by Pocket Books. In July 2001, Wildstorm scaled back
publication plans due to poor sales and ultimately didn't renew their
contract with Paramount.
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Subject: Frequently Asked Questions
Since this checklist is archived at the FAQ web site, I thought I'd add
a few FAQs just for kicks.
1) How much is my Star Trek comic worth?
Nine out of ten questions sent to me are about the value of a particular
comic. I always recommend consulting a current price guide. Your local
comic shop will have a guide, or you can look at an online price guide
(see part 9 of the checklist).
The accurate, but unsatisfying, answer is that your comic is worth what
someone is willing to pay for it. Price guides base their valuation on
comics in near mint or better condition. Comic shops won't purchase your
comic at these values. If they did, they wouldn't be in business long.
If you want to sell your comic, take a look at eBay to get an idea what
people are asking and getting for Star Trek comics, otherwise, enjoy
your comic, pass it on to somebody when you're done, and let them worry
about value.
2) Are there any new Star Trek comics coming?
Please note that this article is infrequently updated and won't have the
latest information about new publications.
From DreamWatch and TrekWeb: Veteran Star Trek guest actor and author
J.G. Hertzler (Martok in ST:DS9) is in discussion with Paramount about a
series of graphic novels featuring the Klingon Empire. Hertzler would
like to involve comic book artist David Mack in the project.
http://trekweb.com/stories.php?aid=3fa2ae3883d75
Star Trek: New Frontier - After the fall, by Peter David, due out in
hardcover Nov 2004, may also include a CD-ROM, and may include Mr.
David's New Frontier comic "Double Time".
http://www.psiphi.org/cgi/upc-db/X000000204.html
Star Trek: The Key Collection
Checker Book Publishing Group is proceeding with plans to reprint the
Gold Key Star Trek comics in trade paperback. The second volume is
scheduled for September 2004. 228 pages, SRP $22.95. More information
and page samples are available online.
http://www.checkerbpg.com/strek2_gn.html
Star Trek: The Next Generation Manga
Tokyopop announced plans to publish a manga-style graphic anthology
based on ST:TNG, edited by Mark Paniccia. Western and Japanese writers
will work with some of Japan's hottest manga artists. The Star Trek
anthology is scheduled for publication Winter 2004/Spring 2005. 250
pages, SRP $9.99.
http://www.tokyopop.com/news/press2004/2004_star_trek.php
3) Got Star Trek comics?
To find a comic shop near you, call the Comic Shop Locator Service at
1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266-4226) or go to http://csls.diamondcomics.com/
If you're looking for Star Trek comics, go to your local comic shop and
ask for Star Trek comics. You can also search the catalogs of online
comic shops. For the fiscally adventurous, try eBay (see the next
subject for advice about buying comics on eBay).
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Subject: Seldom and Never Asked Questions
Some SNAQs to consume with your FAQs.
1) What Star Trek comics do you recommend reading?
These are some of the notable comics, either for the story (good, bad,
or unusual), the writer, the series, or just because. This is a very
subjective list. There are many more fine Star Trek comics.
- Gold Key Star Trek #1, the most expensive
- DC Star Trek #9-16, first series, by Mike Barr, the Mirror universe saga
- DC Star Trek #19, first series, by Walter Koenig
- DC Star Trek #51, first series, by Peter David, where Kirk encounters
Berke Breathed's Bloom County crew of the good ship Enterpoop
- DC Star Trek Annual #1, second series, by George Takei and Peter David
- DC Star Trek, Debt of Honor, by Chris Claremont
- DC Star Trek, Ashes of Eden, by William Shatner, Judith and Garfield
Reeves-Stevens
- DC Star Trek: TNG Annual #1, by John DeLancie
- DC Star Trek: TNG Special #2, "Spot's day", by Diane Duane
- Malibu Star Trek: DS9 #29-30, "Enemies & allies", by Mark Paniccia and
Tim Russ, another Mirror universe story
- Malibu Star Trek: DS9 Celebrity Series, by Mark Lenard
- Malibu Star Trek: DS9 Celebrity Series, by Aron Eisenberg and Mark Paniccia
- Malibu Star Trek: DS9, Hearts and Minds #1, for the hologram cover
- Marvel Star Trek/X-Men, by Scott Lobdell, for the audacity of the whole thing
- Marvel Star Trek: Unlimited, by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton, series
featuring TOS and TNG stories
- Marvel Star Trek: Early Voyages, by Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton, series
featuring Captain Pike
- Marvel Star Trek: Operation Assimilation, where Romulans meet the Borg
- Marvel Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror, where we learn how Spock dealt with Kirk
- Marvel Star Trek: DS9, Nobody knows the tribbles I've seen, where we hear
some tall tribble tales
- Wildstorm Embrace the wolf, where Data returns as Sherlock Holmes
- Wildstorm The Gorn crisis, by Kevin J. Anderson
- Wildstorm Forgiveness, by David Brin
2) Have characters from the animated series appeared in Star Trek comics?
Although there has never been a comic book series featuring the crew of
the animated Enterprise, characters from ST:TAS have occasionally
appeared in comics from several publishers.
- Power Records, PR-25 Passage to Moauv
Lt. M'ress is distinctly humanoid rather than felinoid, with black hair
arranged in the traditional TOS beehive, blue skin, and green eye
shadow.
- DC Comics, Who's Who in Star Trek #1-2
Biographical entries for Lt. Arex and Lt. M'ress appear in this series.
- DC Comics, Star Trek #37, 39, 40, 46-53, 55, first series
Lt. Arex and Lt. M'ress join the crew of the Enterprise NCC-1701A as
navigator and assistant science officer respectively. In ST #49 M'ress
tells Sulu "You're so sexy when you're being efficient" and in ST #51
Sulu is concerned about where their relationship is heading, while
M'ress just wants to fool around.
- Marvel Comics, Star Trek: The Early Voyages #1, 12, 16, 17
Captain Robert April appears in the first issue of this series and again
later as an admiral.
- LA Times Syndicate, Star Trek comic strip 3/2/1982-7/17/1982
The Kzinti, a race of felines created by science fiction author Larry
Niven are featured adversaries in this story arc.
3) How many authorized Star Trek comics have been published?
The Star Trek comics count is 528 and holding.
The count excludes limited edition variants, ashcans, previews,
collections, US comic strips, UK comic strips, and reprints not part of
a monthly series. More detail is available for the numerically
obsessive:
Publisher Series Title # Notes
Gold Key TOS Star Trek 61 series, 4 reprint issues
Power TOS Book & Record Set 3
Peter Pan TOS Book & Record Set 2
Marvel TOS TMP 1 movie adaptation
Marvel TOS Star Trek 18 series, 3 reprint issues
DC TOS Star Trek 56 first series
DC TOS Star Trek Annuals 3 first series
DC TOS TSFS, TVH 2 movie adaptations
DC TOS Who's Who 2
DC TOS Star Trek 80 second series
DC TOS Star Trek Annuals 6 second series
DC TOS Star Trek Specials 3
DC TOS The Modala Imperative 4 mini-series
DC TOS TFF, TUC 2 movie adaptations
DC TOS Star Trek 2 graphic novels
DC TNG The Next Generation 6 mini-series
DC TNG The Next Generation 80 series
DC TNG The Next Generation Annuals 6
DC TNG The Next Generation Specials 4
DC TNG The Modala Imperative 4 mini-series
DC DS9/TNG 2 mini-series
DC TNG Shadowheart 4 mini-series
DC TNG Ill Wind 4 mini-series
DC TNG Generations 1 movie adaptation
Malibu DS9 Limited Edition Preview 1 ashcan
Malibu DS9 Deep Space Nine 32 series
Malibu DS9 Deep Space Nine Annuals 2
Malibu DS9 Deep Space Nine Specials 4
Malibu DS9 Celebrity Series 2 one-shots
Malibu DS9 Hearts and Minds 4 mini-series
Malibu DS9/TNG 2 mini-series
Malibu DS9 The Maquis: Soldier of Peace 3 mini-series
Marvel TOS/TNG Unlimited 10 series
Marvel TOS Star Trek/X-Men 1 one-shot
Marvel TNG First Contact 1 movie adaptation
Marvel TNG Operation Assimilation 1 one-shot
Marvel TOS Mirror, Mirror 1 one-shot
Marvel ST Telepathy War TNG/DS9/VOY/SA 1 one-shot
Marvel TOS Untold Voyages 5 mini-series
Marvel TNG TNG/X-Men: Second Contact 1 one-shot
Marvel TNG Riker 1 one-shot
Marvel DS9 Deep Space Nine 15 series
Marvel VOY Voyager 15 series
Marvel VOY Splash Down 4 mini-series
Marvel EV Early Voyages 17 series
Marvel SA Starfleet Academy 20 series, 1 Klingon issue
Wildstorm VOY Voyager 3 one-shots
Wildstorm VOY Planet Killer 3 mini-series
Wildstorm TNG Embrace the Wolf 1 one-shot
Wildstorm TNG Perchance to Dream 4 mini-series
Wildstorm TNG The Killing Shadows 4 mini-series
Wildstorm TNG The Next Generation 2 graphic novels
Wildstorm TOS 2 one-shots
Wildstorm DS9 N-Vector 4 mini-series
Wildstorm NF Double Time 1 one-shot
Wildstorm ST Special (TOS/TNG/DS9/VOY) 1 one-shot
Wildstorm TNG/DS9 Divided We Fall 4 mini-series
Total by publisher:
Gold Key 61
Power 3
Peter Pan 2
Marvel 112
DC 271
Malibu 50
Wildstorm 29
Total by series (comics with stories from more than one series are
counted with each series):
The Original Series TOS 265
The Next Generation TNG 144
Deep Space Nine DS9 77
Voyager VOY 27
Starfleet Academy SA 21
Early Voyages EV 17
New Frontier NF 1
Enterprise ENT 0
4) Can I buy Star Trek comics on eBay?
On any given day, there are several hundred Star Trek comics items up
for auction on eBay. You can find everything from single issues to
complete runs of a series. If you're patient, you can probably find
every item on this checklist. The only comics that routinely fetch
uncomfortably high prices are the early Gold Key comics, Nostalgia World
comic strip reprints, and the UK comic strip magazines.
While prices are generally reasonable, don't forget that auction prices
can grow quickly. You also have to pay for shipping, handling, and
insurance. Purchasing the comics you want is mostly a matter of not
thinking with your mouse.
Read the buyer help pages at eBay to learn how to practice safe bidding.
First time buyers should spend some time watching auctions. Learn what
you can expect to pay for the comics you want. When you register for an
account, you can setup watch lists and email alerts. eBay will let you
know when something of interest is being auctioned. Read the fine print
before you bid. Make sure that the seller accepts a type of payment
you're comfortable with and is willing to ship with insurance.
Once you start bidding, keep in mind that you don't have to win every
auction. The supply of Star Trek comics is high and demand is low. If
you don't win an auction, the comic you want will turn up again. Item
descriptions may indicate that a comic is rare. Don't believe everything
you read. There are one-of-a-kind items like original comic art, but
there aren't any rare Star Trek comics. Good luck bidding.
5) Where can I discuss Star Trek comics online?
TrekBBS Trek Literature forum
http://www.trekbbs.com/threads/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=UBB17
Psi Phi Star Trek Books BBS
http://www.comicboards.com/psiphiboards/startrek/
6) What happened to that Star Trek comic?
The Star Trek comics that never were. A number of authorized Star Trek
comics projects never made it into print. Where possible, references are
provided.
- In 1995, a two-issue adaptation of Voyager's pilot episode
"Caretaker", written by Mike Barr with artwork by Rob Davis and Terry
Pallot was completed for Malibu but never published. Some price guides
list both issues.
- Editorial commentary in the letters section of Marvel's Voyager
mini-series "Splashdown" hinted at a ST:TAS special featuring Arex and
M'ress which was never published.
- Writers Andy Mangels and Michael Martin had several projects in the
works when Marvel gave up the Paramount Comics license: a DS9
mini-series and special, a Voyager fill-in, and a 48-page Star Trek:
Realities #1 that was pencilled, to name a few. They pitched a tie-in to
their novel, Section 31: Rogue, to Wildstorm which was turned down. Mr.
Mangels has discussed his comics work on the Trek BBS literature forum
and keeps a page of comics information updated at his web site.
http://www.andymangels.com/stcomics.html
- Writers Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton also had a Star Trek: Realities
story ready to be pencilled by Mike Collins, set in a timeline where
Edith Keeler, from TOS episode "The Guardian of Forever", survives.
- The 1997 Collector's Preview from Marvel (see part 6) mentions Star
Trek: Phase 3 as a new title "coming soon".
- Peter David, writer of stuff, mentioned in his blog that there was an
aborted New Frontier comic with a visit to the Mirror universe.
http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/gmlog/00000587.html
- Ted Adams authored Star Trek: Civil War for Wildstorm but it
was never published. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy are caught in the middle of
a war over natural resources on a non-Federation planet, and the
transporter isn't working.
- Rich Handley outlined two TNG stories intended for Wildstorm Star Trek
Special #1 which was shortened before publication. The stories were
"The Barber of Seville", about Mot the Barber and his adventures on the
holodeck as the captain of the USS Seville, and "The Needs of the One",
about Spock on Romulus between the Trek films and TNG, in which he
befriends a Romulan youth and must make a decision whether to let him
die or risk the movement's exposure to save his life, as Kirk once risked
his career to save Spock's life.
- Rich Handley wrote an article about Star Trek comic strips (summarized
in part 9) and began work on collecting them for a book. More information
can be found at Steve Roby's Complete Star Trek Library on the Lost
Books page. http://www.well.com/user/sjroby/lostbooks.html
- Although they aren't really lost, most of the Star Trek comic strips
published in UK comics magazines have never been collected or published
in the US (see part 9).
7) Didn't I read that in a Star Trek novel?
Characters and events from Star Trek comics occasionally find their way
into Star Trek novels and vice versa. Writers who work in both mediums
are usually the perpetrators. Fortunately, readers of Star Trek
literature usually catch them in the act and full confessions are
routine.
Peter David. Star Trek: The Next Generation - Strike Zone
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 1989. ISBN 0-671-67940-6
Events occuring in the author's TOS storyline from DC Comics first
series #48-55 (see Part 2) are explored in this novel. ST:TNG #5.
Michael Jan Friedman. Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men - Planet X
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 1998. ISBN 0-671-01916-3
Novel featuring the characters introduced in the Marvel comic, "Second
Contact", and picking up where the comic leaves off. The cover art by an
unnamed artist features Riker, Data, Worf, Wolverine, and Storm.
Peter David. Star Trek: New Frontier - Restoration
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 2000. ISBN 0-671-67940-6
This novel references the author's Wildstorm ST:NF comic, "Time
management". Excaliber Book Three, ST:NF #11.
Bob Greenberger. Star Trek: The Next Generation - Doors into chaos
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 2001. ISBN 0-7434-1856-5
This novel references events which occurred in Wildstorm ST:TNG graphic
novel, "The Gorn Crisis". Star Trek Gateways Book Three.
Mike W. Barr. Star Trek - Gemini
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-0074-7
ST:TOS novel, part of the five-year mission series, with appearances by
characters originally created by the author for his DC comics.
Peter David (Editor). Star Trek: New Frontier - No Limits
New York, NY: Pocket Books, 2003. ISBN 0-7434-7707-3
"Oil and water" by Robert T. Jeschonek takes place on the planet
Damiano, featured in Wildstorm ST:TNG mini-series "Perchance to dream"
by Keith R. A. DeCandido.
Andy Mangels and Michael Martin. Star Trek: The Next Generation -
Section 31 - Rogue. The brother of a character in their Marvel comics
has a role in this novel. Is there some relation to Wildstorm Star Trek
Special #1?
Andy Mangels and Michael Martin. Mission: Gamma - Cathedral
Characters from their Marvel ST:DS9 comics also have roles in the DS9
relaunch novels, beginning with the Mission: Gamma series.
Andy Mangels and Michael Martin. Star Trek: The Lost Era - 2298: The Sundered
References to Sulu's or the Excelsior's comic adventures?
A. C. Crispin. Sarek
Wildstorm comic "Enter the wolves" is a sequel to this novel and a
prequel to TNG episodes "Sarek" and "Unification".
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Subject: Copyright Notice
Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,
Star Trek: Voyager, Enterprise, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Star Trek:
Early Voyages, Star Trek: Unlimited, Star Trek: New Frontier and
Enterprise are TM, (R) and Copyright (C) 2004 Paramount Pictures.
X-Men is Copyright (C) 2004 Marvel Characters.
This article is Copyright (C) 1992-2004 Mark L.B. Martinez. It may be
freely redistributed in its entirety provided that this copyright notice
is not removed. It may not be sold for profit or incorporated in
commercial documents without the written permission of the copyright
holder. Permission is expressly granted for this document to be made
available by institutions offering unrestricted access to the Internet.
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