IDW has been publishing Star Trek comics since 2007 and their 500th release is coming this fall with a special anthology issue chock full of Trek characters from across the franchise.
IDW’s 500th
Star Trek #500 arrives just before Star Trek Day in September. The issue features seven different stories and includes one that sets up a crossover event IDW is planning for Star Trek comics in 2025. Writers for the oversized issue include Trek comics vets like Chris Cantwell (Star Trek: Defiant) as well as new writers like Mags Visaggio (Star Trek: Celebrations) and actor Patton Oswalt.
The celebration issue includes four different covers, from artists Joëlle Jones, Jake Bartok, J.K. Woodward, and Chris Fenoglio.
Cover A by Joëlle Jones
Here is the official blurb:
Celebrate IDW’s 500th issue of Star Trek comics (and an early Star Trek Day!) with this landmark oversized anthology issue! This collection of seven short stories spans through fan-favorite eras of the beloved franchise from Lower Decks to Strange New Worlds, legacy characters from The Next Generation and the original series, written and illustrated by Star Trek comics veterans and new voices alike. Plus, don’t miss out on the prelude to 2025’s big Star Trek and Defiant comic crossover event written by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Christopher Cantwell!
Cover B by Jake Bartok
IDW group editor Heather Antos previewed Star Trek 500 (via Nerdist):
“The sending to print of any single comic is a feat in and of itself. To hit a landmark like 500 issues with any franchise is a true accomplishment to be celebrated. This Star Trek Day IDW is excited to present not only a look back at some of our favorite characters and series from over the years, but also a look forward on what is to come in the future for our Eisner-nominated Star Trek and Defiant series. If you’re only getting one Star Trek book this year, this is not one to miss out on!”
Cover C by J.K. Woodward
It was just two years ago that IDW celebrated their 400th issue of Star Trek, showing just how much they have increased their output of Trek comics recently. Writer Jackson Lanzing weighs in on this new milestone:
“In Star Trek #400, we began a journey that changed the face of Star Trek comics and carved out a whole new line for readers of every generation. I don’t think any of us could have imagined what would follow. From all the incredible interlocked series to the first Star Trek summer event to the first Eisner nominations in Starfleet’s history. Now, one hundred issues later… it’s time to push things even further.”
RI cover by Chris Fenoglio
Star Trek #500 arrives on September 4, 2024. It isn’t yet available for pre-order but you should soon be able to reserve a copy at TFAW. Or pick up individual digital editions at Amazon/comiXology.
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