‘Star Trek’ Comics Are Joining the 60th Anniversary Party
Star Trek is approaching its 60th anniversary, marked by the original series' premiere on September 8, 1966. While the franchise faces uncertainty with its TV and movie projects, a special comic issue will celebrate this milestone. The anthology will feature stories from various authors and timelines, including a preview of a new flagship title.
- ▪The 60th anniversary of Star Trek will be celebrated with a special comic issue on September 2.
- ▪The anthology will include seven stories from different authors, covering various Trek timelines.
- ▪Notable contributors include Brian Michael Bendis and original Trek writer David Gerrold.
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| Original publisher | Gizmodo |
| Canonical URL | https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-comics-60th-anniversary-special-issue-2000760767 |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:01 +0000 |
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Star Trek is in a somewhat uncertain time at the moment. What was once a robust TV push is now winding down; the next movie is in the works but won’t be arriving anytime soon. It’s especially unfortunate since the sci-fi stalwart is approaching a big milestone: its 60th anniversary, marked by the original series’ premiere on September 8, 1966. But fret not—Strange New Worlds season four arrives this summer, and soon after that, the world of Star Trek comics will celebrate with a big special issue from…
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