{"title":"Star Trek","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/b\u003e is a multi-billion dollar American science fiction media franchise created by Gene Roddenberry in 1964. It is known for its optimistic, utopian vision of a future where humanity has overcome war and prejudice to explore the galaxy as part of the \u003cb\u003eUnited Federation of Planets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🎬\u003c\/span\u003e Major Eras of Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe franchise's history is typically divided into distinct production periods: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Original Series Era (1966–1969):\u003c\/b\u003e Pitched as \"Wagon Train to the Stars,\" the show debuted on \u003cb\u003eSeptember 8, 1966\u003c\/b\u003e, starring \u003cb\u003eWilliam Shatner\u003c\/b\u003e as Captain James T. Kirk and \u003cb\u003eLeonard Nimoy\u003c\/b\u003e as Mr. Spock. Though it initially struggled with ratings and was canceled after three seasons, it became a massive cult success in syndication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Movie \u0026amp; TNG Era (1979–2005):\u003c\/b\u003e Following the success of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, Paramount revived the franchise with Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979). This led to a string of successful films and a television return in 1987 with Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), starring \u003cb\u003ePatrick Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Spin-Off Boom:\u003c\/b\u003e During the 1990s, the franchise expanded with Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/star-trek-in-order\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVoyager\u003c\/a\u003e (1995–2001), followed by the prequel series Enterprise (2001–2005).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Kelvin Reboot (2009–2016):\u003c\/b\u003e Director \u003cb\u003eJ.J. Abrams\u003c\/b\u003e rebooted the franchise with a film set in an alternate timeline, featuring a new cast as the original crew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern Expansion (2017–Present):\u003c\/b\u003e Beginning with Star Trek: Discovery, the franchise entered a \"streaming era\" on Paramount+, spawning multiple new shows like \u003ci\u003eStrange New Worlds\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePicard\u003c\/i\u003e, and the animated \u003ci\u003eLower Decks\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⏳\u003c\/span\u003e Key In-Universe Milestones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile the production history is vast, fans often track the \"fictional history\" of the future: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"652\" style=\"width: 489.0pt; border-collapse: collapse; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 12.0pt 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 12.0pt 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Event\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssociated Series\/Film\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2063\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Contact\u003c\/b\u003e: Zefram Cochrane makes the first human warp flight and meets Vulcans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar Trek: First Contact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNX-01 Launch\u003c\/b\u003e: Captain Jonathan Archer leads the first deep-space mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar Trek: Enterprise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFederation Founded\u003c\/b\u003e: Humans, Vulcans, Andorians, and Tellarites sign the Charter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnterprise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirk's 5-Year Mission\u003c\/b\u003e: The crew of the USS Enterprise begins their iconic voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Original Series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2364\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .75pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePicard's Command\u003c\/b\u003e: The launch of the Enterprise-D nearly a century later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; 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It serves as an illustrated encyclopedia for the Star Trek universe, covering characters, alien races, and starships up to the events of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eContent and Scope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEncyclopedia Format: The issue provides detailed biographies and technical profiles in a style similar to Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSource Material: It draws from the Original Series, the 1970s Animated Series, the first four films, and DC's early Star Trek comic continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Profiles: Features major characters like James T. Kirk and Leonard McCoy, alongside notable entries for Klingons, Thomas Kyle, and Carol and David Marcus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eUnique Canon: It reflects DC's comic continuity of the time, such as Spock being appointed captain of the USS Surak. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue features contributions from a wide array of legendary comic industry talent: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter\/Scripter: Allan Asherman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Howard Chaykin, who provided a wraparound cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eContributing Artists: Includes George Pérez (Apollo), Mike Clark, Dan Jurgens (Klingons), Kevin Maguire (Carol Marcus), and Gray Morrow (McCoy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48003690332260,"sku":"BQ520","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_08_13_39_32_732.jpg?v=1772995343"},{"product_id":"star-trek-1-1980-nm","title":"Star Trek # 1 1980 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Trek #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics in April 1980, is the first issue of Marvel's first ongoing Star Trek series. It begins a three-part adaptation of the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture, reintroducing the original crew for their big-screen debut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Key Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows Admiral James T. 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This 48-page encyclopedia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the franchise by providing in-depth character profiles, species data, and ship specifications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eContent and Scope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue covers the alphabet range from Marla McGivers to Vulcans. It draws information from across the Star Trek universe as it existed in 1987, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Original Series and The Animated Series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe first four motion pictures (concluding with The Voyage Home).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDC’s own Star Trek comic series, including original supporting cast members and ongoing plot developments like Spock’s appointment as Captain of the USS Surak. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Profiles and Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMajor Characters: Comprehensive entries for Montgomery Scott (Scotty), Hikaru Sulu, Nyota Uhura, Spock, Sarek, and Janice Rand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAntagonists \u0026amp; Guest Stars: Profiles on Khan Noonien Singh, Gary Mitchell, Harry Mudd, and Christopher Pike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSpecies \u0026amp; Concepts: Detailed look at Romulans, Tellarites, Tribbles, and the United Federation of Planets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTechnical Data: Information on Starships, Starfleet Academy, and an appendix of command symbols used in the movies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduction Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter\/Researcher: Allan Asherman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Featuring work by legendary creators including George Pérez (Apollo), John Byrne (David Bailey), and Howard Chaykin (Cover Artist).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEditor: Robert Greenberger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073308176484,"sku":"BR33","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_12_46_18_258.jpg?v=1774201700"},{"product_id":"star-trek-annual-volume-2-1-1990-nm","title":"Star Trek Annual # 1 1990 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Trek Annual (Volume 2) #1\u003c\/b\u003e, titled \"So Near the Touch,\" was published by DC Comics in July 1990. It is notable for being co-written by George Takei (who played Sulu) alongside veteran comic writer Peter David. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSet during the Enterprise-A era, the plot centers on Commander Hikaru Sulu: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: The Enterprise is dispatched to the planet Datugad to assist a Federation medical team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Personal Connection: The medical team is led by Wynnis, a woman who is Sulu’s former lover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Deadly Phenomenon: The planet is suffering from extreme ecological devastation. 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Written by Scott and David Tipton with art by Carlos Nieto, it serves as a \"jumping-on point\" that sets the stage for the Terran Empire's next major conquest under the command of a ruthless Mirror Jean-Luc Picard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story picks up after previous IDW Mirror Universe miniseries like Mirror Broken and Terra Incognita. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Struggle for Power: After failing to steal ships from the Prime Universe, the crew of the ISS Enterprise-D is struggling. 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