{"product_id":"star-trek-annual-1-1985-vf-nm","title":"Star Trek Annual # 1 1985 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Trek Annual #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by DC Comics in July 1985 (with an October cover date), is a significant \"key issue\" that explores the transition of command on the USS Enterprise. The story, titled \"All Those Years Ago...\", serves as a definitive origin for Captain James T. Kirk's first mission. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot and Key Events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue bridges the gap between the original Star Trek pilots (\"The Cage\" and \"Where No Man Has Gone Before\") and the start of the five-year mission. \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;\"\u003eChange of Command: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eCaptain Christopher Pike\u003c\/span\u003e officially hands over the center chair of the Enterprise to James T. Kirk. Pike remains aboard briefly to catch a ride to his next posting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKirk's First Mission: Shortly after the handover, the ship encounters the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eTralmanii\u003c\/span\u003e, a mysterious alien race that Pike had a misguided encounter with during his own early days as a first officer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCrew Assembly: The story depicts the departure of Pike's senior staff, including his first officer, Number One, and Dr. Phillip Boyce, which clears the way for Spock to be promoted to First Officer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEstablishing Connectivity: Readers get to see characters like Lee Kelso and Gary Mitchell in action before their fates in the second pilot episode. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMajor First Appearances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue is historically notable for featuring several comic book \"firsts\":\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCaptain Christopher Pike: First appearance of the character in a standard comic book format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNumber One (Una Chin-Riley): First comic book appearance of Pike's legendary first officer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDr. Phillip Boyce: First comic book appearance of the Enterprise's original chief medical officer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduction Credits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Plot by Marv Wolfman and Dave Cockrum; script by Mike W. Barr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Pencilled by David Ross and inked by Bob Smith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Art: A painting by David Ross and Bob Smith, designed as an homage to James Bama's iconic 1960s promotional poster art for the original NBC series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48073357099108,"sku":"BR37","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_03_22_13_13_34_432.jpg?v=1774203330","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/star-trek-annual-1-1985-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}