Who's Who in Star Trek #1 (1987) is the first of a two-issue reference miniseries published by DC Comics. 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.
Content and Scope
- Encyclopedia Format: The issue provides detailed biographies and technical profiles in a style similar to Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe.
- Source Material: It draws from the Original Series, the 1970s Animated Series, the first four films, and DC's early Star Trek comic continuity.
- Key Profiles: Features major characters like James T. Kirk and Leonard McCoy, alongside notable entries for Klingons, Thomas Kyle, and Carol and David Marcus.
- Unique Canon: It reflects DC's comic continuity of the time, such as Spock being appointed captain of the USS Surak.
Creative Team
The issue features contributions from a wide array of legendary comic industry talent:
- Writer/Scripter: Allan Asherman.
- Cover Artist: Howard Chaykin, who provided a wraparound cover.
- Contributing Artists: Includes George Pérez (Apollo), Mike Clark, Dan Jurgens (Klingons), Kevin Maguire (Carol Marcus), and Gray Morrow (McCoy)