Star Trek Officially Announces Massive 60th Anniversary Project

Star Trek may have an uncertain on-screen future after the impending end of its two ongoing TV series, but fans have a very special project to look forward to for the franchise’s 60th anniversary. Franchise legends Mike McMahan and David Gerrold are joining forces with a bevy of talented creators for a special anniversary project that’s set to arrive in our galaxy this fall.

According to reports, IDW Comics is releasing a massive Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special one-shot comic book this fall. It’s set to feature stories from all across the Star Trek timeline, from Enterprise‘s early days of Starfleet to the far-flung future of Starfleet Academy. McMahan, the creator of the fan-favorite animated series Lower Decks, will pen a story in that setting with art by Mike and Laura Allred (Madman), while Gerrold, who wrote the classic episode “The Trouble With Tribbles,” will write a story about interplanetary con man Harry Mudd. Plus, Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, who created Jessica Jones in the Marvel series Alias, will reunite for a very special story about Original Series stalwart Hikaru Sulu.

What Other Stories Will Be in the Star Trek 60th Anniversary Special?

Other stories in the anthology include an Enterprise one-pager from Chris Fenoglio (Star Wars); a story in the style of the 1970s Star Trek: The Animated Series by Ryan North (Fantastic Four) and Derek Charm (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl); a story of The Next Generation‘s Worf by David Walker (Planet of the Apes) and the Escorza Brothers (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin); a Scotty tale by comedian Dana Gould (The Simpsons) and Megan Levens (Buffy the Vampire Slayer); a tale of Jean-Luc Picard from Dave Baker (Night Hunters) and Nicole Goux (Shadow of the Batgirl); a story of Starfleet Academy from Meghan Camarena (The Amazing Race), Mari Rolin (Chaotic Neutral), and JP Jordan (VR Troopers); and a look forward at IDW’s upcoming ongoing Star Trek flagship book from Christopher Cantwell (Halt and Catch Fire) and Isaac Sanchez (Godzilla).