Star Trek Comics Classics The Trial of James T. Kirk

Graphic Novel · Paperback · 170mm x 258mm · 160pp · 9781845763152 ·
June 2006
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The crew of the Enterprise continue their mission in these long out-of-print comics stories! Following Captain Kirk’s actions in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, he is on the run with a bounty hunter on his trail! But that's just the beginning — as Kirk will have to face trial for his supposed “crimes” in order to preserve peace in the Federation — and if found guilty, the penalty is death! This volume also features bonus interviews with Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura) and Walter Koenig (Mr. Chekov)!

The fallout from Captain Kirk’s actions in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and in his previous confrontations with the Nazguls has left him on the run, with a vast price on his head... and the urbane, deadly bounty hunter Sweeney is aiming to collect!

But if the Captain can escape Sweeney’s clutches, his problems are just beginning — as he will have to face trial for his supposed “crimes” in order to preserve peace in the Federation — and if found guilty, the penalty is death!

By prolific Star Trek novelist Peter David (Fallen Angel), with art by James Fry and Gordon Purcell, this collection features never-before-collected issues and ultra-rare interviews with Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura) and Walter Koenig (Mr. Chekov)!

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Space: The Final Frontier… Originally printed in the late 1980s these are the classic exploits of Captain Kirk, Spock, Bones and the rest of the crew collected for the first time in paperback volumes. Join the crew of the Enterprise as they explore strange new worlds, seeking out new life and civilizations and most importantly boldly going further than anyone has gone before! These classic stories are brought to life by highly talented writer/artists Peter David, James W. Fry, Gordon Purcell and Arne Starr. This volume features rare interviews with Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) and Walter Koenig (Chekov), creator biographies and the original comic art covers.

Captain Kirk is on the run! Pursued by Klingons and Nasguls the famous captain of the Enterprise thinks things can’t possibly get any worse. Unfortunately in The Trial of James T. Kirk they do when a deadly bounty hunter, Sweeney, decides to collect and capture Kirk himself. The captain might be lucky enough to escape the clutches of the dreaded bounty hunter but even if he does he still has to answer for his “supposed” crimes. On trial for crimes he knows he has not committed Kirk understands the Federation wants to preserve its name and this means more than just an end to Kirk’s career, his life as well! A collection of exciting adventures that will take you to the furthest reaches of the galaxy and beyond!

Multiple Award-winning writer Peter David has garnered great acclaim over the years and is best known as the writer of countless Star Trek and Babylon 5 novels as well as having written episodes for the latter. His comic series work apart from Star Trek includes Fallen Angel, Supergirl, The Incredible Hulk, Young Justice, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Spider-Man to name just a few. Artist James W. Fry has worked on such series as Liberty Project, Doom Patrol, Marvel Comics Presents, Slapstick, Sonic the Hedgehog and Spider-Man. Gordon Purcell is best known for working on many licensed titles that includes Star Trek, Lost in Space, Terminator, Godzilla, Xena, X-Files and Young Indiana Jones. Other comic series work includes Aquaman, The Flash, Robin and New Teen Titans. Arne Starr has worked across a wide range of commercial media and print projects for over twenty-five years. He has done extensive work for Star Trek comics in the past and has worked on titles like Spider-Man, Black Tiger, Legion of Super-Heroes, Nexus and Unknown Soldier.

“Sturdy comic strip action which remains faithful to the source material whilst comfortably branching out into new directions.” – Matt Adams

“a page-turningly splendid collection, and not a trial to read at all.” – Sci-Fi Online

“For those of you who missed these tales the first time around, you’ll want to pick them up. If you enjoyed these issues the first time around, you’ll want to enjoy them all over again. I know I will!” – Trek Web

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