Star Trek #24

This 1974 Whitman edition of Star Trek throws the crew into deep trouble, with the cover blurb promising sky pirates, a raid on the stars, and Captain Kirk charged with treason — a dramatic setup rendered in vivid painted style by cover artist George Wilson. The cover itself is a striking swirl of orange and flame, dominated by a massive green alien face with glowing red eyes and writhing purple tentacles, while armored figures below raise weapons against the looming threat. Inset portrait photos of Spock and Kirk in the upper corner give the whole thing a satisfying connection to the familiar TV faces fans loved in 1974.