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Star Trek: Alien Spotlight #1

May 2008 · IDW · 19.99 USD
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This collection brings together the six-issue Star Trek: Alien Spotlight miniseries from IDW, each installment focusing on a different iconic alien species from the franchise—such as the Klingons, Romulans, and Borg—through standalone stories written by various creators. The anthology explores the cultures, conflicts, and perspectives of these races, offering a deeper dive into the Star Trek universe beyond the main crew narratives.

In "The Old Ways," set before the original series, Spock’s presence on the Enterprise stirs unease as the ship arrives on Magefferus-3 to mediate between warring factions. When the landing party is captured, the natives spare them—not out of mercy, but because Spock’s composure under pressure fascinates them. Written by James Patrick and illustrated by Josep Maria Beroy, with colors by Mario Boon and Andrew Elder and letters by Chris Mowry, this 2008 IDW tale explores first contact through a quiet, character-driven lens, spotlighting Spock’s early days aboard the Enterprise. Cover by Josep Maria Beroy.

Contains 6 stories
Untitled Science Fiction story
22 pp · Science Fiction
Captain Clark TerrellCommander KyleCommander Pavel ChekovDr. Bianca WilderMr. BatesMr. Skiles (death)General RellkThak
Untitled Science Fiction story
22 pp · Science Fiction
SpockCaptain Christopher PikeLieutenant Jose TylerNumber One (female)security officer Daniel Reed

In the early days of the Enterprise, before the crew knew each other well, Spock joins the ship under scrutiny—his Vulcan logic both a marvel and a mystery. When the Enterprise arrives at Magefferus-3 to mediate a war among warrior tribes, the landing party is captured, but the natives spare them, drawn instead to Spock’s unshakable composure. The story unfolds as the crew’s survival hinges on the enigma of a single Vulcan, whose calm under pressure becomes the only bridge between two worlds.

The Old Ways
22 pp · Science Fiction
SharadDeanna TroiShaaShrallaTrajunThraToraThrynnKovan
Untitled Science Fiction story
22 pp · Science Fiction
LeataKnoxChristopher PikeSorakSpenceMusoCommodore Mendez
Untitled Science Fiction story
22 pp · Science Fiction
Captain Jean-Luc PicardDataCommander RikerDeanna TroiGeordi LaforgeBeverly CrusherKathryn JanewayGuinanBorg Queen

In "null," Captain Jean-Luc Picard faces a lone Borg drone in a desperate bid to stop a tachyon wave that rewinds time to assimilate species at birth. As the drone prepares to assimilate a child whose future self will create the very weapon that threatens the Collective, Picard uses reason to challenge the logic of the Borg’s ultimate plan.

Untitled Science Fiction story
22 pp · Science Fiction
CommanderCenturionPraetorDeciusCommander's wifeKorlat

In "null," the Romulan Praetor orchestrates a dangerous gambit to ignite conflict with the Federation, setting the stage for the tension that defines "Balance of Terror." This gripping prequel explores the political and strategic mind behind the Romulan threat, grounded in the quiet dread of unseen forces at play.

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CGC 9.8 · 23 in census $67*
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $31*
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Full credits

artist, inker Josep Maria Beroy
colorist Mario Boon
colorist Andrew Elder
letterer Chris Mowry

Reprints

↩ Reprints Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: The Gorn #[nn] (2007), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: The Gorn #[nn] (2007), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans #[nn] (2007), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Vulcans #[nn] (2007), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Andorians #[nn] (2007), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Andorians #[nn] (2007), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Orions #[nn] (2007), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Orions #[nn] (2007), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Borg #[nn] (2008), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Borg #[nn] (2008), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Romulans #[nn] (2008), Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Romulans #[nn] (2008)

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