Star Trek: Mirror Images
IDW · 2008 · 5 issues
About the series
In 2008, IDW launched Star Trek: Mirror Images, a five-issue miniseries that explores the brutal, backstabbing alternate universe first glimpsed in the classic Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror." Written by David and Scott Tipton with art by David Messina, the story follows a young James T. Kirk as he rises through the ranks of the Terran Empire aboard the ISS Enterprise, revealing the ruthless ambition that shaped a legendary tyrant. It's a taut, self-contained prequel that deepens the lore of the Mirror Universe without requiring prior knowledge, making it an accessible entry point for fans of dark, character-driven Star Trek comics.