Here's a look at Star Trek The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation #2, in stores tomorrow (Wednesday, June 27) from IDW Publishing.

The two greatest science-fiction properties of all time cross over for the first time in history, in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION2! When the Federation's most terrifying enemy strikes an unholy alliance with one of the Doctor's most hated antagonists, the result is devastation on a cosmic scale! Geronimo? Make it so!

The crossover event of the summer - apologies to AvX, which is just plain leaving me cold - is surely the Doctor Who/Star Trek: The Next Generation mini from IDW Publishing. Interestingly, there appears to be some sort of virus or allergen aboard the Enterprise, if this Forbidden Planet variant cover is any indication. How else to explain The Doctor and Picard looking like they've been sneezing all day? Even Data looks like he's seconds away from a sneeze, which - how does that work exactly? I look forward to finding out!

Here's a look at Star Trek #7 from writer Mike Johnson and artist Joe Phillips, in stores tomorrow (Wednesday, March 21).

The adventures of the new crew of the Enterprise continue in this all new two-part story that takes place soon after the events of the last film! While Vulcans struggle to survive in the wake of their homeworld's destruction at the hands of rogue Romulans, and some Vulcans believe that the logical response can be summed up in one word: revenge! STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci oversees this original story set in the timeline leading up to the blockbuster film sequel!

Here's a look at Star Trek #6 from IDW Publishing, in stores tomorrow (Wednesday, February 29).

Mike Johnson (w) o Joe Corroney (a) o Tim Bradstreet (c) It's the stunning conclusion of OPERATION: ANNIHILATE! The events of the new timeline unfold in shocking ways as Kirk reunites with his estranged brother to save a colony from extinction. STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci oversees this story that continues the lead-up to the much-anticipated film sequel! *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.

Here's a look at Star Trek #5 from writer Mike Johnson and artist Joe Corroney, in stores tomorrow (January 18).

The voyages of the new crew of the Enterprise continue in this re-imagining of the classic episode OPERATION: ANNIHILATE! Captain Kirk comes face to face with the ghosts of his past when a rescue mission reunites him with the last person he expects to see: his brother! STAR TREK feature writer/producer Roberto Orci oversees this continuation of the story from the blockbuster 2009 movie!

IDW Publishing has announced that December 2011 is Photo Cover Month, and as you can see they're taking it a few steps beyond photo covers as we know them. It's not uncommon for licensed books like Star Trek to feature variant photo covers featuring cast members of films and TV shows, but when's the last time you saw a vintage Cobra action figure, posed for action, on the cover of a comic?

Speaking as a G.I. Joe comics collector since Real American Hero #1 (my god I'm old), I'm going to go out on a limb and say never.

G.I. Joe and Transformers action figure dioramas will share the stands with snazzy cast photo covers, and participating books will also feature illustrated covers.

IDW's Photo Cover Month comics are as follows:

Cobra #8
Doctor Who #12
Eternal Descent Vol. II, #2
G.I. Joe #8
G.I. Joe: Real American Hero #173
Transformers #31
Transformers: The Death of Optimus Promie
True Blood: The French Quarter #5
Snake Eyes #8
Star Trek #4

Official Press Release

San Diego, CA (June 17, 2011) – The Star Trek universe will never be the same following the events of the game-changing, blockbuster 2009 film. Beginning with STAR TREK #1 in September, IDW Publishing and CBS Consumer Products join forces with Star Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci to explore the vast implications of the alternate timeline created by the film in a new, monthly, ongoing comics series.

“Movies cost money. Lots and lots of money,” said Orci. “But comics give us unlimited budgets to take the crew of the Enterprise farther than they've ever been. Join us!”

The adventures of the Starship Enterprise continue with the new cast from the film as they embark on missions that re-imagine the stories from the original television series, along with new threats and characters never seen before.

Under the creative direction of Orci, fan-favorite STAR TREK writer Mike Johnson and artist Stephen Molnar bring this alternate universe to life and begin the countdown to the highly anticipated Star Trek sequel. The series kicks off with a dramatic new envisioning of The Original Series second pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”

“Finally, new STAR TREK comics that showcase the new Enterprise crew,” said editor Scott Dunbier. “The only thing more fun than reading them is editing them!”

STAR TREK #1 will feature covers from Tim Bradstreet and David Messina, plus four rare photo covers. Readers are encouraged to talk to their local retailer about the photo covers, and the super rare STAR TREK #1 signed by Orci and Johnson.  The debut issue will also feature a golden ticket promotion, with more details to come shortly from IDW.


STAR TREK #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in stores in September 2011. Diamond order code JUN11 0308.

Amazon has the Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection Blu-ray set on sale today for $54.99, down from the list price of $139.99. That's $85.00, or 61% off.

Prepare to boldly go where no man has gone before with the Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection, an action-packed box set featuring the six films in their original theatrical versions starring the U.S.S. Enterprise's legendary crew. The films have been digitally remastered and The Wrath of Khan has been fully restored in high definition with brilliant picture quality and 7.1 Dolby TrueHD.

INCLUDES SIX THEATRICAL FILMS PLUS A 7TH BONUS DISC
·          Star Trek: The Motion Picture
·          Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
·          Star Trek III: The Search For Spock
·          Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
·          Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
·          Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
·          The Captains' Summit Bonus Disc

STAR TREK: THE CAPTAINS' SUMMIT
For the first time in Star Trek history, five of the final frontier’s greatest names have been brought together for a 70-minute rare and unprecedented round table event. Filmed exclusively for Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and host Whoopi Goldberg share candid insights, humorous moments, and intimate details about life on the set, working with each other and how Star Trek has affected their lives. Presented in HD.

OVER 2 1/2 HOURS OF ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES PLUS OVER
12 HOURS OF PREVIOUSLY RELEASED CONTENT

PLUS INTERACTIVE CONTENT EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY
LIBRARY COMPUTER: Interactive playback mode displays information on the characters, ships and planets that appear on-screen.
STAR TREK IQ (BD-LIVE): Test your Star Trek I.Q. with custom trivia games.

"Not like this!!" Whoops, I was kinda channeling Hawkeye for a minute there.

But in all seriousness, Malcolm McDowell, who played the bad guy who killed Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek: Generations, said that the character deserved a better death.

He tells the LA Times:

“It was a paltry screen moment in a situation that called for something dramatic and inspired, something spectacular, even.”

Do I smell sequel? From what I understand, Shatner is super-easy to work with and the rest of the original Trek cast would jump at the chance to get together and talk about old times. OK, sarcasm aside, what do you think? Was Kirk given short shrift? Should he get a more epic death, and is that even feasible in this post-reboot world?