IDW Publishing Releases Star Trek Anthology Collection
The new trade paperback compiles three iconic titles from the publisher's long-running Classics Collection.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Science Fiction
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IDW Publishing has released Star Trek: The Edges of the Final Frontier, a new trade paperback that gathers three previously published comic titles. The volume is the latest addition to the publisher's Classics Collection line.
Why it matters
This anthology provides readers with a consolidated format for significant historical Star Trek comic narratives, including adaptations of teleplays and character-focused spin-off storylines. By reprinting these works, IDW allows fans to access stories that originated between 2007 and 2014 in a single volume.
The new volume bundles three titles originally published in 2007, 2008, and 2014 into a single trade paperback. This release marks a milestone 60 years after the initial development of the Assignment Earth spin-off concept.
The players
IDW Publishing
This publishing house is well-known for producing licensed comic book series and graphic novels based on popular science fiction franchises.
Harlan Ellison
He was a prolific science fiction writer who famously authored the teleplay for the original Star Trek episode The City on the Edge of Forever.
Gary Seven
This character first appeared in the final episode of Star Trek Season 2 and was intended to headline a separate television spin-off.
The details
The collection features Star Trek: Assignment Earth, which centers on the character Gary Seven, and Star Trek: Klingons -- Blood Will Tell. It also includes Star Trek: Harlan Ellison's The City on the Edge of Forever, an adaptation of the unrevised version of the author's original teleplay.
Timeline
1968: The Gary Seven spin-off concept was first developed.
2007: Star Trek: Klingons -- Blood Will Tell was originally released.
2008: Star Trek: Assignment Earth was originally released.
2014: Harlan Ellison's The City on the Edge of Forever was originally released.
October 13, 2026: Star Trek: The Edges of the Final Frontier was officially released.
Industry Dynamics
The new collection highlights enduring interest in the 1968 Assignment Earth spin-off pilot, extending the reach of discarded television concepts into modern comic formats. This release strategy reflects a broader trend among publishers to repackage legacy content for contemporary franchise fans.
Readers can now acquire three distinct stories that were previously sold as separate titles in a single, consolidated trade paperback. The volume serves as a convenient entry point for fans looking to complete their Classics Collection library without seeking out individual out-of-print comics.
The takeaway
Anthologies like this allow comic publishers to maintain the relevance of niche intellectual property long after the initial broadcast or publication date. Fans interested in behind-the-scenes creative processes may particularly appreciate the inclusion of Harlan Ellison's original, unrevised scripts.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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