Star Trek #500

by Christopher Cantwell, Various (artist), Collin Kelly

Genres: Comics, Star Trek, Science Fiction, Fiction

50 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 4, 2024

Reviews

[Rob Vitagliano · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly? This didn't need to be made. There's nothing memorable here at all. The flagship and Defiant spinoff series both strike a much darker, more serious tone, and then this landmark issue, like #400, is mostly filled with foolish little stories. Sure, the 2 page follow up to the surprisingly fun Dog of War book was cute, but still, just... not necessary. The follow up to La'an and Kirk's fantastic episode was interesting, but it didn't really add anything to it. The Tribble story was different, to say the least. I picture Patton Oswalt sitting there chuckling to himself as he wrote it, making it as over the top as possible. The Lore story is a quick opener to the Lore War that will start up next year, and even that didn't seem like much of anything.

I remember reading solicit that if a reader was going to buy a single Star Trek comic this year, it should be this one. And to that, I say... seriously?

[Paul Decker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't read many Star Trek comics, but when I saw this one at my local comic book store I had to pick it up. The 500th comic!

This comic collects a few different short stories spanning different Star Trek eras and with different vibes. The first story focuses on the perspective of a tribble and it went places I was NOT expecting, lol.

I especially enjoyed the Q story that gets a bit meta. Like I said, I don't regularly read the ongoing Star Trek comic series but the last story in here ties directly in and it got me intrigued. Lore struggles with creating a universe of his own.

The themes that Star Trek holds of diversity, hope, innovation, and curiosity are featured in these stories. Maybe I'll pick up some Star Trek comics more frequently now.

[Thalla Rothach · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed bag. Some prequels for things, "Troubles with Tribbles" told from the point of view of a tribble. But, ugh, the writers did not do their homework-was Kirsten Beyer on vacation? My main gripe is with the Discovery story "The Unexpected Mentor." The continuity errors were murder. Michael Burnham is using a handheld communicator and tricorder, which means the story takes place in the 23rd century-BUT, she has the rank of captain and waist-length braids, which didn't happen until the 32nd century, and throughout the story she talks about becoming comfortable expressing emotions, a point in her life that occurred when she was an officer on the Shenzou-AGH! It's pretty much garbage. The best story is Lower Decks "Go See Cal" because it's self-contained with a proper beginning and ending.

[Kieran McAndrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Star Trek #500

An interesting collection of short pieces, with they key aim being to encourage readers to pick up more 'Star Trek' titles. Having read most of the issues up to now, I recommend doing so at your earliest convenience.

[Tim Hoar · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s very funny. And I love the art. But I do feel like I’m missing stuff. Both due to my lack of overall Trek knowledge. And that basically all the stories share continuity with the ongoing comics which I don’t read.

[Richard A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good some not so good short stories was still an enjoyable read. Happy 500 Star Trek 😁 🎉