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Titan Star Trek Collections #5
The Trial Of James T. Kirk
Starfleet puts Jim Kirk on trial, but the Klingons and Nasgul want his head on a platter.
James Kirk rarely plays by the rules. Until now, he's gotten by with merely a slap on the wrist, but that's about to change. Kirk has angered too many governments, and so Starfleet must finally hold him accountable.
Peter David, James W. Fry, Arne Starr and Gordon Purcell conclude a twelve-part storyline that launched DC Comics' second Star Trek series. Kirk's career and life hang in the balance as he faces the consequences of his actions.
James Kirk rarely plays by the rules. Until now, he's gotten by with merely a slap on the wrist, but that's about to change. Kirk has angered too many governments, and so Starfleet must finally hold him accountable.
Peter David, James W. Fry, Arne Starr and Gordon Purcell conclude a twelve-part storyline that launched DC Comics' second Star Trek series. Kirk's career and life hang in the balance as he faces the consequences of his actions.
168 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2006
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Peter David
3,612 books1,369 followersaka David Peters
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
December 26, 2023
This story falls between Star Trek V and VI. The characterization is good (though there’s plenty of the dreaded Kirk Drift), especially the Kirk/Spock/McCoy dialogue. It manages to both lean heavily on references to existing canon while adding its own original lore and characters. Original Series Movie Trek has some of the most vivid alien designs, and the aliens here fit the aesthetic.
I wish this collection had contained more than just the six issues of the trial arc, since it’s clear that the story extends further in both directions.
I wish this collection had contained more than just the six issues of the trial arc, since it’s clear that the story extends further in both directions.
November 29, 2018
An officer is put on trial.
This was suitably corny (as per the original series), but in a few places the storyline seemed to jump around.
Overall rating 3.5
This was suitably corny (as per the original series), but in a few places the storyline seemed to jump around.
Overall rating 3.5
August 28, 2013
Star Trek Comics Classics: The Trial of James T. Kirk was a collection of Star Trek comics (issues 7-12) featuring a single story where Captain Kirk is put on trial after being captured by a bounty hunter.
This is set after the events in the third Star Trek movie and is pretty much in the same vein as the later Trek movies with the characterisation of the regulars and also follows on from certain events as well.
In these books there is a new member of the crew: Protocol officer R.J. Blaise who had a rather spiky relationship with Captain Kirk whose appearance in these stories certainly livened up the crew.
The artwork is generally not bad and there are even moments when the characters look like what they are meant to look like; the story is ok, if not very original, and does have some very good moments and also some cringeworthy moments.
However if you are a Trek fan then there is a lot to enjoy in this collection of comics and I would say that they are worth a look at.
This is set after the events in the third Star Trek movie and is pretty much in the same vein as the later Trek movies with the characterisation of the regulars and also follows on from certain events as well.
In these books there is a new member of the crew: Protocol officer R.J. Blaise who had a rather spiky relationship with Captain Kirk whose appearance in these stories certainly livened up the crew.
The artwork is generally not bad and there are even moments when the characters look like what they are meant to look like; the story is ok, if not very original, and does have some very good moments and also some cringeworthy moments.
However if you are a Trek fan then there is a lot to enjoy in this collection of comics and I would say that they are worth a look at.
October 26, 2016
Captain Kirk is finally brought to justice in the Titan graphic novel Star Trek: The Trail of James T. Kirk, a collection of 6 issues from DC’s second series of Star Trek comics. For alleged crimes against the Klingon Empire and the Nasgul, a notorious bounty hunter is hired to capture Captain Kirk; meanwhile, the Enterprise is send on a rescue mission to evacuate a group of colonists from a dying world. Unfortunately the whole trail plot doesn’t make any sense and is rather pointless. Still, there are some nice character moments and some exciting action. Also, the artwork and designs are pretty good, and the coloring is incredibly vivid. Additionally, Titan has included rare interviews with Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig. Star Trek: The Trail of James T. Kirk is an interesting read, but it’s held back by a weak story.
August 8, 2013
Passable artwork but a great story in its day
February 23, 2016
Nice! Kirk's very particular assessment of the Prime Directive finally gets him. DC's take on Star Trek was amazing,.
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