Star Trek Explorer fiction authors, story details, and features revealed, plus extra cover variant

The new Star Trek Explorer magazine is just a month away from launch, and Titan Publishing and the magazine's creators have revealed some new details of what to expect, including most tantalisingly some details of the four new short stories that the first issue will offer. Continue below for information on those and other features in the magazine, plus a new cover variant.

While the Star Trek Magazine of old has previously offered some Star Trek Online based fiction (an omnibus of which(ad) is coming soon), this will be the first time a broader fiction offering will be coming to the official Star Trek magazine. The new quarterly Star Trek Explorer will feature two new short stories each issue, alongside two more delivered as a digital supplement to subscribers.

Titan Publishing have announced the four writers for the first issue, and three of them appeared in a virtual panel at the New York Comic Con this past weekend, and gave a few more details. Notably this first batch of stories are all based around Q, but maybe not in the most expected settings. It's not clear which of these four are in the print magazine, and which are digital, but they are:

Star Trek Magazine is reborn, as Star Trek Explorer

Titan Magazine's long-running Star Trek Magazine is getting a relaunch, with this October bringing us issue #1 of the new Star Trek Explorer. Check out the details of that first issue, and other Titan Publishing Star Trek releases, below:

Star Trek Explorer: The Official Magazine(ad)  is set to feature interviews, behind the scenes coverage, and new fiction content. Here's the blurb for the first issue:

STAR TREK EXPLORER THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE LAUNCHES A NEW ERA OF BELOVED SHOW! Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of Star Trek series as well as behind-the-scenes content you won't find anywhere else! This new magazine will also feature Star Trek exclusive fiction! Plus much more!

The covers for the first issue suggest an emphasis on interviews with the Discovery cast and crew for this issue, alongside a Kirk-focused "mini-magazine", a "Star Trek 101" explainer feature, and the promised "exclusive fiction". The previous Star Trek Magazine has before featured Star Trek Online based short stories, and excerpts form Star Trek novels; will this new format continue those sort of things, or maybe offer so some completely new short stories from different corners of the Trekverse? The only clue is that Disco-era Captain Pike is used to illustrate the new fiction tag on the cover (alongside "all-new magazine" and "new features" mind you).

The book will be offered in two covers, either the regular edition(ad) featuring Burnham in an EV suit, of the Previews exclusive edition(ad) using Tim Anderson's TOS art from the 50 Artists 50 Years collection(ad).

Book bits: Final Coda cover revealed, new blurb, other novel updates, and Star Trek Online short story collection

The final cover for the Coda trilogy(ad) has been revealed, as has a new blurb from the series, and a surprise Star Trek Online short story collection. Continue below for more on these, and all the latest Star Trek prose updates.

Next month begins the Coda trilogy, a series which will bring together the heroes of the Star Trek novel continuity of pre-Picard reset in a "Temporal Apocalypse" mega event. The cover for the final book in the trilogy, David Mack's Oblivion's Gate(ad), which will close the story in November, has finally been revealed, and stars the USS Defiant, seemingly beginning to vanish from reality!

Titan Magazines Discovery companion, and Star Trek Magazine updates

Just starting to turn up on bookshelves now is one of the latest Star Trek releases from Titan, the Star Trek Discovery Special Edition: The Making of Season 1, a companion to the first series including an episode guide, behind the scenes coverage, interviews, and more. Continue below to check out lots of preview pages and covers for that releases, plus other updates from the Star Trek Magazine.

Like last year's Discovery "Collector's Edition" from Titan, this special edition is being released in both magazine and book formats; in fact it's got no less than four different releases! There's the hardcover format release using one of Paul Shippers Discovery illustrations for the cover. The regular magazine format release is an assemblage of promo photos and typically magazine-ish text shouting about the contents. And then more obscurely there's a Previews exclusive tri-coloured Vulcan/Starfleet/Klingon cover, and already available for a month, the Star Trak Las Vegas exclusive cover.

Latest Star Trek Magazine previews

After a period of increasingly irregular publication, Titan Magazine's Star Trek Magazine has returned to monthly releases, now having plenty to talk about thanks to the launch of Star Trek: Discovery. Continue below to check out recent issues, starting with this month's new book.

Issue #193 in the UK, or #66 in the US has just been published, and prominently features Saru on the cover.

Here's the blurb for the book:

In this issue, we talk with Walter Koenig where he reflects on his early life, Russian heritage, and Chekov. In the interview with Doug Jones, even in a crew where self-doubt and traumatic life stories are commonplace, Star Trek: Discovery’s Saru stands out – and not merely by dint of his extreme height and striking appearance.

We look at ‘The Klingon Empire’ - Our chronicle of the Klingons reaches The Next Generation. In ‘Treknology’ we experience the real life examples of Discovery’s Klingon cloaking tech and how Janeway’s ship changed the Delta Quadrant in the ‘Voyager’s Wake’

Star Trek Magazine previews

Due out in April is Star Trek Magazine issue fifty-three (or one-hundred-and-eighty in the UK), which is set to explore the influence of myths and legends in the Star Trek universe. As ever there will be two covers available, the regular, and a Previews exclusive. The covers and blurb below come via Things From Another World:

Monsters and mayhem take over in The Official Star Trek Magazine! It's time to strip off our Starfleet uniforms, don skimpy leather armor, and swap our phasers for flaming swords, as we delve into the classical themes, myths, and legends that have influenced Star Trek over the decades. We'll also find out how Trek couture is becoming high fashion; meet the galaxy's most notorious rogues and reprobates; and discover how Gary Seven faced off against Khan during the Eugenics Wars! Plus all of your favorite regular features, merchandise reviews, and the latest Star Trek news.

You don't have to wait until April for your next issue though, as the latest, the Voyager focused issue fifty-two, has just been released. Continue after the jump for a few preview pages from that issue, via the Star Trek Magazine Facebook page:

Star Trek Magazine #179 preview

Out in January will be the one-hundred-and-seventy-ninth (or fifty-second in the US) edition of the Star Trek Magazine. This issue is set to focus on Voyager, as the series enters it's twentieth anniversary year (!). Things From Another World have revealed both the regular and Previews exclusives covers, and posted a blurb:

Can you believe it's 20 years since the U.S.S. Voyager was thrown light years across the galaxy and into the unknown expanse of the Delta Quadrant? In issue #52 of the official Star Trek Magazine we look back at the seven-year run of this much loved series, featuring exclusive interviews with series co-creator Rick Berman, and stars Ethan Phillips and Scarlett Pomers. We'll also be talking Janeway, revisiting Voyager's comic book adventures, and trekking across the convention circuit to uncover what draws fans to these massive events. Plus your favorite features, competitions and the latest Star Trek news! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive cover editions!

Captain Kirk's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Due out in November from Titan Magazines is their latest extra big annual, the Star Trek Magazine Special 2015. The bumper issue will include lots of interviews, and sport a Sergeant Pepper inspired cover (as posted by Previews):

Things From Another World have posted a blurb, noting some of the features that will be included:

Exploring strange new worlds, new life and new civilizations for more than 50 issues, the official Star Trek magazine is the only place to find the best interviews, original features, and exclusive behind-the-scenes action! In this special edition, we talk to movie actors Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, and Bruce Greenwood, as well as Trek TV legends Gates McFadden, Denise Crosby, and Rene Auberjonois! We go behind-the-scenes of Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Into Darkness, dissect what makes Kirk the perfect captain, and discover what happens When Cultures Collide!

Star Trek Magazine previews

Due out in October is issue one-hundred-and-seventy-eight (or fifty-one in the US) of the Star Trek Magazine. Things From Another World have added listings for both the standard and Previews exclusive versions of the magazine, including covers and a blurb:

It's another 50th anniversary milestone for Star Trek, as we mark a half-century since production began on original pilot episode, 'The Cage.' The Official Star Trek Magazine looks back at the making of this landmark episode, from the very first scenes shot on stage 16 at Desilu Studios, Culver City, in November 1964. We've also got exclusive interviews with Voyager actor Garrett Wang, and effects supremos Ken Ralston and Craig Reardon. There's also original fiction from Star Trek Online, and we investigate the mysterious Section 31 in regular fiction feature 'A Novel Approach', plus all the latest news, reviews, and competitions!

Meanwhile issue one-hundred and seventy-seven is now out, which includes a feature on the history of the starships Enterprise, a piece by Doug Drexler on Star trek design, and a look at crossover comics. Continue after the jump for some preview pages from this issue (vis Titan Magazines):

Star Trek Magazine previews

The July issue of the Star Trek Magazine will be the fiftieth in the series since launching the US (one-hundred-and-seventy-seven in the UK!). Things From Another World now have listing up for that celebratory issue, including the covers (the green one is the Previews exclusive) and a blurb:

Star Trek Magazine marks our 50th US issue with a celebration of Star Trek's inception, half a century ago. We're kicking off the anniversary party early, and celebrating the true birth of the starship Enterprise in 1964 on the drawing board of legendary production designer Matt Jefferies. Doug Drexler pays special tribute to his mentor, and sheds light on what inspired this iconic design. We also explore how that first Enterprise set the tone for generations, with a history of starships bearing that name, and commemorate 46 years of Star Trek on UK TV screens.

Meanwhile issue forty-nine has just come out, which includes a feature on Khan. Visionary Trek’s Michael Clark and Sina Alvarado contributed to this feature, and have posted preview pages (which you can also find after the jump):

Star Trek Magazine #49 details

Things From Another World have added listing for issue 176 (UK)/49 (US) of the Star Trek Magazine. This edition will be focusing on Khan, both versions of which adorn the regular cover. Beverly Crusher is featured on the Previews Exclusive cover, to highlight a feature interview with Gates McFadden. Here are the covers and description:

One year on from Star Trek Into Darkness and our perception of Star Trek's greatest villain has been changed forever. In this issue we take a fresh look at the exploits of Khan Noonien Singh and ask if his actions were ever justified. Starfleet's involvement in Project Genesis also comes under the spotlight as we explore the organization's sometimes dubious role in galactic affairs. Gates McFadden speaks about life aboard the Enterprise-D in an exclusive new interview, and we celebrate Star Trek's guest stars in a new feature, 'Short Hops.' Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions.

Star Trek Magazine #175 preview

Titan Magazines have previewed Star Trek Magazine #175 (or #48 in the US), which is due at the end of the month. As ever there will be two covers, regular cover on the left below, and in the Previews exclusive version on the right:

And here's the contents page. Highlights this issue include a look at the Shatnerverse, and Star Trek non-fiction books, plus a look back at the Star Trek Experience, and the regular Star Trek Online short story feature.

Here are some preview pages (continues after the jump):

Star Trek Magazine previews

The latest issue of the Star Trek Magazine, US#46/UK#173 is out now! This issue is focused on childhood in Star Trek, but also covers a host of other topics, including reactions to Into Darkness, features and fiction from Star Trek Online, and some great articles on Bob Peak's Star Trek posters, behind the scenes at Diamond Select Toys, and a look at Into Darkness' props.

On top of the regular tongue-in-cheek Starships Trekkers comic strip, this issue also has a new Star Trek comic/elaborate advert featuring the Klingon Bird of Prey Haynes Manual. Haynes also posted that new comic online:

Here are a few other sample pages, you can see more on Titan Magazine's website:

Details of the next issue are also starting to appear; Things From Another World posted both the standard and Previews exclusive covers, as well as a description for this villain-focused issue, which is due in October:

Culture Clash Special! Humanity may have overcome its differences by the 23rd Century, but conflict still faces the Federation on various fronts. In the latest issue of the official Star Trek Magazine, we trace the history of antipathy between Cardassia and Bajor, while 'Time's Arrow' looks back at the threat posed by those ever aggressive, green-blooded terrors, the Romulans. We also explore the unique alien societies that evolved along similar lines to those on Earth, and discover how Starfleet's finest coped against a band of Space Hippies. All this, plus exclusive interviews, the latest Star Trek news, reviews, and competitions! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive Cover Editions!

Into Darkness round up

Star Trek Into Darkness is out now! In some places at least, while Paramount have changed the release dates in a few other locations again: North America will get it a day earlier, now coming on May 16th (after even earlier first IMAX showings on the 15th). Meanwhile Hungary are in luck with a move from 13th June to 16th May. It's bad luck for Chileans though, where the expected 16th May releases has moved all the way back to 29th August! See all the international dates on Paramount's listing page.

There's still loads of promotion going on for the film, including more of the behind-the-scenes features. Here are the latest four featuring J.J. Abrams, and character profiles of Carol Marcus, Uhura, and Sulu:









There's also a new trailer promoting IMAX screenings, with some behind-the-scenes footage of the IMAX cameras in action:



Continue after the jump for a preview from the Into Darkness special Star Trek Magazine, as well as the latest TV spots, and stills:

New Star Trek Magazine covers and blurbs

Titan Magazines have released covers and the first details for issue 45 of the Star Trek Magazine, which being released in May is, naturally, all about Star Trek Into Darkness. Here's how Titan describe it:

It's finally here! Star Trek Into Darkness storms onto movie screens on May 17th. With star interviews and exclusive features, The Official Star Trek Magazine is packed with all you need to know about the stunning new adventures of James T.Kirk and the crew of the starship Enterprise. We also look back at IDW Comic's bold re-interpretation of classic Trek episodes, revisit Star Trek pilot episodes 'The Cage' and 'Where No Man Has Gone Before,' and travel to the Mirror Universe in our on-going Star Trek Online original fiction.

The standard cover for the issue borrows the artwork from the new Star Trek video game, while the Previews exclusive version uses the poster:

Before that though, there's another issue due out at the end of this month, which will be focusing on alternative realities:

As we prepare to head Into Darkness with the new Trek movie, The Official Star Trek Magazine takes a trip across dimensions and through a multiverse of alternate timelines, investigating the science behind temporal paradoxes and quantum theory along the way. We also speak to Denise Crosby about Tasha Yar, Romulan half-sisters, and deadly pools of black mud; re-evaluate the Trek movies The Final Frontier and Insurrection; and in "Star Trek Scrapbook" we discover that the real world can be far stranger than fiction.

There's a jumble of nuTrek people on the main cover for this one, while the Previews version is an awesome homage to Gold Key Comics, in the form of a mirror universe version of cover of The Voodoo Planet: