Star Trek Unlimited ##1
Marvel Comics / Paramount Comics • Star Trek Unlimited Vol. 1
Writer
Dan Abnett and Ian Edginton
Interior Artist
Mark Buckingham and Ron Randall
Cover Artist
Mark Buckingham
Publication Date
November 1996
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Double-sized premiere issue featuring two stories. First story: 'The Missions That Never Happened' featuring the TOS crew (Kirk, Spock, McCoy). Second story: 'Post-Mortem' featuring the TNG crew (Picard, Data, Riker). Key bridge between the original series and the then-current Paramount publishing initiative.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine / Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Very faint surface wear on the glossy yellow areas of Kirk's uniform. Substituted for a higher grade due to nice color registration and flat cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3 to $8 on eBay. Graded copies are infrequent as the cost of grading often exceeds the book's value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The market value for this specific era of Marvel Star Trek comics is generally low, making the grading fee higher than the likely return on investment.
Notable Features
Premiere issue of the Unlimited series; features both The Original Series and The Next Generation crews; Direct Edition with barcode suffix '00111'; Paramount Comics imprint logo.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel stock from 1996; features standard glossy cover paper of the era and distinctive Paramount/Marvel trade dress. Printing is sharp with correct saturation levels.