Continuity and production errors include:
- Captain Kirk and Sulu's tunics were green- NOT Gold!
- Scotty looks less like James Doohan and more like Robert Stack of Unsolved Mysteries fame.
- In most panels, Spock's ears take over 3/4 of the side of his head.
- The nacelles of the Enterprise spits fire.
- The Klingons all look like Mr. Clean in purple onesies- in other words: white, bald, and in need of a diaper change.
I could highlight some further errors, but I don't wanna spoil all the fun.
The problems that occur in these issues is something I never really thought about, but it explains a lot. Comics based on movies and TV shows usually go into production before the product ever airs. So all the writers and artists had to go on are production photos, some rough drafts, and maybe some sketches. The rest is just made up. Thankfully, if a series gets popular, the production team of the comic book can start to make the two entities sync up
This was a very interesting read, especially the essay at the end of this volume that delves into the backstory behind the early days of the very first Star Trek comic book. As a fan of MST3K, I had a lot of fun with this book in which you can't really complain about the flaws as that's really the whole point of this special.
As I had mentioned earlier, this collection also isn't really ideal if you are looking to complete your Gold Key run. But as the first issue, collected here, is valued at anywhere between $500-$1600 depending on edition and condition, this is an affordable way to get your hands on the story without breaking the bank.
Worth Consuming
Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.
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