Star Trek premiered during the civil rights era and often pushed the envelope by showing a future where people of different ethnicities and members of different species joined together to explore space. At a time when roles for people of…
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“The Lorelei Signal”: A Hidden Trek Gem
Lillyan Ratcliffe •
If my legacy is “that weird lady who defends The Animated Series,” so be it. Just like its predecessor, TAS was made on a miniscule budget and it showed. Yet for all the weird color choices—the Barbie movie probably stole…
5 Star Trek Storylines That Deserve Follow-Ups
Lillyan Ratcliffe •
Star Trek may have started out as stand alone episodes, as most TV series of the era were, then followed the trend of serialized storytelling, but Trek also calls back to previous series, whether by expanding on hinted at stories…
Comic Review: IDW’s Star Trek vs. Transformers
Grace •
Back in April, IDW announced that Transformers writer and Hasbro property head John Barber had been named Editor-in-Chief. Soon after, “Star Trek vs. Transformers” was announced. Hand to God, I really hope that this was Barber’s long-term childhood dream. Mostly…
Grace’s Predictions for the Transformers/Star Trek: TAS Crossover Comic
Grace •
IDWs formal announcement of an upcoming miniseries crossing over the continuities and aesthetics of Star Trek: The Animated Series and the first generation of Transformers is already chock full of pants-wetting nostalgia material. With four months until the actual release,…
Episode 44: It’s Not Easy Being Green
The Crew •
The Orion slave girl has been one of the most iconic and controversial figures in Star Trek since the original pilot 50 years ago. Now, we put a feminist lens on the early “green skinned space babes” and their more modern incarnations in…
Episode 36: Women of The Animated Series
The Crew •
Doctors, mermaids, huntresses, matriarchs and many cat-women populate the universe of Star Trek: The Animated Series – in addition to the women of Starfleet. Join us to discuss TAS’ most memorable women. Download now (right-click and save) Hosts: Sue, Andi and…
Episode 11: His Name is Mudd
The Crew •
Harcourt Fenton Mudd is an “intergalactic pimp” whom we first meet trafficking mail order brides and later see creating an android of his ex-wife just so he can keep her locked up. Yet Mudd, often described as a “loveable rogue,” is considered a…