I know this series was first published 22 years ago, but I really think for anyone who reads this series should read the letters section. Called “Hailing Frequencies Open”, the section is not just letters, but updates on upcoming stories ans events that have taken placed at conventions.
In an earlier issue, it’s mentioned that at ComicCon one person asked why isn’t there more stories about Chekov. The person who asked that was Walter Koenig. This issue is the result of that event.
While the story itself was lame, I would’ve hated it more had I not read about this in a previous issue.

I’ve not really ever been a Sulu fan. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not him! I meet Takei in 1986 (I was 9!, oh my Lord), anyway, I meet him while he and Koening were signing autographs at a video store in Cary, NC.
Chekov was getting treated like he was David Cassidy or something, so while my Dad I and waited our turned (we had just gotten George’s autograph 1st)- Mr Sulu actually spent time talking with us. He showed great interest in a young fan and it was really cool getting to take with him for about 10 minutes.
I must have sounded like such a dork.
But, sadly, when it comes to the character of Sulu, besides “Naked Time” and “Mirror, Mirror”. none of the Sulu storylines get anywhere and he’s never been written well for on a consistent basis. This is no exception as last issue was a great Sulu story.
This issue is no different. And there’s a nit galore as he’s not even married yet at this time and yet within 15 years his supposed to have a 20-something daughter aboard the Enterprise B.
Well, I just can’t rate this issue positivity… and call me shallow, but I could not shake the fact that George Takei is gay in real life. This issue just wasn’t worth consuming!

This one’s a solo story about Scotty. I hate it! Star Trek Characters are very weak by themselves. But, put them together and it’s magic.
It’s starts off ok, but the plot gets predictable. Think Scoooby Doo mystery in which you know the bad guys is secretly the random person introduced at the beginning of the show.
Now, you just read Star Trek issue 18!
Not worth Consuming!

A great story involving Sulu and Uhura. Bearclaw is ok, but I’d rather Chekov been involved instead.
In this story more of Uhura’s background is fleshed out and it’s about time too! Now, let’s give her the command chair!
Sulu plays a big role and his first command has a very poignant end!
Worth Consuming!

Romulans and Klingons and Kirks, oh my!
The mirror saga comes to a close, though I wish it stuck around a bit longer.
Worth Consuming!

For those fans of Trek who love to find “nits”, there’s a big one on the cover. The Klingon in chains is everyones fav- Mr. Konom. However, he does not wear the uniform of the Klingon empire.
Spock and, well Spock approach the Mirror Klingons to help destroy the Empire in this issue. Clearly, Spock’s been healed, and he’s feeling much better now!
Worth Consuming!

Yes- this takes place after Search for Spock.
No- this cover is not a fake-out like the special “Death Of Sadsack” issue (Simpsons Reference)

Remember, this is the Mirror Universe!
I can’t say more, less I spoil it. So I’ll just say, worth consuming.

For those of you familiar with the movie series- it would seem logical that Spock’s damaged resurrection would explain why he stays on Vulcan and receives training to re-educate himself in Vulcan society.
However, this issue takes a turn that is very logical, but results in an illogical role for Spock and his mirror cunterpart.
So I only give this 4 stars.
Worth Consuming.

The Excelsior enters into the mirror universe as an all-out invasion mounts. Lots of great twists and turns.
Worth Consuming!

I told you that you wouldn’t believe who returns! Wow! This storyline should have been the next Trek movie- it’s that good!
And you will not believe how Kirk bends the rules (again!) and yet gets to command the Excelisior!
It’s a wild ride- worth consuming!