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The most darling and iconic LGBTQIA+ grapheme from theStar Trekuniverse are catch a special all their own . TheStar Trekfranchise is home to some of the most compelling LGBTQIA+ characters in papa culture , admit Mister Sulu , Doctor Culber and Beckett Mariner . Now , ScreenRantis excited to announceStar Trek : celebration , a upcoming one - shaft featuring stories by today ’s top talents intended to shine a light on the franchise ’s “ badass ” LGBTQIA+ Hero of Alexandria .
Speaking exclusively toScreenRant , IDW andStar Trekgroup editor Heather Antos reveals more data aboutCelebrations , set to get on May 29 forward of Pride Month , June 2024 . The Holy Writ will feature history by Vita Ayala , Mags Visaggio , and Steve Orlando , among others . The Holy Writ ships with a Paulina Ganucheau cover , include below , show the franchise ’s LGBTQIA+ reference , such as Seven of Nineand Paul Stamets . Antos explains thatStar Trek : Celebrationsis ground inTrekcreator Gene Roddenberry ’s original vision of a future in which multifariousness is celebrated – hence the title .
Antos teased some of the most expected stars to get their tale secern in the one - shot , but regardless of who populates the varlet , the overall mission of the special is perfectly in line with the very philia ofTrek :
" What is Star Trek , if not the idea of lionize the best of us , right ? The best of humanity , and arrive together . There ’s a really great quote from Gene Roddenberry that that ’s the future he wants to see : a time to come where we are all not just support one another , but celebrating one another .
That is the aim behind Celebrations , and where we get the title from . It ’s want to fete the badasses of the Star Trek cosmos , whether that ’s Culber and Stamets , whether that ’s Mariner , whether that ’s Seven and Raffi … there ’s so many characters that we ’re run low to get to see explore here by some incredible , unbelievable writers . "
Star TrekHas Boldly Gone Forward in Diversity & Representation
The conception of inclusion and celebrating multifariousness have been warp and woof in theStar Trekfranchise since its premiere over 60 years ago . The originalStar Trekfeatured a pitch-black charwoman and an Asiatic man in prominent position , and newer entry have continue to bump new earth in representation . Many classicStar Trekepisodes , from across the franchise , deal with the wickedness of racism and dogmatism , and air to sports fan a message of tolerance and hope .
It ’s wanting to celebrate the badasses of the Star Trek universe , whether that ’s Culber and Stamets , whether that ’s Mariner , whether that ’s Seven and Raffi … there ’s so many character that we ’re going to get to see explore here by some unbelievable , incredible author .
Sadly , Star Trekwas behind the bender when it came to LGBTQIA+ upshot , and it was not until 2016’sStar Trek Beyondthat a canonical gay type was innovate . Since then , depict such asDiscoveryandLower Deckshave introduced many excellent LGBTQIA+ character . Other character , such as Nurse Chapel and Seven of Nine , who were coded , have amount out as well . Star Trek’scommitment to a globe where homophobia and transphobia are things of the yesteryear has take in them nominations and awards from GLAAD as well as the love and respect of fans worldwide .
Star Trek fans have long speculated that Tasha Yar was an other rummy hero , and while it took decades , the franchise eventually agreed .
Star Trek: CelebrationsWill Honor the Franchise’s LGBTQIA+ Icons
Star TrekPromises a World Free of Homophobia and Transphobia
AndStar Trek : Celebrationsbrings these “ badasses '' into the glare , giving them brand - new tale from some of the best LGBTQIA+ creators act upon today . IDW is keep on the integral originative team and stories included under wraps for now , but with acclaimed creators like Ayala , Orlando , and Visaggio famed for telling great story , the results will be nothing less than astonishing . Star Trekhas made enormous step in the realm of comprehension , specially for the LGBTQIA+ residential area , and now the badasses are direct the spotlight inStar Trek : celebration .
Fans ofTrekshould stay tuned for more news follow from our prevue with Antos , but can squander no fourth dimension in marking their own calendar for the comer ofStar Trek : Celebrationson May 29th , 2024 from IDW Comics .
