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{{Sidebar comic
| image = Startrek x-mencover.jpg
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|image = Startrek x-mencover.jpg
| Writer = [[Scott Lobdell]]
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|writer = [[Scott Lobdell]]
| Artist = [[Marc Silvestri]] & studio
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|artist = [[Marc Silvestri]] & studio
| Publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]
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|publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]
| Editor = [[Bobbie Chase]]
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|editor = [[Bobbie Chase]]
| Published = {{m|December|1996}}
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|published = {{m|December|1996}}
| Pages = 64
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|pages = 64
| Year = [[2268]]
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|year = [[2268]]
| Stardate = 4740.5
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|stardate = 4740.5
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|reference = UPC 759606036554
 
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A crossover between Marvel's ''X-Men'' superhero team and the original ''Star Trek'' crew.
 
A crossover between Marvel's ''X-Men'' superhero team and the original ''Star Trek'' crew.
   
 
==Summary==
 
==Summary==
The insane, reality-altering Mutant called Proteus has found a kindred spirit in a nearby universe— [[Gary Mitchell]]. The two power-mad beings are drawing their two realities together; and the X-Men, the Shi'Ar Empire and the crew of the ''[[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|Enterprise]]'' must try to stop them— or both universes will be destroyed.
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:''The insane, reality-altering Mutant called Proteus has found a kindred spirit in a nearby universe – [[Gary Mitchell]]. The two power-mad beings are drawing their two realities together; and the X-Men, the Shi'Ar Empire and the crew of the {{Enterprise}} must try to stop them – or both universes will be destroyed.''
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==Memorable Quotes==
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==Memorable quotes==
"''Did he just... ''punch my ship''?''"
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"''Did he just… ''punch my ship''?''"
 
: - '''Kirk''', after the ''Enterprise'' was indeed punched by the Shi'ar Gladiator
 
: - '''Kirk''', after the ''Enterprise'' was indeed punched by the Shi'ar Gladiator
   
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: - '''Kirk''' and '''Cyclops''' respond simultaneously to the combined threat
 
: - '''Kirk''' and '''Cyclops''' respond simultaneously to the combined threat
   
==Background Information==
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==Background information==
 
* The story itself, titled "Star TreX", is 40 pages long, and is followed by several pinups and previews for a number of upcoming titles from [[Marvel Comics]], including:
 
* The story itself, titled "Star TreX", is 40 pages long, and is followed by several pinups and previews for a number of upcoming titles from [[Marvel Comics]], including:
 
** ''[[Star Trek: Early Voyages]]''
 
** ''[[Star Trek: Early Voyages]]''
** ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Marvel)|Deep Space Nine]]''
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** ''{{dis|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Marvel}}''
 
** ''[[Fragile Glass|Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror]]''
 
** ''[[Fragile Glass|Star Trek: Mirror, Mirror]]''
** ''[[Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (comic)|Star Trek: Starfleet Academy]]''
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** ''{{dis|Star Trek: Starfleet Academy|comic}}''
** ''[[Star Trek Unlimited|Star Trek: Unlimited]]''
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** ''{{dis|Star Trek Unlimited|Marvel}}''
** ''[[Star Trek: Voyager (Marvel)|Voyager]]''
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** ''{{dis|Star Trek: Voyager|Marvel}}''
 
* The pinup gallery contained:
 
* The pinup gallery contained:
 
** "A Star Trek/X-Men Extravaganza" drawn by [[Terry Dodson]] & [[Rachel Pinnock]]
 
** "A Star Trek/X-Men Extravaganza" drawn by [[Terry Dodson]] & [[Rachel Pinnock]]
 
** "Space Odyssey: For once, a speechless Spock" drawn by [[Mike Deodato, Jr.]]
 
** "Space Odyssey: For once, a speechless Spock" drawn by [[Mike Deodato, Jr.]]
 
** "Trek Classic" drawn by [[Steve Epting]]
 
** "Trek Classic" drawn by [[Steve Epting]]
** "A Scene we've ''all'' wanted to see" (Spock and Beast) drawn by [[Gary Frank (artist)|Gary Frank]] & [[Cam Smith]]
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** "A Scene we've ''all'' wanted to see" (Spock and Beast) drawn by {{dis|Gary Frank|artist}} & [[Cam Smith]]
 
** "Mighty Warriors" (Kirk and Spock fighting a Klingon) drawn by [[Joe Bennet]]
 
** "Mighty Warriors" (Kirk and Spock fighting a Klingon) drawn by [[Joe Bennet]]
 
** "The Dream Team" drawn by [[Pascal Ferry]] & [[John Dell]]
 
** "The Dream Team" drawn by [[Pascal Ferry]] & [[John Dell]]
 
** "Classic Trek" drawn by [[Val Semeiks]] & John Dell
 
** "Classic Trek" drawn by [[Val Semeiks]] & John Dell
* The Beast accidentally identifies ''Enterprise'' as a {{ShipClass|Constellation}} starship. It is actually {{ShipClass|Constitution}}.
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* The Beast accidentally identifies ''Enterprise'' as a {{class|Constellation}} starship. It is actually {{class|Constitution}}.
* This issue was followed up by another comic, "[[Second Contact|Star Trek/X-Men II]]" and a novel ''[[Planet X (novel)|Star Trek/X-Men: Planet X]]''.
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* This issue was followed up by another comic, "[[Second Contact (comic)|Star Trek/X-Men II]]" and a novel ''[[Planet X (novel)|Star Trek/X-Men: Planet X]]''.
 
* The story has the ''Enterprise'' revisit [[Delta Vega]], the planet where [[Elizabeth Dehner]] and [[Gary Mitchell]] died in {{TOS|Where No Man Has Gone Before}}.
 
* The story has the ''Enterprise'' revisit [[Delta Vega]], the planet where [[Elizabeth Dehner]] and [[Gary Mitchell]] died in {{TOS|Where No Man Has Gone Before}}.
* In the comic "[[Retrospect]]" Scotty owns a book with this title.
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* In the comic "{{dis|Retrospect|comic}}" Scotty owns a book with this title.
   
 
===Creators===
 
===Creators===
 
* Writer: [[Scott Lobdell]]
 
* Writer: [[Scott Lobdell]]
 
* Artists:
 
* Artists:
** [[Marc Silvestri]] (pencil art - pgs 1-21; cover pencil art)
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** [[Marc Silvestri]] (pencil art – pp. 1-21; cover pencil art)
** [[Billy Tan]] (pencil art - pgs 22-25, 27-37; inking - pgs 9, 14, 20, 23, 24)
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** [[Billy Tan]] (pencil art – pp. 22-25, 27-37; inking – pp. 9, 14, 20, 23, 24)
** [[Anthony Winn]] (pencil art - pgs 38-40)
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** [[Anthony Winn]] (pencil art – pp. 38-40)
** [[David Finch]] (pencil art - pg 26)
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** [[David Finch]] (pencil art – p. 26)
** [[Brian Ching]] (background assists - pgs 1-21)
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** [[Brian Ching]] (background assists – pp. 1-21)
** [[Batt]] (inking - pgs 1-8, 10-13, 15-19, 21; cover inking)
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** [[Batt]] (inking – pp. 1-8, 10-13, 15-19, 21; cover inking)
** [[D-Tron]] (inking - pgs 22, 25, 27-37)
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** [[D-Tron]] (inking – pp. 22, 25, 27-37)
** [[Aaron Sowd]] (inking - pgs 38-40)
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** [[Aaron Sowd]] (inking – pp. 38-40)
** [[Joe Weems V]] (inking - pg 26)
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** [[Joe Weems V]] (inking – p. 26)
 
** [[Victor Llamas]], [[Team Tron]], [[Jose Guillen]], [[Viet Troung]], [[Mike Manczarek]] (ink assists)
 
** [[Victor Llamas]], [[Team Tron]], [[Jose Guillen]], [[Viet Troung]], [[Mike Manczarek]] (ink assists)
 
** [[Tyson Wengler]], [[Steve Firchow]], [[Jonathan D. Smith]], [[Richard Isanove]] (color art)
 
** [[Tyson Wengler]], [[Steve Firchow]], [[Jonathan D. Smith]], [[Richard Isanove]] (color art)
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==External link==
 
==External link==
* {{NCwiki}}
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* {{mbeta}}
   
 
{{Star Trek/X-Men}}
 
{{Star Trek/X-Men}}

Latest revision as of 17:09, 24 September 2021

Real world article
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A crossover between Marvel's X-Men superhero team and the original Star Trek crew.

Summary

The insane, reality-altering Mutant called Proteus has found a kindred spirit in a nearby universe – Gary Mitchell. The two power-mad beings are drawing their two realities together; and the X-Men, the Shi'Ar Empire and the crew of the Enterprise must try to stop them – or both universes will be destroyed.

Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.

Memorable quotes

"Did he just… punch my ship?"

- Kirk, after the Enterprise was indeed punched by the Shi'ar Gladiator


"Dr. McCoy?"
"Yes?"

- Bones & Beast (Hank McCoy) reply simultaneously to Nurse Chapel, then do a double-take at each other


"Mutant? As in the old Earth term 'Homo Sapiens Superior'?"

- Spock


"Gary?!"
"Proteus?!"
[Together] "Friend of yours?"

- Kirk and Cyclops respond simultaneously to the combined threat

Background information

Creators

References

The Beast; Bishop; Cyclops; Elizabeth Dehner; Delta Vega; USS Enterprise; Gambit; Gladiator; Jean Grey; Remy LeBeau; Logan; Hank McCoy; Gary Mitchell; Ororo Munroe; Lilandra Neramani; Phoenix; Proteus; psionic energy; Shi'ar Empire; Storm; Scott Summers; Wolverine; X-Men.

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