Star Trek #35

Published in 1974 by Gold Key Comics, Star Trek #35 belongs to the long-running series that began in 1967. This era of the comics was defined by a notable departure from the television show’s canon, as the writers often lacked access to scripts and reference materials, leading to the surreal, often experimental tone that distinguishes the Gold Key run from later licensed iterations.

The interior artwork for this period was largely handled by Alberto Giolitti, whose studio provided the distinct, sometimes inconsistent character likenesses that became a hallmark of the series. While these comics were aimed at a younger audience and frequently criticized by fans for their lack of narrative fidelity to the source material, they have since been reassessed as unique artifacts of 1970s science fiction tie-in media.