Fresh Star Trek Webcomics Take Flight on Webtoon Platform
Daniel Foster
Updated on May 17, 2026
By Published May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant's Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America. This passion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa since 2026, having recently served as Lead Anime Editor for ComicBook.com.
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has been shaping popular sci-fi and entertaining the masses now for just short of 60 years since its first NBC broadcast. Over these past six decades, the series has blazed trails in terms of representation while continuously pushing television boundaries and building a vast multimedia franchise since then. But one fascinating new frontier it appears to be exploring next is the Webtoon quadrant, unleashing two brand-new, canonical side-stories connecting to .
The two series, Stargazers and Recollection, will respectively focus on original characters and stories cruising the promenade of a post-war Deep Space Nine, and a mysterious federation ship later in the timeline beyond The Next Generation and Voyager, respectively. Both will explore mysteries of their own, but with two vastly different tones, true to the multifaceted spirit of Star Trek. ScreenRant is happy to unveil two new webcomics presented to readers through the WEBTOON app, as announced by WEBTOON as well as Paramount Products & Experiences, with Stargazers leading the charge for its May 17, 2026 launch.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's World Gets A New Story On Webtoon
Featuring an assortment of familiar faces and friendly species, Stargazers: A Star Trek Story launches this Spring with three episodes free for readers immediately on May 17, as well as five available for Fast Pass, with new regular installments totaling 40 episodes. The webcomic is written by Jarrett Melendez (Chef's Kiss, Young Men in Love) and initially sets up a slice-of-life premise of Leon, just as he's finishing school and navigating his life. Stargazers is illustrated by Kisai Entertainment's famed webtoon studio.
Leon's primary companions include his close friend, the young Bajoran, Churi, a new passing flame named Ino, and the surprisingly casual reveal of a Changeling friend from the Great Link, Kenga, working as a hairstylist and makeup artist on the Promenade (frankly, a perfect fit). Leon is a helpless flirt soon finding himself on a collision course with first love, backed up by loyal friends and his adorable dog, Alfie, as likely Alpha Quadrant nod. At its heart, Stargazers is prominently a BL (Boys' Love) series in its approach to romance, perfectly fitting for Deep Space Nine as it made massive strides with , Jadzia Dax and Lenara Kahn, in season 4.
Speaking to the stories' impact on Star Trek, Paramount's Head of Global Publishing Amy Jarashow had the following to say:
“One of the most remarkable things about Star Trek is that, even after six decades, there are still new frontiers to explore, not just in story, but in how those stories are told. We’re introducing Star Trek on a new platform with WEBTOON, creating a uniquely immersive experience for our audiences. It’s an exciting evolution for the franchise, and a powerful way to connect with both devoted fans and a new demographic as they discover these original stories.”
In Stargazers, Leon shows similar bisexual signals, particularly his color motifs practically shouting "bisexual lighting" atop otherwise typical garb of the era. Despite infamously not getting along with former childhood friend Syrrik anymore, Leon begins to bond once more with him after witnessing the pressure exerted by Syrrik's Starfleet officer father, sparking a potential new relationship. While their bond progresses, and as the worlds represented on Deep Space Nine attempt a talent show to bring each other together, a mysterious station-wide animal-smuggling conspiracy rears its ugly head, combining for additional pressure on Leon and Syrrik as they navigate their mutual connection.
[SITEURL] | Starfleet Dispatch Interactive Quiz ScreenRant/ Sci-Fi/ Star Trek/ Trivia Stardate 47988.1 · Crew Assessment The Final Frontier
Trivia Challenge 🚀ShipsEnterprise! ⭐CrewMake it so ☠EnemiesResistance is… ⚡TechWarp speed! 📖LoreLive long… ENGAGE → QUESTION 1 / 8SHIPS 01 The USS Enterprise is the most iconic starship in science fiction. What is the registry number of Captain Kirk’s original Enterprise from The Original Series? ANCC-1701-D BNX-01 CNCC-1701 DNCC-74656 ✓ Correct! NCC-1701 is the registry of Kirk’s original Constitution-class Enterprise. The “-D” suffix belongs to Picard’s Galaxy-class ship, NX-01 is Archer’s Enterprise, and NCC-74656 is Voyager. ✗ Red alert! The answer is NCC-1701. Kirk’s original Constitution-class Enterprise carried this now-legendary registry. NCC-1701-D is Picard’s Enterprise from TNG, NX-01 is Captain Archer’s, and NCC-74656 belongs to Voyager. NEXT → QUESTION 2 / 8CREW 02 Kirk’s most trusted officer is a half-human, half-Vulcan science officer famous for his logic and iconic salute. Who is this legendary character? AData BSpock CTuvok DSarek ✓ Correct! Mr. Spock, played by Leonard Nimoy, is the half-Vulcan science officer whose “Live long and prosper” salute became a cultural icon. His struggle between logic and emotion defines the heart of the Original Series. ✗ Red alert! The answer is Spock. Data is an android from TNG, Tuvok is Voyager’s Vulcan tactical officer, and Sarek is Spock’s Vulcan father. Only Spock is the half-human, half-Vulcan first officer of Kirk’s Enterprise. NEXT → QUESTION 3 / 8STARFLEET LAW 03 Starfleet’s most important regulation forbids interference with the natural development of alien civilizations. What is this guiding principle called? AThe Temporal Accord BGeneral Order One CThe Omega Directive DThe Prime Directive ✓ Correct! The Prime Directive (also known as General Order 1) is Starfleet’s most sacred law. It prohibits interfering with less-developed civilizations — though Kirk, Picard, and Janeway have all famously bent or broken it when lives were at stake. ✗ Red alert! The answer is the Prime Directive. While “General Order One” is technically another name for it, the Prime Directive is the universally known term. The Omega Directive and Temporal Accord are separate, more specialized Starfleet protocols. NEXT → QUESTION 4 / 8ENEMIES 04 “Resistance is futile.” This chilling declaration belongs to a cybernetic collective that assimilates entire civilizations into its hive mind. What is this fearsome species called? AThe Borg BThe Dominion CThe Romulans DSpecies 8472 ✓ Correct! The Borg are Star Trek’s most terrifying villains — a hive-mind collective that forcibly assimilates species and technology. Captain Picard was famously assimilated and transformed into Locutus in the landmark TNG episode “The Best of Both Worlds.” ✗ Red alert! The answer is the Borg. The Dominion is the Gamma Quadrant empire from DS9, the Romulans are a rival empire, and Species 8472 is actually one of the few species that the Borg themselves fear. Only the Borg declare “Resistance is futile.” NEXT → QUESTION 5 / 8CAST 05 Captain Jean-Luc Picard commands the Enterprise-D in The Next Generation and later received his own series, Star Trek: Picard. Which acclaimed actor portrays him? AWilliam Shatner BAvery Brooks CPatrick Stewart DScott Bakula ✓ Correct! Sir Patrick Stewart brought gravitas, Shakespeare, and Earl Grey tea to the captain’s chair for seven seasons of TNG, four films, and three seasons of Star Trek: Picard. His “Make it so” is one of TV’s most iconic catchphrases. ✗ Red alert! The answer is Patrick Stewart. William Shatner plays Captain Kirk, Avery Brooks is Captain Sisko on Deep Space Nine, and Scott Bakula captains the NX-01 Enterprise. Only Sir Patrick Stewart portrays the legendary Jean-Luc Picard. NEXT → QUESTION 6 / 8TECHNOLOGY 06 Starfleet vessels travel faster than light by bending space around them using a matter-antimatter reaction. What is this propulsion system called? ATranswarp Drive BWarp Drive CSlipstream Drive DSpore Drive ✓ Correct! Warp Drive is the standard faster-than-light propulsion in Star Trek, powered by dilithium-regulated matter-antimatter reactions. Zefram Cochrane invented it in 2063, which led to humanity’s first contact with the Vulcans. ✗ Red alert! The answer is Warp Drive. Transwarp is an advanced Borg technology, Slipstream is an experimental quantum drive, and the Spore Drive uses mycelial network navigation (from Discovery). Standard Starfleet vessels use Warp Drive. NEXT → QUESTION 7 / 8STARFLEET ACADEMY 07 At Starfleet Academy, cadets face a notorious no-win scenario designed to test their character under impossible circumstances. James Kirk is the only cadet who ever beat it — by cheating. What is this test called? AThe Prometheus Trial BThe Omega Simulation CThe Corbomite Maneuver DThe Kobayashi Maru ✓ Correct! The Kobayashi Maru is an unwinnable rescue simulation that tests how cadets handle certain death. Kirk reprogrammed it so he could win — earning a commendation for original thinking. It was memorably featured in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. ✗ Red alert! The answer is the Kobayashi Maru. The Corbomite Maneuver is a TOS episode, not an Academy test. The Kobayashi Maru is the famous no-win scenario that Kirk defeated by reprogramming the simulation — because he doesn’t believe in the no-win scenario. NEXT → QUESTION 8 / 8VILLAINS 08 In the widely regarded greatest Star Trek film, a genetically enhanced superhuman from Earth’s past seeks revenge against Captain Kirk. “KHAAAAN!” Who is this iconic villain? AKhan Noonien Singh BGeneral Chang CQ DGul Dukat ✓ Correct! Khan Noonien Singh, played by Ricardo Montalbán, is Star Trek’s greatest villain. First appearing in the TOS episode “Space Seed,” he returned in The Wrath of Khan (1982) for a devastating revenge plot that cost Spock his life. ✗ Red alert! The answer is Khan Noonien Singh. General Chang is a Klingon from Star Trek VI, Q is TNG’s omnipotent trickster, and Gul Dukat is DS9’s Cardassian antagonist. Only Khan inspired Kirk’s legendary scream across the cosmos. REVEAL MY SCORE → Mission Complete Your Starfleet Record / 8 Are you an Admiral — or still a cadet on deck-scrubbing duty? ↻ RE-ENGAGE
Naturally, this doesn't feature the same darker, morally ambiguous plotlines normally present in Deep Space Nine. Not every story aboard the station needs to wind up like , and this was true in the original show, too. "Take Me Out to the Holosuite" and "The Magnificent Ferengi" demonstrated the show's eagerness to show its lighter side on the right occasion, after all. And for those doubtful about the BL premise, there's a constant reminder to watch throughout the original show, and truly ask oneself whether it's that much of a stretch to make such a dynamic more overt and the central focus.
Trekkies Craving A Darker Mystery Will Be Thrilled By Recollection's Release
Recollection: A Star Trek Story is written by New York Times bestselling author Sam Maggs (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Fangirl) and illustrated by Kisai Entertainment. A tonal shift releasing later in 2026, Recollection focuses on a young amnesiac woman waking up on a mysterious Federation vessel with six other passengers and a holopilot, JAID, who seems to be withholding the full truth from them. As the group reaches a remote outpost in search of the truth, the protagonist encounters a Vulcan who recognizes her, providing a device that unlocks fleeting glimpses of her lost memories. Recollection will release later in Summer 2026 for 40 episodes total.
Reflecting on Recollection and Stargazers' exciting debuts, WEBTOON Head of US Content Ryan Lee had the following to say:
“Star Trek is one of the most influential storytelling universes ever created, built on optimism, curiosity, and a belief in what humanity can become. With Stargazers and Recollection, we’re honoring that legacy, exploring new corners of the universe through our vertical-scroll webcomic format — where every scroll can heighten tension, deepen relationships, and bring readers closer to the story."
The best part of dropping yet another iconic franchise on the Webtoon app for US readers is the prospect of tapping into brand-new readership while broadly using the same . Whether wishing to see the Promenade through a fresh set of eyes, or struggling to uncover who among a select group can be trusted, each story is the franchise at its core. The concepts and story beats of Stargazers and Recollection are ultimately, after all, what have continued to make Star Trek an enduring icon with hopefully as optimistic a future as it portrays.
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Star Trek is one of pop culture's biggest multimedia franchises, spanning multiple movies, TV shows, books, comics, video games, and various other media. The franchise was created by Gene Roddenberry and started with the 1960s TV series starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Over the decades, several equally popular series have come out since as Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Discovery.
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A mobile-first digital comics hub that helped popularize the vertical scroll webtoon format. Webtoon mixes professionally-produced Originals with an open self-publishing space where creators can upload episodes, build communities, and earn through programs like ad revenue sharing. It first launched in South Korea under Naver in 2004 and later expanded worldwide, turning serialized comics into an always on pipeline for new stories and breakout creators.
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