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Star Trek #36 (Gold Key Comics, 1975)

Star Trek #36 (Gold Key Comics, 1975)

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Star Trek #36 (Gold Key Comics, 1975) - Snag This Wacky Trek Gem Before It Zaps to Another Galaxy!
🖖 Sales Pitch Snappier Than a Phaser on Stun
Yo, space cowboys and comic hoarders! Star Trek #36 from Gold Key’s 1967-1979 run is a deliciously nutty slice of Trek history—Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise crew wrestling with alien shenanigans that are weirder than a Klingon karaoke night. It’s scarcer than a friendly Mugato and more fun than Scotty tinkering with the warp core. Grab it now, or you’ll be crankier than Bones stuck in a Jeffries tube!
🌠 Why This Comic’s a Cosmic Keeper
  • Story: Titled “A Bomb in Time,” this issue tosses Kirk and Spock into a wild mess where a time-traveling alien device threatens to blow up the Enterprise and rewrite history. It’s like TOS stumbled into a sci-fi B-movie with extra cheese. Written by Arnold Drake with art by Alden McWilliams, it’s Gold Key at its gloriously unhinged best.
  • Vibe: 1970s Trek in full swing—campy, colorful, and packed with that raw TOS energy. Read it while pretending your phone is a communicator.
  • Rarity: Gold Key’s 61-issue run is a niche treasure, and #36’s bonkers time-travel plot makes it a fan-favorite. High-grade copies are as rare as a Vulcan dance party.
💰 Current Value
As of April 2025:
  • Near Mint (NM): $18-$28
  • Very Fine (VF): $10-$16
  • Fine (FN): $5-$9
  • Good/Very Good (G/VG): $3-$5
  • CGC 9.8: $70-$110 (like spotting a Tholian web in real life).
    Prices based on eBay, MyComicShop, and shop sales. It’s not littering the market, so don’t wait for a distress signal!
📈 Expected Value
  • Trek Fever: Star Trek’s fandom is thriving with new shows (Strange New Worlds Season 4, anyone?) and films keeping nostalgia high.
  • 2025 Boost: Cons like SDCC (July 2025) or Trek events could drive up vintage comic demand.
  • Gold Key Surge: Collectors love these quirky, non-canon tales for their retro charm, and #36’s timey-wimey hook stands out.
  • Prediction: NM copies might hit $30-$40 in 12-18 months; lower grades could reach $7-$11. A 2026 Star Trek 60th anniversary could make it pop like a photon torpedo!
🖖 Key Characters
  • James T. Kirk: Leading with grit, untangling the time-bomb mess like only Kirk can.
  • Spock: Logic overload, cracking the alien tech with that signature squint.
  • Bones McCoy: Probably griping, “I’m a doctor, not a time traveler!” (though Gold Key sometimes sidelines him—expect a cameo at best).
  • Enterprise Crew: Uhura, Sulu, or Scotty might get a nod, but Gold Key keeps it Kirk-and-Spock heavy.
  • Alien Device/Time Villain: No recurring baddie, just a one-off threat that’s creepier than a Salt Vampire on a diet.
😂 Don’t Let It Slip
Fast-forward to 2027: you’re at a con, and some fan in a DIY Chekov wig is flaunting their pristine Star Trek #36, bought for pocket change in ’25. You’re stuck with a $22 pretzel and a heart full of “d’oh!” Don’t miss this—it’s cheaper than a shuttlecraft oil change and funnier than Spock explaining humor. Warp it to your collection!
Price Check:
  • Raw NM: $18-$28
  • Raw VF: $10-$16
  • Pro Tip: Scour small comic shops or online lots—Gold Key issues often hide in plain sight.
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