As Star Trek: The Next Generation approaches its 40th anniversary, the beloved crew of the USS Enterprise-D is set to return in a way fans have never seen before—through the twisted lens of the Mirror Universe. While the original series never explored this dark alternate reality on screen, IDW Publishing's comic book miniseries did, and now all of those stories are being collected into one essential volume.
The Mirror Universe first appeared in the classic Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror," where the Enterprise crew swapped places with their ruthless counterparts from a parallel dimension. In that universe, the peaceful Federation never existed, replaced by the brutal Terran Empire, where humanity's worst instincts reign supreme. This concept has been revisited in Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and Discovery, but The Next Generation never got its own on-screen Mirror Universe adventure—until now, in comic form.
IDW Publishing's Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Mirror Universe: IDW Classic Collections is a 408-page trade paperback that gathers three complete miniseries: Mirror Broken (six issues), Through the Mirror (five issues), and Terra Incognita (six issues). It also includes a one-shot that reveals the origins of Data's mirror counterpart. The collection is written by David and Scott Tipton, with art from a talented roster including J.K. Woodward, Marcus To, Chris Johnson, Josh Hood, Carlos Nieto, Débora Caríta, Tony Shasteen, and Ángel Hernández.
This isn't just a reprint—it's a chance to see Captain Picard and his crew in a completely different light. In the Mirror Universe, Picard is a merciless captain of the ISS Enterprise, leading his crew on missions to conquer new worlds and enslave new civilizations. It's a dark, thrilling take on familiar characters that fans of the franchise won't want to miss.
The collection is set to hit shelves on February 2, 2027, with a retail price of just $13.99—a bargain for 408 pages of alternate-reality adventure. Whether you're a longtime Trekkie or new to the Mirror Universe, this is the perfect way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Next Generation.
For those who can't get enough of classic sci-fi returns, this isn't the only exciting news on the horizon. Battlestar Galactica is also making a comeback with a new board game edition in 2027, and Stargate SG-1 is returning with new BlueBrixx sets. If you're in the mood for more fast-paced thrills, check out our list of miniseries that keep the excitement going.
Mark your calendars, Trekkies—the Mirror Universe is coming back, and it's going to be a wild ride.
