From Star Trek issue #64 (October, 1994) this original art page features pencils by Rod Whigham and inks by Arne Starr. The story, by Kevin Ryan, is an untold tale of Kirk’s past and is based on the original series episode 'Where No Man Has Gone Before'. Gary Mitchell’s death weighs heavily upon the captain as he prepares a message for his friends parents explaining their son’s death. As the incidents surrounding Mitchell have been classified by Starfleet, Kirk can’t reveal any of the actual details, so he shares with Gary’s parents a story of their son’s humanity- as it occurred on one of their first away missions together in which a young Lieutenant Kirk was in charge… This particular scene takes place while Kirk serves on the USS Farragut . The page measures approximately 11 by 17 inches, is in excellent condition and will be shipped with the utmost care. Please note- this is an actual, original piece of art illustrated by hand by Wigham and inked by Starr. It is not a copy, print or pre-printed image. It is a one-of-a-kind original.
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