After 27 years, the world of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is officially opening its doors again — but not in the way fans might expect. In a bold new collaboration between Paramount and WEBTOON, the beloved space station returns in Stargazers, an all-new canon webcomic that reopens one of the franchise’s most beloved eras through a modern, scrollable format designed for today’s digital readers. It’s a return that doesn’t just revisit familiar ground but reshapes how stories from Deep Space 9 can be experienced, blending legacy world-building with a fresh storytelling style that invites both longtime Trekkies and new audiences to look at the station in a completely different light.
Stargazers expands the Deep Space Nine universe with a youth-driven story
Stargazers is a fresh digital comic series crafted by acclaimed writer Jarrett Melendez (Chef’s Kiss, Young Men in Love) and brought to life through the vibrant illustrations of Kisai Entertainment. Making its grand debut on May 17, 2026, this 40-episode weekly adventure introduces readers to a brand-new generation of characters trying to find their footing in a bustling, post-war galaxy. Fans can now dive into the story, as the series has launched with its first three episodes available completely free of charge, while eager readers can jump ahead by unlocking an additional five chapters through WEBTOON’s Fast Pass feature.
At the heart of this coming-of-age tale is Leon, a cheerful recent graduate who prefers to live in the moment rather than rush into a rigid career path. He spends his days on the station alongside his loyal canine companion, Alfie, and a tight-knit circle of friends that includes Churi, a brilliant Bajoran inventor. Leon’s carefree approach to life stands in stark contrast to the path chosen by his childhood friend, Syrrik. Pressured by the high expectations of a demanding father, Syrrik is entirely focused on a strict, pre-planned trajectory meant to secure his admission into Starfleet Academy.
Though a bitter falling out initially drives the two young men apart, fate quickly pulls Leon and Syrrik back into each other’s orbits. As they navigate the delicate, evolving complexities of an unexpected romance, their lives become even more chaotic when they stumble into a massive animal smuggling ring operating right under the station’s nose. Balancing the dangers of this subterranean conspiracy with the lighthearted drama of preparing for a local community talent show, the duo and their friends must confront mounting external pressures — including the looming shadow of Syrrik’s father — to ultimately decide what kind of future they want to forge for themselves.
Another Star Trek WEBTOON series is coming this summer
The Star Trek universe plunges into a thrilling psychological mystery with Recollection, a second upcoming webcomic series slated to debut this summer on WEBTOON. Written by New York Times bestselling author Sam Maggs — known for her work on Critical Role, Star Wars, Marvel, and previous Star Trek lore — and featuring dynamic artwork by Kisai Entertainment, the series is structured as a tense 40-episode journey. Set in a later timeline inspired by Star Trek: The Next Generation and Voyager, this standalone adventure trades the lighthearted romance of the station for a high-stakes, amnesia-driven survival story about a crew who awaken on a Federation starship without any of their memories.
The narrative kicks off with this jarring premise: a young woman wakes up aboard the vessel with no recollection of who she is or how she got there, only to realize that six of her fellow passengers are suffering the same fate. Stranded together with zero answers and rapidly decaying trust, the fractured group is forced to rely on JAID, the ship’s mysterious holopilot, who seems to be deliberately hiding crucial information from them. Their desperate quest for answers eventually leads the crew to an isolated space outpost, where the protagonist meets an enigmatic Vulcan who recognizes her. This encounter rewards her with a device capable of triggering fleeting, fragmented flashbacks of her past life, offering a precarious roadmap to her true identity.
However, the truth proves to be far more dangerous than the collective amnesia. As the crew struggles to piece their minds back together under immense pressure, they uncover a horrifying reality: the majority of them are actually some of the Federation’s most wanted criminals, currently en route to a reeducation facility. Making matters even more volatile, hidden among the group are a ruthless bounty hunter and a covert Federation operative, shattering any hope of an authentic alliance. Forced into close quarters where everyone has something to hide, this crew of strangers must navigate a web of shifting loyalties to decide who they truly are — and who they want to become.
Source: WEBTOON