When We Were Trekkies: The COMPLETE Bundle
Go Where No Fans Had Ever Gone Before

This is a graphic memoir of conventions, cosplay, and coming of age in the 1970s. Follow the exploits of five bridge-and-tunnel kids entering a magical realm of starship captains, interplanetary goddesses, and comic book monsters. Before nerds took over pop culture, fans struggled to convince their families, friends, and an uncaring world that This Was Important.

Each issue presents the real-life adventures of teenagers braving street crime, toxic chemicals and skeptical reporters to meet celebrities and connect with other true believers. The story spans three years of groundbreaking events—including the very first Star Trek, Comic Art, and Famous Monsters cons in New York City. 

Discover fandom as it was 50 years ago—and how relatable it still is today. While some names have been changed, the costumes, festivities and unbridled passions are completely authentic.

Joe Sikoryak is a San Francisco-based designer and  filmmaker who has been drawing comics on and off for decades—Trekkies is his longest and most personal story to date. 

Includes all 10 individual issues • 220 pages, plus bookmark in plastic keep case
Duotone covers, b&w interiors •  $35