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“3 x 3” Essay Comics

“Nine Panels on Life, the Universe, and Other Little Things.” 1-3 page stories about food, politics, memoir and, yes, Star Trek.

Published April 2025
Color cover, 28lb matte interior, b/w & duotone
20 pg, 7” x 8.5" • $5

Available from BirdcageBottomBooks.com

Issue 1

On the third planet of an insignificant star, three high schoolers take comfort in watching reruns of their favorite sci-fi show. Learning of a Star Trek convention in New York City, the boys join forces to explore this strange new world...

Published October, 2022
Duotone covers on 100lb gloss, b/w interiors on 70lb matte
20 pg, 8.5 x 11”

Available direct from the artist as part of "The Compete Collection" See https://www.joesikoryak.com/when-we-were-trekkies for details.

Issue 2

After weeks of preparation, the boys don their costumes and drive to the 3rd International Star Trek Convention, only to find that registration is closed and their efforts may be for naught.

Published October, 2022
Duotone covers on 100lb gloss, b/w interiors on 70lb matte
20 pg, 8.5 x 11”

Available direct from the artist as part of "The Compete Collection" See https://www.joesikoryak.com/when-we-were-trekkies for details.

Issue 3

Jonny and his friends face taunting from their fellow students and embark on even more challenging costumes for the 1975 Comic Art Convention. On the way, they run into trouble with New York’s Finest, and a fateful meeting with a pair of cunning competitors.

Published December, 2022
Duotone covers on 100lb gloss, b/w interiors on 70lb matte
20 pg, 8.5 x 11”

Available direct from the artist as part of "The Compete Collection" See https://www.joesikoryak.com/when-we-were-trekkies for details.

Issue 4

On their first weekend in NYC at the Famous Monsters Convention of 1974, the boys enjoy all the perks—including a chance meeting which leads to another first: a paying gig.

Published February, 2023
Duotone covers on 100lb gloss, b/w interiors on 70lb matte
20 pg, 8.5 x 11”
Available direct from the artist as part of "The Compete Collection" See https://www.joesikoryak.com/when-we-were-trekkies for details.

Issue 7

Jonny throws caution to the wind and invites more friends to the Star Trek Lives! convention. He and Tom are soon overcommitted for the Masquerade. The mounting pressure not only threatens their friendship, but everything they’ve worked for.

Published August, 2023
Duotone covers on 100lb gloss, b/w interiors on 70lb matte
24 pg, 8.5 x 11”

Available direct from the artist as part of "The Compete Collection" See https://www.joesikoryak.com/when-we-were-trekkies for details.

Issue 8

After nearly two years and seven conventions, Jonny’s enthusiasm for costumes is fading fast. He goes looking for sympathy from his old pal Dean—and tells the tale of his “worst year ever.”

Published November, 2023
Duotone covers on 100lb gloss, b/w interiors on 70lb matte
24 pg, 8.5 x 11”

Available direct from the artist as part of "The Compete Collection" See https://www.joesikoryak.com/when-we-were-trekkies for details.

Coloring Book

This book is a love letter to all the masquerade manques and costume cohorts that made the hobby what it is today. All characters depicted in this book were actually spotted on the mouldering red and gold hotel carpets of the era (including the celebrities!) Only the groupings have been changed, to maximize the fun.

Published April, 2023
b/w on 65lb cardstock
16 pg, 7 x 8.5"

Available direct from the artist for $8 postage paid. Contact joesik at mac.com