# Star Trek Classic Episode Returns

> Harlan Ellison's original 'City on the Edge of Forever' script re-releases in two weeks.
- Title: Star Trek Classic Episode Returns · ScreenRant | Shortify
- Summary: Harlan Ellison's original 'City on the Edge of Forever' script re-releases in two weeks. IDW Publishing releases Harlan Ellison's unedited Star Trek script…
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/star-trek-best-episode-new-version
- Author: Shaun Corley
- Published: 2026-10-04T13:30:16+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: star trek, harlan ellison, city on the edge of forever, idw publishing, original series, star trek episode, script release, guardian of forever, entertainment, culture
## Star Trek Classic Episode Returns
59 years after its first broadcast, Star Trek's best episode 'City on the Edge of Forever' gets a new release.
## The Original Version
Harlan Ellison's original script for 'City on the Edge of Forever' is being re-released by IDW Publishing.
## Production Challenges
Gene Roddenberry heavily rewrote Ellison's script, creating two different stories united only by time travel.
## The Guardian of Forever
The episode features a mysterious portal that allows characters to travel back in time to prevent historical changes.
## Historical Impact
The episode's time travel plot requires a character to die to save the flow of history, creating a moral dilemma.
## IDW Publishing Release
IDW Publishing releases Star Trek: The Edges of the Final Frontier comic collection on October 13, 2026.
## Comic Adaptation
The comic adaptation features fully painted art by J.K. Woodward and includes Ellison's original screenplay.
## Fan Reaction
The episode remains one of Star Trek's most acclaimed episodes, regularly appearing in top 10 lists.
## Historical Context
The Guardian of Forever portal has appeared in multiple Star Trek media including animated series and Discovery.
## New Release Details
IDW's comic collection includes three different Star Trek story arcs from the IDW vaults.
## Why This Matters
Fans can compare Ellison's original script with the final product to see the differences.
## Release Date
The comic release happens on October 13, 2026, two weeks after the article's publication date.
## What Happens Next
Star Trek fans will get to read the unedited version of 'City on the Edge of Forever' in two weeks.
## The Guardian of Forever
The portal allows characters to travel back in time to prevent historical changes.
## Key takeaway

IDW Publishing releases Harlan Ellison's unedited Star Trek script for 'City on the Edge of Forever' on October 13, 2026.