IDW's 2026 Star Trek Relaunch Debuts New Black-Heavy Starfleet Uniforms
IDW's 2026 Star Trek comic relaunch introduces 25th-century Starfleet uniforms with black-prominent palettes, large collars, and angular division colors.
IDW's 2026 Star Trek comic book relaunch is giving Starfleet a dramatic wardrobe update. The new 25th-century uniform variants feature a sleek, black-prominent palette, replacing the classic scoop-necks with large collars.
Division colors are now focused into angular shapes over the neck line and upper chest, rather than extending down the shoulders and sleeves. Artists Dennis Menheere and Isaac Sánchez González designed the new uniforms.
The redesign marks a visual shift for the franchise, which has long used uniform colors to signal a character's role. In Star Trek: The Original Series, vibrant division colors established a visual shorthand for Starfleet's chain of command.
Uniform changes have been a recurring challenge behind the scenes. Star Trek: The Next Generation seasons 1 and 2 featured tight single-piece spandex jumpsuits that caused back pain for the cast. Costume designer Robert Blackman abandoned the TNG jumpsuits in season 3 for more authoritative two-piece wool uniforms.
Star Trek and Star Trek: Zero Point are now available from IDW Entertainment, as reported by Screen Rant.
Quick answers
What do the new Starfleet uniforms look like?
They feature a sleek, black-prominent palette with large collars and division colors focused into angular shapes over the neck line and upper chest.
Who designed the new Star Trek uniforms?
Artists Dennis Menheere and Isaac Sánchez González designed the new uniforms.
When does the new Star Trek comic relaunch arrive?
IDW's Star Trek comic book relaunch is set for 2026.