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CITY’s LIMITS

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I read the article on “The City On The Edge Of Forever” ( Time Machine in # 250) and I have to say I disagree with the great Mr Ellison.

I’ve just read the first part of the new comic and thought the final version was still superior to the original treatment. Drug dealers in Star Fleet indeed!

Mr Ellison seemed to disregard the “bible” of the show – for instance, would the death penalty still exist? Even Khan, who murdered millions, was given a second chance in exile.

I know I should wait to see how the comic pans out, but already I feel the rewrites served the story better, and gave us a tale that resonates with an emotion we all understand, mourning the loss of great love.

Maybe Harlan would be better off admitting that he created the gem of a great story, but others polished it and made it shine. All those awards and votes suggest they got something right.

Bob Pierce, Liverpool Collaborat­ion is often what makes the best TV and movies great, and this episode seems to be an example of lots of talented people working at the top of their game. Interestin­g, too, to see how a classic TV episode started life.

 ??  ?? Kirk and Spock start their hunt for the giant moth…
Kirk and Spock start their hunt for the giant moth…

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