Star Trek comics have really opened up the floodgates on what could've been possible if the franchise had the same financial backing in the 1990s that it does now. In the ongoing series, Star Trek: Defiant, we've been treated to the return of Benjamin Sisko, more adventures featuring that of Spcok, and an epic team-up involving iconic characters we never thought possible.
It has also given us a unique pairing, with Spock and Worf spending some time together. It's something that Screenrant has already covered, and covered well. The #21 issue of Defiant really highlights the developing bond of friendship that the Vulcan and Klingon share. A bond that would've been very interesting to see on television.
Worf wasn't used great on The Next Generation. He was often comedic relief or as the heavy in a fight. It wasn't until Deep Space Nine that a more concise and consistent look into Worf took hold. Still, despite Deep Space Nine delving into the complexities of his essence, the writers never really compared his philosophy as a Starfleet officer and as a Klingon against anyone as significant as Spock.
Spock only appeared in two episodes of The Next Generation, and of all the Enterprise-D characters, he mostly shared time with Jean-Luc Picard. He never really challenged or was challenged by Worf as far as a battle of wits and philosophies go. This is a missed opportunity that has been looked at in this ongoing comic series from IDW Comics.
The fact that we didn't have the two engaged in more debates is a missed opportunity as Worf and Spock would've made for great banter and philosophical conversations. If there was more money to spend in those days of the franchise, it's likely that Leonard Nimoy, the man under the Vulcan ears, would've likely agreed to more appearances on the show.
Having him involved more often with Worf would've been must-see television. But that's not all, as his talks with Data, his insights with Guinan, and even his defiance in the face of Q would've all been very interesting to see happen.
Sadly, that never happened and while Nimoy's two-part appearance in "Unification" parts 1 and 2 was good, there was so much meat left on the bone that was lost due to a tightening budget.