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Dark Horse (2006), Paperback
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In a universe filled with hearts and minds as cold and dark as the reaches of space, one small Firefly-class starship named Serenity takes its ragtag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, and fugitives in search of a job, any job, that'll earn them enough cash to afford that most elusive commodity, peace.
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LibraryThing member devilwrites
I wasn't going to review this, and really, there's no need of a review. However, I figure some of you will want to know about this and what's it about, so here's a mini review:
Before the movie Serenity opened, there was a comic book mini-series that was published. The story is meant to bridge the
The art was good, though I couldn't stand the rendering of Inara, and the use of SUPER blue eyes at times was beyond annoying. Still, the story captures the flavor of the characters, which is most important. I had no trouble hearing the actors speaking the lines, and River was captured particularly well. The story also brings back a couple of baddies from the episode "Ariel", which was good to see.
If you're a fan of Serenity the movie, get this. You can get it off Amazon or find it in your bigger bookstores. Also, note the number "1" on the spine of the trade. I haven't heard anything (though I don't follow comic book news), but I get the feeling there's going to be an actual comic book series with these characters. Or at very least, the universe. And in hindsight, I think that's a fair trade for the fans. While not every fan is a comic-book reader, this format does allow this universe to carry in a medium true to the show. Episodic, with quirks of humor and tales of deeper emotional peril. And of course, there's the adventure. If Whedon ever does do anything in television/film again with these characters, at least he'll have a chance to play with them in another format first. :)
Before the movie Serenity opened, there was a comic book mini-series that was published. The story is meant to bridge the
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gap between the television show Firefly and the movie Serenity. And, without giving too much away about the movie, the graphic novel does exactly that. If you've seen the movie, you get the title of this graphic novel immediately, though I have to say, it lets me down a little bit. The mini-series was just three comic books, and to be honest, they could've gotten away with more, telling a longer story and really giving fans something to settle into. The story goes by too fast, but it does it's job, which is to explain certain things about the movie.The art was good, though I couldn't stand the rendering of Inara, and the use of SUPER blue eyes at times was beyond annoying. Still, the story captures the flavor of the characters, which is most important. I had no trouble hearing the actors speaking the lines, and River was captured particularly well. The story also brings back a couple of baddies from the episode "Ariel", which was good to see.
If you're a fan of Serenity the movie, get this. You can get it off Amazon or find it in your bigger bookstores. Also, note the number "1" on the spine of the trade. I haven't heard anything (though I don't follow comic book news), but I get the feeling there's going to be an actual comic book series with these characters. Or at very least, the universe. And in hindsight, I think that's a fair trade for the fans. While not every fan is a comic-book reader, this format does allow this universe to carry in a medium true to the show. Episodic, with quirks of humor and tales of deeper emotional peril. And of course, there's the adventure. If Whedon ever does do anything in television/film again with these characters, at least he'll have a chance to play with them in another format first. :)
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LibraryThing member fyrefly98
Summary: Set after the last episode of Firefly and before Serenity the movie, Those Left Behind goes a long way to filling in that gap in the storyline of everybody's favorite space cowboys. After (yet another) job goes south, Mal and his crew once again find themselves low on cash and high on
This volume also includes a foreword by Nathan Fillion and a memo from Joss Whedon to the Serenity production team describing the Firefly universe.
Review: Those Left Behind is meant to be interstitial, to fill in fans as to how things got to be the way they are at the beginning of the movie - in particular, the circumstances surrounding Shepherd Book and Inara's departures. However, even if its main purpose is gap-filling, there still could have been a little more story to the story; the plot here is about that of an average Firefly episode, and while it probably would have been fine on film, it felt a little bit thin on paper.
The script and the dialogue were well-done; Firefly's got the most distinct patois of any of Whedon's shows, and the characters' distinct voices make the transition to paper well. However, I wasn't crazy about the artwork. There's a distinct range of how much characters look like themselves, from Book and Zoe, who are instantly recognizable in almost all of their panels, to Jane, who looks like a comic-ified version of himself (i.e. the head:bicep ratio is steadily decreasing), to Simon, who is identifiable only by his vests. All-in-all, though, it was an enjoyable read, even if it wasn't quite everything I'd hoped for. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: For Firefly fans only; there's no backstory or explanation given for the newbies. For dedicated fans, though, it's a nice chance to spend some more time with Cap'n Tightpants and crew, whatever the reason.
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tension. They're at desperate ends - desperate enough to accept another job from Badger - during which they run up against an enemy from their past while barely staying one step ahead of the Feds.This volume also includes a foreword by Nathan Fillion and a memo from Joss Whedon to the Serenity production team describing the Firefly universe.
Review: Those Left Behind is meant to be interstitial, to fill in fans as to how things got to be the way they are at the beginning of the movie - in particular, the circumstances surrounding Shepherd Book and Inara's departures. However, even if its main purpose is gap-filling, there still could have been a little more story to the story; the plot here is about that of an average Firefly episode, and while it probably would have been fine on film, it felt a little bit thin on paper.
The script and the dialogue were well-done; Firefly's got the most distinct patois of any of Whedon's shows, and the characters' distinct voices make the transition to paper well. However, I wasn't crazy about the artwork. There's a distinct range of how much characters look like themselves, from Book and Zoe, who are instantly recognizable in almost all of their panels, to Jane, who looks like a comic-ified version of himself (i.e. the head:bicep ratio is steadily decreasing), to Simon, who is identifiable only by his vests. All-in-all, though, it was an enjoyable read, even if it wasn't quite everything I'd hoped for. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Recommendation: For Firefly fans only; there's no backstory or explanation given for the newbies. For dedicated fans, though, it's a nice chance to spend some more time with Cap'n Tightpants and crew, whatever the reason.
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LibraryThing member Toast.x2
Being a Firefly fan, i was very excited when, back in 2005, Dark Horse Comics announced and released Those Left Behind, the first of a possible series of Serenity comic books.
I am not much of a comics reader, i go through phases where months of absorption will occur, but generally, i stick to 15-20
after three years, DHC released the next installment (three years folks, that was NOT a typo). Better Days came out, and again, i said, “bottom of the pile..”. i was itching to read them, but at this point, my browncoat soul was “okay” with waiting. i figured, eventually, i would borrow them from the bunny, or SamuraiShy.. It was again, put off. buried at the bottom of the “to be read” pile.
finally, i broke down and located a copy for consumption. good, goddamn.. how disappointing could these have turned out?
both comics exist in the blanks plot canvas between the end of the Firefly Series and the Serenity movie. with the number of questions fans were left with after series “completion” i was expecting to have a bone thrown to me, but.. nope. didnt happen. one of the tri-part comics was decent, the other was, well.. read on to get my true opinion.
Better days, the second set to be released, happens before Those Left Behind. so far as i am concerned, Better days should be renamed “better never made”. characters were thrown in that had no frame of reference. the story was loose and thrown out with no real cohesion. i had to read it twice through, then jump online and consult wikipedia to figure out the remainder i could not muddle through. instead of plot closure, new info was tossed in that opened plot doors. it is in essence, nothing more than firefly porn, with all of us fans providing the money shot directly into Whedon’s pocketbook.
seriously, never should have been made. the only saving grace of the thing was a single page image of River Tam, which i am including at the bottom of this post (see FNORDinc for image) to save everyone the waste of time getting to it. do not let it fool you. one page is not worth suffering through the rest. a job goes better than expected, and everyone is rich. they are all describing what they will do with their cut. River’s description of the perfect life was a single page and the only one worth looking at.
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Those Left behind, the first comic released, wasnt so bad,it was an enjoyable read. in all, it has a lot of the same issues Better Days had. there was no closure, new questions arise, but you do begin to understand why Inara and Book left Serenity and are separated in the film.. in the end though, it was a quick and mellow read with no real high or low points worth pointing out. it was almost like watching a well done episode, each character got some face time.
ultimately, nothing but geek porn, but enjoyable on a base level.
It was announced a few years back that there would be a new comic coming out focusing on Shepard Book and all of his mystery. this is yet to come to fruition after two years. to be fair though, if it ever comes out at all, following the above trend, it will be another year, and will not be worth picking up except to place on a shelf next to your firefly lunchbox and Mal Reynolds action figure.
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I am not much of a comics reader, i go through phases where months of absorption will occur, but generally, i stick to 15-20
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issues a year. i help off on reading the Serenity comics knowing that 3 issues would only wet my appetite, with months before more would be available.after three years, DHC released the next installment (three years folks, that was NOT a typo). Better Days came out, and again, i said, “bottom of the pile..”. i was itching to read them, but at this point, my browncoat soul was “okay” with waiting. i figured, eventually, i would borrow them from the bunny, or SamuraiShy.. It was again, put off. buried at the bottom of the “to be read” pile.
finally, i broke down and located a copy for consumption. good, goddamn.. how disappointing could these have turned out?
both comics exist in the blanks plot canvas between the end of the Firefly Series and the Serenity movie. with the number of questions fans were left with after series “completion” i was expecting to have a bone thrown to me, but.. nope. didnt happen. one of the tri-part comics was decent, the other was, well.. read on to get my true opinion.
Better days, the second set to be released, happens before Those Left Behind. so far as i am concerned, Better days should be renamed “better never made”. characters were thrown in that had no frame of reference. the story was loose and thrown out with no real cohesion. i had to read it twice through, then jump online and consult wikipedia to figure out the remainder i could not muddle through. instead of plot closure, new info was tossed in that opened plot doors. it is in essence, nothing more than firefly porn, with all of us fans providing the money shot directly into Whedon’s pocketbook.
seriously, never should have been made. the only saving grace of the thing was a single page image of River Tam, which i am including at the bottom of this post (see FNORDinc for image) to save everyone the waste of time getting to it. do not let it fool you. one page is not worth suffering through the rest. a job goes better than expected, and everyone is rich. they are all describing what they will do with their cut. River’s description of the perfect life was a single page and the only one worth looking at.
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Those Left behind, the first comic released, wasnt so bad,it was an enjoyable read. in all, it has a lot of the same issues Better Days had. there was no closure, new questions arise, but you do begin to understand why Inara and Book left Serenity and are separated in the film.. in the end though, it was a quick and mellow read with no real high or low points worth pointing out. it was almost like watching a well done episode, each character got some face time.
ultimately, nothing but geek porn, but enjoyable on a base level.
It was announced a few years back that there would be a new comic coming out focusing on Shepard Book and all of his mystery. this is yet to come to fruition after two years. to be fair though, if it ever comes out at all, following the above trend, it will be another year, and will not be worth picking up except to place on a shelf next to your firefly lunchbox and Mal Reynolds action figure.
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LibraryThing member EmScape
The plot of Those Left Behind was probably intended to be an early-season-2 episode of Firefly that unfortunately was never shot. As such, it features a job gone bad, an enemy from the past, and some fancy fightin' and flyin'. This, of course, translates quite well to the graphic novel medium. The
The true gem of this work, though, is Joss' Brief History of the Universe, Circa 2516. It explains a lot of things about his high-concept vision of Firefly and Serenity, and how the world came to be as it was. This information was never conveyed in the series explicitly, and although it was implied, it was quite nice to have it all spelled out.
I am looking forward to future Serenity graphic novels, as I, like many others, feel the show was cancelled far to soon and there are plenty of stories left to tell about these characters.
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illustration and dialogue are both well done and true to the series. The true gem of this work, though, is Joss' Brief History of the Universe, Circa 2516. It explains a lot of things about his high-concept vision of Firefly and Serenity, and how the world came to be as it was. This information was never conveyed in the series explicitly, and although it was implied, it was quite nice to have it all spelled out.
I am looking forward to future Serenity graphic novels, as I, like many others, feel the show was cancelled far to soon and there are plenty of stories left to tell about these characters.
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LibraryThing member xicanti
The crew of Serenity deals with an enemy from their past.
I wasn’t too sure what to expect, going in, but this was fantastic! It reads just like an episode of Firefly, translated into graphic novel form. The script is really nicely done, the pacing is good and the art stays true to the characters.
Definitely recommended for Firefly fans, but since there’s a lot of implied backstory I’m not sure that general readers would get much out of this.
I wasn’t too sure what to expect, going in, but this was fantastic! It reads just like an episode of Firefly, translated into graphic novel form. The script is really nicely done, the pacing is good and the art stays true to the characters.
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It was a quick, fun read that serves as a bridge between the end of the series and the movie. Whedon doesn’t really introduce anything new, so readers looking for new insights may be disappointed, but those who don’t mind more of the same should enjoy this.Definitely recommended for Firefly fans, but since there’s a lot of implied backstory I’m not sure that general readers would get much out of this.
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LibraryThing member Jenson_AKA_DL
This comic takes place between the ending of the television series (which I never did get to*) and the movie, Serenity, and gives us some insight into the events not entirely addressed in either place. Here we join the gang in the midst of a heist gone wrong (big surprise there LOL!) and move on to
I really did enjoy this particular story and for all that it was pretty short, each character got a little play time. I didn't find the artwork offensive (American comics/manga artwork just doesn't usually appeal to me for some reason) and I was appreciative of how close the artist here got to Nathan Fillion's true look, although I think they paid more attention with him than maybe some of the other characters. I also enjoyed Nathan's narrative contribution before the comic.
This is certainly a great addition to any Joss Whedon or Firefly fan's collection and is even interesting to those of us who have a passing interest in the show.
*my collection of shows/movies to watch doesn't quite equal my tbr pile of books to read, but is still pretty hefty.
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a revenge plot to seek and destroy Mal. I really did enjoy this particular story and for all that it was pretty short, each character got a little play time. I didn't find the artwork offensive (American comics/manga artwork just doesn't usually appeal to me for some reason) and I was appreciative of how close the artist here got to Nathan Fillion's true look, although I think they paid more attention with him than maybe some of the other characters. I also enjoyed Nathan's narrative contribution before the comic.
This is certainly a great addition to any Joss Whedon or Firefly fan's collection and is even interesting to those of us who have a passing interest in the show.
*my collection of shows/movies to watch doesn't quite equal my tbr pile of books to read, but is still pretty hefty.
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LibraryThing member savageknight
I've been missing my "fix" of Firefly for quite a while now, so when I came across this trade paperback I picked it up right away. And I sure am glad I did! Set as a pre-quel to the Serenity movie, the layout, pacing, and artwork are fantastic. As each panel came alive in my mind (filling in the
A very faithful adaptation of the characters and their interactions (obviously as it's written by the series creator), the glossy pages and pinups were also wonderful. A highly recommended book to any Firely fan!
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word balloons with the voices of the actors) I reacted to the twists and turns the same as I did watching the series.A very faithful adaptation of the characters and their interactions (obviously as it's written by the series creator), the glossy pages and pinups were also wonderful. A highly recommended book to any Firely fan!
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LibraryThing member trinityofone
I think the biggest problem with this for me is that I just now got to read it; it may have had more of an impact if I'd actually read it BEFORE watching "Serenity," but alas. Post-movie, it's kind of pointless: it fills in some of the gaps between the series and the film, but not in any way the
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film fails to. The plot resurrects a character that in my mind should have stayed dead, only to kill him again, and makes very poor use of the Two by Two, Hands of Blue guys. Also, the art annoyed me. Some comic book artists are very good at conveying action, but the way the fights were drawn in this I couldn't actually figure out what was happening. I mean, I'm glad to have finally read this, I guess, but it was really not worth the desperate efforts to get it over the *last several years*. Show Less
LibraryThing member Homechicken
I LOVED this graphic novel! It was way too short. This storyline fills the gap between the Firefly series and the movie Serenity, explaining why Shepherd Book left, showed where they dropped off Inara, etc. I would buy a whole series of these no problem!
LibraryThing member mchrzanowski
This was a nice story in addition to the TV series and movie. I felt it was just another episode to the show. I loved the artwork as well. My hope is that they do not stop there and continue to create more stories. Very well done.
LibraryThing member elementallibrarian
Set between the end of the tragically short-lived Firefly sci-fi/western series and its movie spinoff Serenity, the story of Those Left Behind is a fun, well-written, and stunningly illustrated bridge between the two mediums, tying up some loose ends and plot arcs left by the series while
Things are as bleak and desolate as ever for Serenity's crew, particularly its Captain, Malcolm Reynolds, whose continual hard luck and subsequent dark mood is driving his crew slowly away. When a "business associate" shows up with a job that looks too good to be true, Mal and company find they've been led into a trap sprung by an antagonist from the past, as well as an organization hell-bent on kidnapping one of Serenity's crew, a young girl with whose brain the government had been tinkering before she was rescued by her now-fugitive brother.
Written by series creator Joss Whedon, who seemingly is incapable of writing anything bad, and with gorgeous artwork by the team of Will Conrad and Laura Martin, this graphic novel is a must-have for any of the many die-hard fans of this show and movie. As a standalone story it's obviously less appealing and perhaps a little more confusing, but it does make for an entertaining short read that has plenty of pretty artwork. The introduction by series actor Nathan Fillion and Whedon's Brief History of the Universe, Circa 2516 A.D. add perspective and depth to the story as well as the fictitious 'Verse from which everything hails.
Definitely recommended for YA graphic novels section. The violence in the story is visible but mostly brief and not excessive or showy, while any sexuality in the story is suggested instead of portrayed, often for humorous effect.
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effectively setting up moods and events for the film. Things are as bleak and desolate as ever for Serenity's crew, particularly its Captain, Malcolm Reynolds, whose continual hard luck and subsequent dark mood is driving his crew slowly away. When a "business associate" shows up with a job that looks too good to be true, Mal and company find they've been led into a trap sprung by an antagonist from the past, as well as an organization hell-bent on kidnapping one of Serenity's crew, a young girl with whose brain the government had been tinkering before she was rescued by her now-fugitive brother.
Written by series creator Joss Whedon, who seemingly is incapable of writing anything bad, and with gorgeous artwork by the team of Will Conrad and Laura Martin, this graphic novel is a must-have for any of the many die-hard fans of this show and movie. As a standalone story it's obviously less appealing and perhaps a little more confusing, but it does make for an entertaining short read that has plenty of pretty artwork. The introduction by series actor Nathan Fillion and Whedon's Brief History of the Universe, Circa 2516 A.D. add perspective and depth to the story as well as the fictitious 'Verse from which everything hails.
Definitely recommended for YA graphic novels section. The violence in the story is visible but mostly brief and not excessive or showy, while any sexuality in the story is suggested instead of portrayed, often for humorous effect.
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LibraryThing member DNWilliams
Bridging the gap between the end of the Firefly series and the movie Serenity, "Those Left Behind" answers the questions of when Inara left and why Book left. If this had been text only, it would have been a stretch to call this a short story, but being a graphic novel, the images add some length
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to the text, though it still lacks depth. The images themselves leave a great deal to be desired. I'm not a big fan of comic books. If Joss had taken the traditional Grapic Novel/Manga route, the images would have fit the story better and would have been more appreciated by me. But being a fan of Firefly and Joss Whedon, it is a necessary addition to my library and will no doubt become as beloved as the Firefly series itself. Show Less
LibraryThing member hermit_9
This is backstory pure and simple. No plot, no character development — just an explanation of how things got to be the way they were between the end of the series and the beginning of the movie. Not even a very satisfying explanation. Still, the writing was Whedon, and the artwork was awesome. A
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LibraryThing member LisaMaria_C
I'm a big fan of the short-lived television series Firefly and the related feature film Serenity. Part Western, part Space Opera, americana with a smattering of Chinese culture thrown in, it was a witty, intelligent series with the ability to evoke hysterical laughter in one episode, or move you to
I'm really not a fan of graphic novels or comics. I loved Wonder Woman as a child. Back then, pre-Buffy, there just weren't many heroines for a young girl to feed her imagination on. But I find the comic book format of illustrated panels very limiting, without the depth of the written word in the hands of a gifted author nor the power of filmed drama with the subtexts gifted actors and directors can bring.
Having said that, I find I enjoyed this at least as much as the best of the Buffy Season 8 comics. There was no element of WTF, and given this was written by Joss Whedon, the dialogue had the snap and personality of the characters he created. This would rank at the very bottom if I were numbering this among the filmed stories however. I'm rating it this high because, as a fan, it was wonderful to see these characters again--even in this form. And I thought the art was superior to those in the Buffy Season 8 comics. At the very least, I was able to recognize all the characters and easily follow the story--which wasn't true of Buffy Season 8, where at times I found the impact blunted because I wasn't sure if that really was Riley Flynn or if that was Faith or Dawn some guy was kissing.
I can't imagine this being at all a good introduction to the Firefly universe, but if you are a rabid fan, this is enjoyable.
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tears in another. This comic falls chronologically into the gap between the television episodes and the film and deals with how and why Shepherd Book and Inara left the ship.I'm really not a fan of graphic novels or comics. I loved Wonder Woman as a child. Back then, pre-Buffy, there just weren't many heroines for a young girl to feed her imagination on. But I find the comic book format of illustrated panels very limiting, without the depth of the written word in the hands of a gifted author nor the power of filmed drama with the subtexts gifted actors and directors can bring.
Having said that, I find I enjoyed this at least as much as the best of the Buffy Season 8 comics. There was no element of WTF, and given this was written by Joss Whedon, the dialogue had the snap and personality of the characters he created. This would rank at the very bottom if I were numbering this among the filmed stories however. I'm rating it this high because, as a fan, it was wonderful to see these characters again--even in this form. And I thought the art was superior to those in the Buffy Season 8 comics. At the very least, I was able to recognize all the characters and easily follow the story--which wasn't true of Buffy Season 8, where at times I found the impact blunted because I wasn't sure if that really was Riley Flynn or if that was Faith or Dawn some guy was kissing.
I can't imagine this being at all a good introduction to the Firefly universe, but if you are a rabid fan, this is enjoyable.
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LibraryThing member ResAliens
Bought and read it right after watching all the Firefly episodes on DVD so I was in the groove. The graphic novel made some leaps scene-wise, but probably because it was originally released as three short comic book episodes. I'd have preferred more depth, but it does serve as a transition piece (I
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Why this graphic novel is a good transition to the movie is because it introduces the Operative, the principle antagonist of the film (or so I've read, I'm going to watch the movie soon, I promise). So I was surprised to learn that the 'blue hand duo' were not going to be in the film since they got blown up in this g/n. That was actually a disappointment since I thought for sure they were the real bad guys from the hospital where River was a guinea pig. Anyway, I hope the movie answers more of my questions!
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think that was it's original intention as well) between the TV series and the movie Serenity - which I have to watch next! Spoilers...
Why this graphic novel is a good transition to the movie is because it introduces the Operative, the principle antagonist of the film (or so I've read, I'm going to watch the movie soon, I promise). So I was surprised to learn that the 'blue hand duo' were not going to be in the film since they got blown up in this g/n. That was actually a disappointment since I thought for sure they were the real bad guys from the hospital where River was a guinea pig. Anyway, I hope the movie answers more of my questions!
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LibraryThing member jenreidreads
Very useful as a bridge between the tv show, Firefly, and the movie, Serenity. Not all that awesome by itself, though.
LibraryThing member fulner
This graphic novel tries to bridge the gap between Firefly's last episoide and the film Serenity.
Here's what it did for me, made me want more Firefly. I know Joss, you want to be done, but we want more!
Here's what it did for me, made me want more Firefly. I know Joss, you want to be done, but we want more!
LibraryThing member akmargie
This was suppose to unlock all the secrets of the Verse. Instead it still left me angry at the unjust cancellation of my favorite show. I hate FOX.
LibraryThing member bksgoddess
This graphic novel deals with the time between the end of the TV series Firefly and Serenity, the movie. Some questions are answered, but I hope that Whedon will tell more of the story. Since he has kept the Buffy franchise going for years in comics, perhaps he will!
Recommended for those who have
Recommended for those who have
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seen the TV series and/or the movie. If you haven't, read the afterword first--it fills in some blanks for you. But if you haven't you really should. It's a crying shame this series was canceled so quickly. Show Less
LibraryThing member Shirezu
After a long time of wanting them I finally got my hands on the Firefly graphic novels. The first is set sometime just after the series finished and is a short but fun adventure that slightly foreshadows the movie.
A great addition was the section at the back where Joss Whedon told the story of the
The artwork was great and really brought me back into a universe that I haven't visited in far too long. For those who love Firefly they must read this.
A great addition was the section at the back where Joss Whedon told the story of the
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Firefly universe including how the Browncoats started and how Mal, Zoe and Wash got together.The artwork was great and really brought me back into a universe that I haven't visited in far too long. For those who love Firefly they must read this.
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LibraryThing member Disquiet
The first of three short graphic novels spun off of the TV series. It is too true to the series, in that it is less a comic than it is a TV script rendered in comic form. It makes no particular use of the comic form. Same can be said of the second volume. Only the third really feels like a graphic
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LibraryThing member cherrybob_omb
Super short and nothing happens... But it is Firefly, so it wins points for that.
LibraryThing member cdogzilla
Show and movie were incredible. This was so-so.
LibraryThing member BenKline
This is a fun quick read. Reads like an episode of Firefly. Which - being one of my favorite shows is why when I found this at the Hershey Library it was an immediate grab. Fun compelling the story. Artwork is crisp and characters look like they did in the show and act similarly. The action scenes
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were OK-ish, the art made them a little wonky, but for the most part still able to follow them. Enjoyed the hour or less it took to read this, so that makes it a win. Show Less
LibraryThing member akswede
I love Firefly, but this graphic novel didn't do much for me. It doesn't really add anything to the back story.
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Original publication date
2006-02-01
Physical description
104 p.; 9 inches
ISBN
1593074492 / 9781593074494