Firefly (television series)

Firefly is a science fiction television series that premiered on television in the United States and Canada on September 20, 2002. It was created by Joss Whedon of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel fame. Whedon and Tim Minear were the executive producers. The series concept presents a story in the style of classic "Westerns" combined with elements of science fiction. The show applies naturalistic science fiction concepts, such as showcasing flawed characters in humble circumstances.

Comic

A three-issue comic book miniseries titled Serenity, written by Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews, illustrated by Will Conrad and Laura Martin, and published by Dark Horse Comics, serves as a link between the final episode of the series, "Objects in Space", and the film Serenity. Each issue of the series features three different covers, with each cover featuring one of the nine main characters, each by a different illustrator, including Joe Quesada, Bryan Hitch, Tim Bradstreet and John Cassaday. The first issue was published in July 2005, and the final one appeared in September. The story focuses on the crew of the Serenity taking a salvage job from Badger following a botched theft on a backwater planet, and the pursuit of River by the ominous blue-gloved men seen in two Firefly episodes. The story is considered part of the Firefly canon and bridges the TV show and the movie. The comics quickly sold out on release due to loyal fans and both #1 and #2 issues went to second printings. A compilation TPB will be released February 2006.

Related Topics:
Serenity - Dark Horse Comics - Objects in Space - Serenity - Joe Quesada - Bryan Hitch - Tim Bradstreet - John Cassaday - July - 2005 - September - Canon

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