These pins are perfect for wearing on your clothes. It starts in the presence with the end of book and flows to the first independent actions he took as a boy. Firefly comic read firefly comic online in high quality. Despite the resolution fans were given by serenity, this question remains unfortunately unanswered to this day. He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin. Officially, the man we know as derrial book was not dishonorably discharged he was quietly retired after a massive defeat. My guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative.
Garfield lynns was a special effects expert who was eventually driven insane and became obsessed with flames. It is a canonical continuation of joss whedons firefly television series and the 2005 film serenity, which are all part of the firefly media franchise. Who was book before meeting mal and the rest of the serenity crew. The series is written by greg pak with art by dan mcdaid, and firefly creator joss whedon is. Ron glass announced it at the 2007 browncoat cruise. Inara is exasperated by mal although she likes him. Before his time aboard the ship, he led a life marked by violence and conflict, both inside and out, which remained a secret from the crew.
Everything you need to know about the new firefly comic. Your favorite characters from the cult space western drama, firefly and its cinematic followup, serenity, have been captured in pin form. She always knew her mother was famous, but thought it. We know he wasnt born a shepherd, now learn his true beginnings. The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics. The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Wow i understand now, so i think that was a great decision each one. Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television. Well he has no one to blame but himself, being on board the serenity is a pretty dangerous place to be. These are those left behind, better days, a shepherds tale, fun with dick and jayne in firefly a celebration, along with three short stories, serenity the ot. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom.
Why did the alliance show respect to shepherd book, in. All trademarks not owned by reed comics ltd are the property of their respective owners. Okay, technically shepherd books history doesnt fit into what happened after serenity remember, the operative killed him during the events in the. The firefly and serenity database is a fandom tv community. Reed comics limited, 5 fishers close, bedford, bedfordshire, mk45 4lj. Firefly bookstore sells books and games both used and new online and in a retail store. The comic, originally to be titled a shepherds tale. In a year where weve already lost so many beloved cinematic and music icons, ron glass, known for his portrayal of shepherd book on joss whedons beloved show firefly.
The series focuses on shepherd books previously unrevealed secret past. The shepherd s tale is done as a reverse time story. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Exploring weighty moral and ethical questions, firefly centered on a.
Popular firefly serenity books goodreads share book. Think of the story arc when mal finds out who shepherd really is. Honestly, this one is still interesting, and the production values are high, but it was a bit of a let down for me. Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an. The shepherds tale whedon, zack, whedon, joss, samnee, chris, stewart, dave. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father. The continuity of earlier firefly comics will remain intact. When i was a kid, artists would change in the comic books, so i would have to adapt to a.
Let this derrial book pin guide your spirit in the right direction. Behind this peaceful man is a secret warrior with a dark history. He was an officer until he led a brilliant defeat, after which he was discharged. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on. To the crew of serenity, derrial books past was a mystery. Those left behind is a threeissue miniseries, created in 2005 as a tiein to the film serenity.
Now that hes a zombie he can continue touring around space trying to find interesting people to. Shepherd book mini masters figure firefly cargo crate exclusive march 2017. Siobhan reads a lot blog avid reading in nv 5 stars i loved this book from page one, havent been able to put it down till i just finished it. Shepherd book voice firefly online video game behind. Starring nathan fillion, gina torres, and alan tudyk, the westerntinged space operaran from 2002 to 2003 on fox. For over a decade, the further adventures of the serenity crew were published by dark horse comics. The second, ted carson, is a former rich gambler who loses his familys entire fortune and turns to crime, becoming a pyromaniac and arsonist. Joss whedons firefly is making the jump to boom studios with a brand new series and now fans have their first look at the new adventures of the serenity crew. He joined up with the independence movement, and volunteered to be a spy on the alliance.
The colony residents ask book when the firefly crew will be returning, and one wonders. If you wish to read the series in chronological order, you might want to read the prequel novellas first. Captain malcolm mal reynolds, a defeated soldier who opposed the unification of the planets by the totalitarian. Studios, along with visionary writer and director joss whedon buffy the vampire slayer, the avengers, presents an allnew era of the pop culture phenomenon firefly, as one of the most demanded stories in the franchises history is revealed for the first time. Firefly shepherd book spanks inara by kajiragames on. Whedon already has the outline in his head and the book is going to be called the shepherds tale. Published november 24th 2010 by dark horse comics first published november 3rd 2010. Shepherd book was abused as a boy, and lived on the street for a while. Below is a list of stephen leathers spider shepherd books in order of when they were originally published.
Its high time we got to see the full story of mal and zoes meeting and mission in the war of unification the good and bad that the pressure of war brings out in them, and the unforeseeable consequences,whedon mentioned via a statement given to ew. Finally, the secrets of fireflys shepherd book will be told. His background is explored further in the comic book serenity. Shepherd book, serenitys holy man is a riddle wrapped in an enigma donning an explosive haircut. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherds tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. He indicated early on that he was a shepherd who had been. From wikipedia his background is explored further in the comic book serenity. Bright, outgoing, wellliked, kelly brand was an active member of her school, athletic but with something of a geeky side. Reed comics ltd is a limited company registered in england and wales. The shepherds tale by joss whedon, those left behind by joss whedon, better days by joss whedon, firefly. The first, garfield lynns is a special effects expert who used to work on movies in gotham city but falls into poverty, turns into a dangerous arsonist who sees visions onto his blazes.
Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father. If you love nightshade, or kelley armstrong you will definitely like this book, it has love, betrayal and a lot of mystery. Shepherd is supposed to represent his lost religion, how fitting would it be that the man thats responsible for him losing his religion is also the one that could give it back. The shepherds tale the firefly and serenity database.
The series was written by joss whedon and brett matthews, illustrated by will conrad, lettered by michael heisler, and colored by laura martin those left behind is set after the events of the firefly television series, to function as a bridge leading into the serenity film. This week, fireflys shepherd book finally gets an origin. Weve been waiting years for the comic book that tells the backstory of fireflys shepherd book, called the shepherds tale. The comic will outline books entire history, covering some of the most asked questions about the character. The earlier comics are prebdm and dont need to be read in any particular order. This was part of an announcement for a comic book series based on books past, titled the. One of serenitys greatest mysteries is finally revealed in shepherds tale. It operates in html5 canvas, so your images are created instantly on your own device. Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Fireflies by julie brinckloe, the very lonely firefly by eric carle, its a firefly night by dianne ochiltree, firefly home b. He ran away from home and began life as a petty criminal before being recruited by the independence movement and moving out to the border worlds.
For the record, i am a longtime fan of firefly and serenity. Firefly comics whos who in comic book movies wikia. Serenity is a line of comic books published by dark horse comics from 2005 to 2017. That would be huge and occupy a few episodes, and generate a lot of drama and ratings.