Reddit reviews Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale
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His back story is covered in the comic Shepherds Tale. Though I'm not 100% it's canon.
For anyone too lazy to look for it
Volume 1
Volume 2
The Shepherd's Tale
Read the comic! It's great! http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Volume-The-Shepherds-Tale/dp/1595825614
There is a comic that gives Book's backstory.
SPOILERS
He was part of the Independence movement, who infiltrated the Alliance and worked his way into a higher-up military position. He eventually used this to cause a massacre of Alliance troops, after which he was discharged and disgraced. He later had a spiritual revelation and turned to god.
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Zack-Whedon/dp/1595825614
12 bucks for the hardcover. I recommend it. Definitely worth the purchase.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1595825614?pc_redir=1409213998&robot_redir=1
You didn't miss anything. We don't know his backstory yet, but we will soon.
If you're not aware, his back story was finally revealed in the third serenity comic/graphic novel, "A Shepherd's Tale". I'm glad to know that story now but it makes me even more disappointed that we never got to see the characters react to that information on screen.
The answers you seek are here.
Firefly/Serenity continued as a comic series for a while, [and they did in fact tackle this story] (https://www.amazon.com/Serenity-3-Shepherds-Tale-Various/dp/1595825614).
I bought my comics via Amazon:
Vol I - Those Left Behind
Vol II - Better Days
Vol III - The Shepherds Tale
Shepard's story is know, it is explained in The Shepherd's Tale
They don't explain it in the show or movie, but everything is explained very well in Shepherd's Tale. So far, all the comic stories have been pretty good and are a nice way to revisit The 'Verse.
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Volume-The-Shepherds-Tale/dp/1595825614
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1595825614/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1414509618&sr=8-1
Shepherd's Tale is the title. (And it's $13.) I would still have loved to see it come out over a long series of episodes. One graphic novel was too short.
We learn in this graphic novel:
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Volume-The-Shepherds-Tale/dp/1595825614
I've read all the comics, they're all worth the read.
I take it you haven't read The Shepherd's Tale?
This run captured the tone of Firefly, dare I say it, perfectly. I honestly think it did. I own/have read the others and quite frankly this sucked me right back into the 'verse. I know there are camps on either side of some of the others (Shepherd's Tale specifically), but I just don't see there being many that dislike Leaves on the Wind.
Enough of my opinion. Leaves on the Wind is a six part miniseries that takes place after Serenity. It is mainly written by Zack Whedon and illustrated by Georges Jeanty (of Buffy: Season 8 variety). While there are only six issues in this run, and no plans for making any more (that I know of at the time of writing this), demand speaks volumes.
Back to my opinion. If possible, purchase at your local comic book store to lend your support. Don't buy comics regularly and aren't sure what to expect at a comic book store? PM me, I'll walk you through it.
And now, contrary to what I just said, I will provide you with Amazon links to the other Firefly comics.
These are also all available on the Dark Horse website. It looks like pre-orders for Leaves on the Wind hardcover go earlier than on Amazon (Nov 5th compared to Nov 18th), which is not surprising as it comes directly from the source.
Stay shiny and keep flying.
Edit: Added Dark Horse link
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Dark-Horse/dp/1595825614
I had heard recently about the news that a comic was going to be in development soon but I had no idea there already were some comics made!
(edit: note to self, learn to look at the sidebar once in while...)
Just added these to my Amazon cart:
I believe that covers all released comics so far, correct?
If you really want to find out more about Shepherd Book's backstory, this is a pretty amazing read.
Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale
I havent read it yet but this comic is supposed to be about is "mysterious" past.
Read the comic.
Check out The Shepherd's Tale.
Serenity: Better Days is the second TPB, and Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale is the Shepherd Book backstory (I believe it's also out of print).
There were also 2 one-shot comics (meaning they were limited run and won't be reprinted) released after Better Days and before The Shepherd's Tale. Their titles are The Other Half and Float Out (Wash backstory penned by Patton Oswald). Also, there was a one-shot by Zack Whedon that came out on Free Comic Book Day a couple months ago. It was one side of a double feature with the other side being a Star Wars comic.
I THINK that's all of them, someone correct me if it isn't.
And then the comics Serenity Vol 1: Those Left Behind, Serenity Vol 2: Better Days, Serenity Vol 3: The Shepherd's Tale, and for when you re-watch the series (tomorrow) Firefly: The Official Companion (hehe) Vol 1, Firefly: The Official Companion Vol 2.
No I don't work for Whedon, just another browncoat...check your local library first, it's free!
It's an official comic written by Joss and Zack Whedon.
One
Two
Three
Or this. Which isn't released yet, but is a collection of the three.
There is also [this] (http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/2d2/2d27af44-4b03-412e-a5d4-43df3eafac93.jpg) which is a very small (and rare) comic that was given out for free at some event or other I can't be bothered remembering. I'm pretty certain they're now only available through second hand purchase.
The Shepherd's Tale.
The 3 volumes before this one, with Amazon Links:
Well even though it isn't space I do recommend Red Dead Redemption. It's got a more serious tone than Firefly, but it's still on the level.
Stargate: Universe, from what I've seen, has been pretty good. My dad loves watching it - it's an ensemble in space - might be up your alley?
Definitely check out the comic books on amazon of Firefly/Serenity, though to fight off the depression just a little bit longer.
If you're a bookworm with a deep pocket, here's a list of books on Amazon:
Serenity Vol 1
Serenity Vol 2
Serenity Vol 3
Serenity: Leaves on the Wind
Firefly The Official Companion Volumes One and Two
Firefly: Still Flying
Firefly: A Celebration
You can order all 4 volumes on Amazon for less than $40.
Volume 1 is called Those Left Behind.
Volume 2 is called Better Days.
Volume 3 is called The Sheppard's Tale.
Volume 4 is called Leaves on the Wind.
These are 4 separate books, right now there is no completed collection. There was also a one shot that just came out at this years Free Comic Book Day. Which you can read online HERE. There was another short a few years ago,
I could be mistaken but iirc that wasis also included in volume 4.There is a graphic novel which explores exactly that.
I just bought the physical versions on amazon, there seem to be large format and small format versions of some of them..
I'm probably the last person to give advice on how/where/how though, i know ziltch about comic books or graphic novels.
These are the links to ones i bought, of them was a collection of several of them:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593074492/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595827390/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595825614/
I'm pretty sure you could probably track down digital versions through your favorite pirate outfit if you roll that way... (i honestly have no idea)
It's not a show but you can read the comics, comics, comics and comics .
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Dark-Horse/dp/1595825614/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1368621617&sr=8-3&keywords=serenity+comic
Read The Shepherd's Tale if you want to know about Shepherd's past. You're not very far off the mark, though.
ARE YOU ME?
Seriously was watching Serenity yesterday and had that thought, "how cool would it be if there was a spacial distortion that threw the now-retired operative back in time, and he became book?"
But here's what has the actual back story: http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Zack-Whedon/dp/1595825614/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374460103&sr=8-1&keywords=shephard%27s+tale
Here's a link, it's great. Haven't tried the other comics yet, but needed some closure on Book.
https://www.amazon.com/Serenity-3-Shepherds-Tale-Various/dp/1595825614
With Firefly they just didn't have time to address all the narrative threads. They're still trying - they're releasing a book on Shepherd Book (haha) I believe in comic form soon: http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Zack-Whedon/dp/1595825614/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288789656&sr=8-1
Welcome to Browncoat territory! You'll be sad when you've reached the last episode, but you can move on to R. Tam Sessions, and there is more after that.
This link should add efficiency to the buying of things.
That's explained in the graphic novels.
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Zack-Whedon/dp/1595825614
The Shepard's tale goes into depth of who the Shepard is and where he came from, you don't learn much about him on the show. As short as the book is it explains so much about the Shepard
that you just wish there was more.
You can order here
It's already been told.
The Shepherd's Tale was released ages ago, and it's a great read.
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Zack-Whedon/dp/1595825614
there's a graphic novel out that basically gives you everything you need to know about his past. Amazonian Link
It's a quick read, I grabbed a coffee at Barnes and Noble one afternoon and knocked it out.
Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale is Book's backstory. I highly recommend it, thought it was a great read.
There's also Serenity: Those Left Behind and Serenity: Better Days. All written by or with involvement from Joss.
Yup. Here are 'zon links for the books (you'll have to google for images of the free ones, both of which, IIRC, take place after the books below):
v1 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595829148/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
v2 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595827390/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
v3 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1595825614/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
v4 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616554894/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this!
I just want to know what his backstory was...
Joss Whedon was involved in the comics which, in part, explained Shepherd Book.
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Dark-Horse/dp/1595825614/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1367379835&sr=8-3&keywords=firefly+comic
Just google it.
And yeah, there is a comic dealing with the in-between of Firefly and Serenity, one that is just like a stand alone episode and a few short ones. And one that deals with Books past.
Read Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale
I noticed your love for Firefly, so this what I suggest. somethingto helpwith thethe factit took a fandomto show the worldhow awesome the series is
There are comics that continue the story, though it's not an ongoing series, just the occasional one-shot or miniseries. Check out Serenity: Float Out and Serenity: Leaves on the Wind, which take place after Serenity, plus Serenity: Better Days and Serenity: Those Left Behind, which bridge the gap between Firefly and Serenity.
There's also Serenity: the Shepherd's Tale, which is the long-awaited backstory of Shepherd Book, but I recommend skipping it. It's a decent enough story on its own, but in the context of Firefly, it's full of plot holes big enough to drive a Mack truck through.
The full chronological order is The Shepherd's Tale - Firefly - Better Days - Those Left Behind - Serenity - Float Out - Leaves on the Wind.
My wife and I enjoy it. A good mix of mystery, drama and comedy.
Yes, there are 3 graphic novels. "The Shepherd's Tale" is the one about Book. Not very long, but a good read.
I am in no way endorsing anyone or anything, and I have not read this yet (it's on my wish list), but the answers about Book are supposedly in here: http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Zack-Whedon/dp/1595825614/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1299192356&sr=8-15 (co-authored by Joss himself).
On a side side note: Yay, comics!
Fun fact about this song! In the prequel comic Serenity: Volume 3: A Shepherd's Tale, a canonical entry in the Firefly TV/Movie universe, writer Jed Whedon reveals in an entry at the back of the book that the story was heavily influenced by this exact song!
If you read the book with this in mind, it becomes quite obvious. The early arc of the character Derrial Book (skirting around spoilers here) mimics that of the protagonist in HTCTT, without a few of the modern trappings.
It's one of my favorite comics ever and came into my life around the time TMG did, in a weird bit of coincidence. I remember reading that note and being super surprised, because I had personally just started listening to TMG. Cool stuff
It's all explained in the comic "The Shepherd's Tale":
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Zack-Whedon/dp/1595825614/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311835599&sr=8-1
Oh, and by the way, it's pretty amazing. (goes without saying almost haha)
Here
It did come out.
Soooo....guessing you haven't read this?
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Shepherds-Tale-Zack-Whedon/dp/1595825614
Hint: There's actually a (iirc canon) Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale comic that wraps Shepherd Book's story up ;)