Reddit reviews Serenity, Vol. 1: Those Left Behind

Volume 1

Volume 2

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.

• Serenity Vol 1 - Those Left Behind
  
• Serenity Vol 2 - Better Days and Other Stories: Includes "Better Days", "The Other Half", "Downtime", and "Float Oat"
  
• Serenity Vol 3 - The Shepherd's Tale: Controversial. Not the Book story everyone wanted or liked, but the one we got. Personally, I actually liked it. Not what I wanted, but I actually liked it.
  
• Serenity Vol 4 - Leaves on the Wind: Preorder. This is the hardcover collection of the single issues in OP's image.
  
  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

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:

• Serenity, Vol. 1: Those Left Behind
  
• Serenity Volume 2: Better Days and Other Stories
  
• Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale
  
  I believe that covers all released comics so far, correct?

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!

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.

You could get him the comic books (in trade format) that go along with it, if he hasn't already read them. Volume 1 Volume 2

Ive got the original DVD set that i bought the day it was released.

And all of the above.

And all this...

http://smile.amazon.com/Firefly-Complete-Nathan-Fillion/dp/B0000AQS0F/

http://smile.amazon.com/Serenity-Widescreen-Nathan-Fillion/dp/B000BW7QWW/

http://smile.amazon.com/Serenity-Collectors-Nathan-Fillion/dp/B000Q9IZ5C/

http://smile.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-Those-Left-Behind/dp/1593074492/

http://smile.amazon.com/Finding-Serenity-Anti-heroes-Shepherds-Hookers/dp/1932100431/

http://smile.amazon.com/Serenity-Found-Unauthorized-Whedons-Universe/dp/1933771216/

http://smile.amazon.com/Firefly-Gorramn-Shiniest-Language-Dictionary/dp/1783298618/

http://smile.amazon.com/Serenity-Adult-Coloring-Book-Fox/dp/1506702546/

http://smile.amazon.com/USAopoly-CL006-398-Firefly-Clue-Game/dp/B00L9OPFL0/

http://smile.amazon.com/USAopoly-YZ006-398-Firefly-Yahtzee-Game/dp/B00L9OPEHU/

But i guess im missing some of the RPGs and non reskin boardgames. :p

The 3 volumes before this one, with Amazon Links:

1. Those Left Behind
   
2. Better Days
   
3. The Shepherd's Tale

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 was is also included in volume 4.

they're awesome and you should totally read them!

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)

$0-5: Nintendo Wiimote Bookmark Set
$5-10: Serenity: Those Left Behind
$10-20: Moustache Octopus Plush He's so dapper!
$20-50: Spirited Away No Face Shadowbox Because it's soo pretty.

These are all on my wishlist, although three of them are from Etsy.

You need this book (as well as the second one) because they're really awesomely illustrated, and tie in the movie with the television series.
They can't take my yarn from me!

Have you read the comics? I highly suggest them!

"They can't take my yarn from me!"

http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-Those-Left-Behind/dp/1593074492

That's the first volume. The second one is called Better Days and the most recent one is A Shepherd's Tale. The first two volumes are events that happen between the end of Firefly and the beginning of Serenity! A Shepherd's Tale tells the much needed story behind Book. They are amazing!

This is excellent. Joss wrote it.

Hi, very excited to find there are comics, found some on amazon, are these them? Which do you recommend?Thanks in advance!

Serenity, Vol. 1: Those Left Behind https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593074492/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c7jZxb9SD21Y3

Serenity: Those Left Behind #1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01663UOKU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_M7jZxbMDAQNTF

I may be freaking out...

My favorite character is Mal (and yes, my username is dedicated to him). His loyalty is astounding. His crew is his family and I think it's extremely admirable. He keeps his head in times of hardship and usually pulls through with even a laugh or two. I love that he surrounds himself with people he'd like to be more like; or at least people with qualities he feels he's lost. He admires Kaylee for her innocence, Book for his faith, Simon's love for his sister and dedication to learning, etc. He knows he's had to bury this qualities in himself, so he keeps them close in other people so he doesn't forget them.

Items:

• Everyone needs this book
  
• Comics, obviously
  
• I love shirts! shirt1 and shirt2 and shirt3 and shirt4 and shirt5 and shirt6 and shirt7 and my favorite shirt
  
• And a patch to always show off
  
• I know we all aim to misbehave
  
• And this is my favorite poster
  
• Serenity blueprints
  
• The men
  
• The ladies
  
• Travel
  
• Map
  
• Nothing is cooler than this
  
• Pretty awesome, too
  
• Little Wash
  
• And Jayne's sidearm

I bought Vol 1 and 2 paperbacks. Vol 1 actually looks like the Amazon photo but with the "Firefly Class" stamp added, so I don't know what that makes it.

The Volume 2 I got is the original without the stamp or the "...And Other Stories"

Shepard's Tale is hardcover only, apparently. In retrospect, I wish I had just ordered them all in hardcover anyway.

I'm on my way... just bought this today
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-Those-Left-Behind/dp/1593074492
(these comics were made by Joss after the movie! So cool!; plus one is sheep books backstory!)

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.

Reading Rainbow

[This] (http://smile.amazon.com/dp/1593074492/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=4QWLFSANFFSA&coliid=IQXWH7OQYDL3G) is what I wanna start!

I'm glad you got it! It makes me sad that Firefly is no more... but thankfully there is a comic and books!

Don't forget about the short 3 issue comic series that ties the end of the TV series to the beginning of the movie. A real browncoat would know about it, and consider it part of the story.
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-Those-Left-Behind/dp/1593074492

[edit: link]

Oh yes my friend and they are awesome.
Volume 1- "Those Left Behind"
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-Those-Left-Behind/dp/1593074492
Volume 2- "Better Days"
http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-2-Better-Days/dp/1595821627

Serenity is a MUST OWN!

And looky here this is totally related too!! And used is totally A-OK with me. :) (It's on my "Reading Materials" list)

Thank you for the contest. deputydawg


I think you had foot loops for breakfast.

I've always been a fan of Firefly but never got into any of the comics. This is the first of them.