Shepherd book, serenitys holy man is a riddle wrapped in an enigma donning an explosive haircut. The series focuses on shepherd book s previously unrevealed secret past. Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father. The shepherds tale by joss whedon, those left behind by joss whedon, better days by joss whedon, firefly.
Firefly is noted for being one of the few canceled television series to be spun off into a major motion picture. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. The shepherd s tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. My guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative.
What happened to the firefly characters after the series ended. He will be missed two things that freakin suck no commentary from liz. Brett matthews is a television writer and producer best known for his work on the vampire diaries and supernatural. Whedon served as an executive producer, along with tim minear. Answers to these and more questions about books past are uncovered in this original graphic novel by rising stars zack whedon dr. It was also announced that a comic book miniseries about books past is to.
Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. This category is for firefly and serenity comic books. The shepherds tale the firefly and serenity database. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on the streets. Featuring movie posters, fan art, new contemporary art, vintage pulp and comic art. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern. Firefly creative team on the launch of the new series. Popular firefly serenity books goodreads share book.
Nathan fillion and alan tudyk interview firefly reboot. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherds tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. Nathan fillion and the rest of fireflys cast reprise their roles in firefly online check out the first firefly online gameplay footage in this new trailer. I dont care im still free, you cant take the sky from me. She stars in the larper comedyhorror film knights of badassdom, which had its very own panel at last years comiccon. Character actor ron glass brought some real depth to firefly in the role of shepherd derrial book. Search amazon, ebay, etc, or your local comic shop.
A fantastic firefly print series your place to buy and sell all things. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival. Miniseries like the shepherds tale explored the hidden backstory of characters like shepherd book. Five hundred years in the future, a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft tries to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them.
The series is written by greg pak with art by dan mcdaid, and firefly creator joss whedon is. 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 now, i wont include links on where to buy, as they may become outdated. Ron glass dons the collar once again as shepherd derrial book in firefly online. Joss whedon is an american producer, director, screenwriter, comic book writer, and composer. The firefly and serenity database is a fandom tv community. The firefly is a golden age hero published by archie comics. Will conrad is a comic book artist, penciller, inker, and cover artist. The special hell shepherd book, firefly the special hell a level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater. Fireflys alan tudyk on comic conventions, blue beetle, and his new show, con man michelle veintimilla didnt know shed be a supervillain on gotham. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. 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. He is the creator of pop culture phenomenons buffy the vampire slayer, firefly, angel, and agents of s.
Firefly shepherd book minimalist poster in orange firefly. The shepherds tale, its revealed that shepherd wasnt actually named book. Ron glass, tv actor known for playing ron harris in barney miller and. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an. Firefly with images firefly serenity, shepherd book. Here are the 16 dark secrets behind firefly you had no idea about. Joss whedons firefly individual card from the 72 card base set issued by inkworks in 2006. Entertainment weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on.
But now, a new firefly comic will finally explore the unification war and what characters like mal and zoe experienced during those battles. Shepherd book by olive hue designs shepherd book though apparently he hasnt studied his theology very closely, but whaddya gunna do its the best fox could do without bothering to ask questions from experts. When i was a kid, artists would change in the comic books, so i would have to adapt to a different visual. Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes. With the film serenity came resolution to many of fireflys best mysteries. Firefly cast reunites for new york comiccon panel variety. He wrote and directed marvel cinematic universe films the avengers and the avengers. Despite its short lifespan on television, firefly still managed to rack up quite a few secrets even the most dedicated browncoat may not be aware of. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father. We know he wasnt born a shepherd, now learn his true beginnings. Take my love, take my land, take me where i cannot stand. Glass, a veteran actor well known for his role as detective ron harris in the television sitcom. With nathan fillion, gina torres, alan tudyk, morena baccarin.
New firefly comic will tell the story of the unification war. Like wash, book deserved a better death than the one he got in the movie serenity. Who was book before meeting mal and the rest of the serenity crew. All knowledge will be here, including all the different cover versions. Published november 24th 2010 by dark horse comics first published. Firefly is notable for its blend of suspense, action, drama, and humor, and for the variety and complexity of the characterswomen included. Despite their very different characters, they appeared to have become good.
Take me out to the black, tell them i aint coming back. She is actually afraid of fire, and her brothers force her into helping with bombings because shes thin. Glass has gueststarred in the division, shark, dirty sexy money and lakeview terrace. I want to make this the official post for the firefly serenity comics. Firefly tv series 20022003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse.
The comic, originally to be titled a shepherds tale and released as a threeissue miniseries, was later verified by allie, who stated in the letters section of serenity. Firefly genre space western drama created byjoss whedon starring nathan fillion gina torres alan tudyk morena baccarin adam baldwin jewel staite sean maher summer glau ron glass theme music composerjoss whedon opening themethe ballad of serenity performed by sonny rhodes composergreg edmonson country of originunited states original languageenglish no. I sat across from ron glass shepherd book, which was amazing to me because id been a big fan of his going all. The fanbase for firefly was so strong that it warranted a followup film, serenity. Television actor ron glass, who was best known for his roles as shepherd book on firefly and as detective ron harris on barney miller has. After a run of comic books and the film serenity to wrap things up, production of all firefly canon material has halted, for the most part, but their fans are still as active and rabid as ever. Firefly is a woman named bridgit pike, part of a family of arsonists. The whole firefly gang took to social media on saturday to share memories and pay tribute to the late actor ron glass, who died earlier that day at 71. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a. 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.
Firefly is an american space western drama television series created by writer and director joss whedon, under his mutant enemy productions label. Firefly shepherd derrial book 20022003 the proud family the talking baby 20012003 a rugrats kwanzaa special randy carmichael 2001. The cast returns ron glass as shepherd derrial book. Three thousand adults and one infant browncoat a fond. So, giving it 4 stars would be a reflection of the tv series, not this book. In the years since its cancellation, firefly hasnt just stayed alive its thrived. Speaking of comiccon, you guys have reunited with joss and the rest of the cast over the years for various panels and events, including the 10year. His actions mirrored the operative in serenity and he was the sole survivor on the attack on his camp. And for people who cancel my favorite tv shows before their time. Ron glass as shepherd book of firefly serenity now, firefly serenity, firefly. Serenity comics serenity is a line of comic books published by dark horse comics from 2005 to 2017.