Those Left Behind (Serenity) by Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, Will Conrad Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Those Left Behind (Serenity)
Book Review: Serenity: Those Left Behind
Summary: 5 Stars
SERENITY: THOSE LEFT BEHIND BY JOSS WHEDON: With the incredible DVDs sales and cult success of Firefly, as well as the popular movie Serenity, fans are always looking for something more, which is why they should pick up the beautiful new hardcover edition of Serenity: Those Left Behind. Originally released as a three-issue comic series to link up the end of the Firefly series with the Serenity movie, Those Left Behind features amazing artwork that makes it feel like you're watching the show again.
This edition begins with a great introduction by Nathon Fillion (who played Captain Malcolm Reynolds) as he relives his childhood of reading comic books, how important they were to him, and what it was like to want to be a superhero; and how on the day that Joss Whedon cast him as Mal, he knew his dream had been achieved. Each of the covers from the original comics are shown at the beginning of each issue, making up the entire crew, as it is explained how Inara and Shepherd eventually chose to leave the ship, as well as another grand adventure involving the whole crew.
In this edition also is a true gem: a pre-production memo that Whedon wrote for the making of Serenity titled "A History of the Universe, Circa 2516 A.D." Here we see Whedon's ideas for where the characters came from, their histories, and what led up to them all being on the same ship. The history of the universe is also explained, with the creation of the Alliance and the rebels who fought for freedom. Also included is some original concept artwork for the movie.
Serenity: Those Left Behind is a wonderful graphic novel that goes much further than the story told in the original three-issue comic series, with incredible artwork, and gives fans and readers a sliver of hope that maybe, one day, there may be more to be told about Serenity and her special crew.
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Book Review: Art is great, story is so-so
Summary: 3 Stars
It covers what one episode would cover in about 10 minutes. But it's fun, and has really cool art, plus a fun intro by Nathan Fillion.Book Review: This book is "incomplete" because it is the first book in a series
Summary: 2 Stars
Many reviewers seem to have missed that "Those Left Behind" is the beginning of a series. (Note the "1" on the spine.) A second three-part story, entitled "Better Days," is due in March 2008 in single-issue form. A trade paperback version should follow soon after.
Bottom line: The folks who are upset because this book is "incomplete" will be happy to know that the story isn't over. Personally I didn't care for the story enough to care how it ends.
Book Review: It's a comic book, doesn't pretend to be much more.
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed the story for what it was. It did not have the personality that the actors brought to their characters, but the basic Firefly storyline was there. Of course it had the brief and mysterious qualities of a comic book, but I like comic books. All in all, I enjoyed the comic, the art, the prologue for the movie, and, most especially, the introduction by Nathan Fillion.
Book Review: pt
Summary: 5 Stars
Gave it as a gift to my daughter, a complete Firefly fan. She loved it.