Firefly shepherd book story

Big damn hero is a familiar trip back to joss whedons. Did joss whedon ever reveal the history to shepherd book. The shepherds tale is done as a reverse time story. Ron glass, veteran film and television actor best known for his emmynominated role as detective ron harris on the classic abc sitcom barney miller and for playing shepherd book on the cult. He will be missed two things that freakin suck no commentary from liz. Weve been waiting years for the comic book that tells the backstory of fireflys shepherd book, called the shepherds tale. Ron glass announced at the browncoat cruise that dark horse will be bringing out a graphic novel called a shepherds tale. Reading this and then rewatching firefly was rewarding, as i could see the connections between the characters as they were in the show and these stories especially shepherd book. The shepherds tale from dark horse this graphic novel explores shepherd books life in flashbacks after he is hit by the alliance sparrow during the attack on haven film serenity.

This is popapostles home for studies of the tv episodes, videos, movie and licensed tieins to firefly and serenity. And for people who cancel my favorite tv shows before their time. Ron glass was born on july 10, 1945 in evansville, indiana, usa as ronald earle glass. For the record, i am a longtime fan of firefly and serenity. 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. The characters on firefly are easily the most compelling part of the entire series.

Book, whose birth name was henry evans, lived as a young. Ron glass announced it at the 2007 browncoat cruise. Shepherd book, serenitys holy man is a riddle wrapped in an enigma donning an explosive haircut. The only problem i have with the story is his discharge. Hes far more than the simple preacher he appears to be. Im always on the lookout for more stories from the verse, and two of the unresolved issues that continue to fascinate me most are the mysteries behind shepherd books identity and inara serras choice to leave the core planets. Unfortunately, after fox prematurely cancelled the show, the only other piece of media filmed in the firefly universe was the movie serenity, named after the ship the main. Kaylees the ship mechanic who is a happygolucky gal. With the film serenity came resolution to many of fireflys best mysteries. Why did the alliance show respect to shepherd book, in. It starts in the presence with the end of book and flows to the first independent actions he took as a boy. Ron glass, fireflys shepherd book, has died slashdot. I always took the implication from his performance, and things like this in many episodes, that book used to be a very bad man, on the level of the operative from serenity. The series focuses on shepherd book s previously unrevealed secret past.

Really impressive graphic continuation of the story of fireflyserenity, as plotted by joss whedon. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Who was he when he learned to fight without pause, without remorse, and with a blinding fury. Tim minear was selected by whedon to be the show runner, who serves as the head writer and production leader. My personal favourite narration he does being for either shepherd book or the interesting river tam. I think of shepherd s tale as his official version, the story he tells when he needs to reveal something. With the film serenity came resolution to many of firefly s best mysteries. I hope that this audio release does well so we get some more firefly adventures in book and audio form. And one of the best parts of the series is magnificent writing that ends up with some of the best one liners in all of the medium. Various moments in the original firefly television series hint at shepherd having a more complex backstory than most expect. Firefly was cancelled before it ever was able to expand on the back stories of most of the characters, and the followup movie, serenity, simply didnt have the time. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom.

Books official status within the alliance and therefore on his ident chip was that of a retired alliance commander. Firefly with images firefly serenity, shepherd book. After running away from home and his abusive father, the young henry evans falls into a life of crime, then is recruited into the independence movement. Firefly shepherd book minimalist poster in orange firefly. This week, fireflys shepherd book finally gets an origin. Miniseries like the shepherds tale explored the hidden backstory of characters like shepherd book. While no character created by joss whedon is as simple as their face value, compared to book, the other characters in firefly are pretty straightforward. Big damn hero is the first of three new novels set in joss whedons firefly universe, based on the cultfavorite tv show. In the tv show firefly, what secret was shepherd book. This obviously means that the rest of the firefly crew barely appear, but then this is shepherds story, not a firefly episode. Shepherd derrial book firefly, the popular fox television series created by joss whedon, comes to life in a new boardgame from gale force nine. 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.

A very credible continuation of the story, if you thought the tv series was fun and interesting. These stories have a range of quality, but give a lot of perspective. Ive seen all the episodes and the movie and dont remember them doing so. Despite only running for a single season and airing its episodes out of order, the series has had a lasting impact. Firefly class 03k64its never easy is a short story released as part of a. Big damn hero by james lovegrove based on nancy holders story concept is the first of to date four novels set inside the firefly universe. I just hope it wont be long before i hear his voice again alongside the serenity crew. From the comic shepards tale, spoilers of course, quoting wikipedia book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father. Derrial book was one of the most enigmatic characters on firefly, and almost a decade after the show premiered, were finally getting some answers. His actions mirrored the operative in serenity and he was the sole survivor on the attack on his camp. While books back story is something viewers have been waiting for for a long time its presented here as a series of events rather than as a story, so rather than a tale in which we learn about books dark past.

Finally, the secrets of fireflys shepherd book will be told. The backstory of shepherd derrial book was unexpected, but. He was an actor and director, known for serenity 2005, lakeview. We finally get to know the story behind the shepherd, this man has some past. Veteran television actor ron glass has said that until firefly, he had not experienced or sought a sciencefiction or western role, but he fell in love with the pilot script and the character of shepherd book. The comic starts off by depicting the attack in which book was fatally wounded during the film serenity, then expands upon the characters life by flashing back to events in the characters life, then stepping back to the decision that led to each event, all the way to his childhood.

I think of shepherds tale as his official version, the story he tells when he needs to reveal something. What i dont understand is from reading the shepherds tale comic which tells the untold story of shepherd book, the last thing he did before becoming a shepherd was cause a huge disaster for the alliance resulting in him being dishonorably discharged. Here are 7 of my personal favorite lines in no particular order with a little bit. My guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative. Now, cbr is taking a look back at shepherd book, his history, his role in the cult classic scifi series and how ron glass gave space a human touch. As the storm abates and the serenity is taking off, river reveals that she knows shepherd book has a secret, that it is as easy for him to kill people as it is for her. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Compelling characters, great storytelling and an evocative universe have made firefly a fan favorite for over a decade. So, why would the alliance show him respect at the time the firefly events were taking place. We know he wasnt born a shepherd, now learn his true beginnings. Derrial book was one of the most enigmatic characters on firefly, and almost a decade after the show premiered, were finally getting some. Notice that jubal the bounty hunter, who deals with everyone on the crew.

Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes. The concept of a space western is definitely a cool one, and the story is undeniably riveting in its own right, but ultimately the complex and charming characters are what make the series so memorable, even more than a decade and a half after it aired and was prematurely canceled. This week, fireflys shepherd book finally gets an origin story. Rather than being a continuation from where the movie ended the novel and audiobook is set deep into the tv series. The shepherd s tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. With nathan fillion, gina torres, alan tudyk, morena baccarin. In case you do not know, this tells the story of shepherd. Shepherd derrial book is arguably the most mysterious character of the firefly crew.

In truth, derrial was not even the shepherds real name, but rather the name of a man he had killed. The shepherds tale, which delves into the murky back story of benevolent minister shepherd book. It rather seems like it conflicts with the episode where book used his alliance credentials to. Honestly, this one is still interesting, and the production values are high, but it was a bit of a let down for me. 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. Who was book before meeting mal and the rest of the serenity crew. This got discussed in the comments section of a previous entry but this news item deserves a front page entry of its own. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly. And now its finally coming out, written by zack whedon from a. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse.

Also, some of the knowledge that he had that was unusual for a shepherd to have. Great collection, go get it even for the excuse of only missing one or two previously published books. Joss whedons cult scifi show firefly gets another comic book spinoff in serenity. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. Who was shepherd book before he took his message of salvation to the stars. 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. He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. The special hell shepherd book, firefly the special hell a level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater. Firefly is the rare science fiction classic that comes along once in a generation. The shepherd s tale is probably the best firefly story ever told. A fantastic firefly print series your place to buy and sell all things. He ran away from home and began life as a petty criminal before being recruited by the independence movement and moving out.

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. New firefly comic will tell the story of the unification war. The series focuses on shepherd books previously unrevealed secret past. Behind this peaceful man is a secret warrior with a dark. It begins with his time on firefly and works back to his time as a child. The shepherds tale the firefly and serenity database. Jayne is a mercenary who is predominately interested in money.