Customer Reviews
Clever 
2008-03-31
This was so well written, I felt like I was watching the show.
I was only disappointed with the length of it - I could have been, and should have been, a little longer as some parts felt a little rushed... but hey, loved the series... missed the show... this gave me a nice reminder of why I missed it.
Definitely one for any true fan's collection.
Sweet collection of comic series, only smaller 
2008-03-27
This is awesome, especially for any Firefly or Serenity fan...really any science fiction fan. The only dislike I had for the product is the size, it is smaller than I was hoping, but not tiny compared to the comic, and the heavier paper is durable, but makes it less like the comic counterpart. Great quality, but not the traditional paper comic.
For Browncoats everywhere! 2008-03-24
If you are a fan of Firefly and Serenity, this is a must-have for your collection! Even if you aren't comic books per say, this bind-up will fulfill your need for the guns-blazing, wise-cracking, space-cowboy fun-fest that is the joy of Firefly! Get your fix and don't forget the new comics out now!
More great fun for Whedon fans 2008-03-23
Anyone who is still angry at Fox for canceling Firefly will love this book. It captures the feel of the firefly universe and helps move the story between the TV series and the movie.
The only down part is the lack of new stuff. Anyone craving new story lines from their favorite browncoats will have to wait and hope that this is only the first book of many.
Also, brush up on your Chinese. You'll need it.
Serenity: Those Left Behind 2008-03-10
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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Too short / too small 
2008-06-18
I've been back into comics in a big way as I fight kicking and screaming my way into middle agedom. I picked this one up in a binge of comics including Alias, Supreme Power, Marvels, Kingdom Come, Batman Arkham Asalyum, and the Ultimates.
Next to Batman Arkham, this is my least favorite. It was too short and too small for the cost. It can be read in under half an hour which is a poor dollar per hour piece of entertainment.
The story is very good, very much a story of Serenity and does well bridging the gap between the shows and the movies. However it is simply too small and limited to be remembered. I liked the story but I am not happy with the purchase. I plan to give my copy to SF friends of mine just to try to squeeze more use out of the $10.
firefly rules 2008-06-09
firefly is one of the best shows of this decade. fox sucks for cancelling it. bring on more movies and bring back the show!!!!!!!!!!!
More of Mal's Misbehavin' 2008-05-28
I got hold of this 3-issue TPB after reading the recent mini-series "Better Days" (also from Dark Horse). I was surprised reading the reviews of this collection that fans were disappointed.
"Those Left Behind" is far superior to "Better Days." As other reviewers commented, reading this one is like watching the show. You also see things that they may not have been able to pull off on the show (Zero-G, space graveyard). I also liked elements here that I've wondered about: what about rival merc teams? How close was Kaylee getting Simon where she wanted him? How do Book and Inara end up off the ship?
Ultimately, this was a satisfying read. Unbelievably better than "Better Days" (which should be avoided). Also, the covers and variant covers by various top-of-the-field artists as well as the interior art all of is just purty.
Serenity Gap Filled 2008-05-05
The letter from Nathan Fillion in the beginning of the graphic novel is my favorite part. Wouldn't we all want to be superheroes (even the jaded kind) for awhile? The artwork and story line were a nice bridge between the television show and the film. Nice job!
Very, very good 2008-04-14
This chronicles the time between the series "Firefly" and the film "Serenity." The art, story, dialogue, and feel is all the same as the big and small screen renditions. It doesn't shatter any prior ideas or anything, but it was definitely worth the read.
