Serenity: Leaves on the Wind #5

Leaves On the Wind #5

by Zack Whedon, Georges Jeanty (Penciller), Karl Story (Inker)

Mal, Jayne, and River have infiltrated an Alliance facility that is home to more victims just like River—except, unlike her, they were never rescued. Now that Mal and the crew are in, the problem has become getting out—because Zoe still needs to be rescued and the Alliance is out for blood!

* Zack Whedon returns to Serenity!

* The story finally continues after the film!

Genres: Comics, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Space Opera

32 pages, Unknown Binding

First published May 28, 2014

About the author

Zack Whedon (born August 14, 1979) is an American screenwriter ('Deadwood', 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog' and 'Fringe') and Comic Book writer ('Dr. Horrible and Other Horrible Stories', 'Terminator: 2029 to 1984' and Firefly/serenity's 'The Shepherd's Tale').

He graduated in 2002 with a film degree from Wesleyan University where he served as president of the Eclectic Society. Zack is from a family of writers: he is the son of screenwriter Tom Whedon, grandson of screenwriter John Whedon, and the brother of screenwriter/musician Jed Whedon and producer/director/writer Joss Whedon.

His first professional work in television was as a production assistant on his brother Joss Whedon's series, 'Angel'.

He is best known for his work, alongside his brothers Joss Whedon and Jed Whedon, on the parody musical 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog' which he co-created and co-wrote.

Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Whedon.

Reviews

[Mitchell Friedman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another 10 minutes of Firefly. This one leaves some stuff out, but the editing works. The right amount of on screen violence. The right amount of words at the end. Thrilling maybe a little exhilarating. Plot feels a little flawed like it wouldn't stand up to close examination. So not going to examine it closely.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Typical Mal plan with execution issues

Mal, Jayne, and River go to make a daring rescue at the facility she was held. What none of them know is that they have been played. But our Mal never leaves anything to chance and is prepared.

[Anie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an intense issue. Naturally, everything around the Alliance is intense -- but especially when a certain operative is involved.

[Lucy Takeda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good plot line. Art work varies.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ch.5
“Sure, Cap’n. you expectin’ trouble?”
“Pretty much always and I’m seldom wrong.”

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Issue five is just as good as issue four in the sense that it keeps the plot moving constantly and keeps in interested. It picks up right where issue four left off, which is something I always love when it comes to comic book series/ issues.

Leaves on the Wind continues to be a mediocre series however, making me give it four stars instead of five. I have fans who, like myself, are Firefly fanatics and loved this series but throughout the entire thing I keep thinking to myself, this was not necessary.

Yes, it's wonderful to be in the universe again with all my favorite characters, but as this series comes to a close (this being the second to last issue) I keep thinking to myself what's the point?

I wanted something big, something wonderful (especially since it's Zack Whedon writing it) but all I've received so far is a bunch of eh writing and a story that I'm not sure really needed to be told.

[Donald Knowles · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy this series, and I mostly support the choices they've made in progressing everyone's individual narratives. That being said, this arc feels rushed and the scale is a little forced. I'm also growing weary of Firefly/Serenity being about "us". We know we love Firefly; the last ten years of our fandom have been about how our love for Firefly is unstoppable.

Firefly wasn't about us. Firefly was bursting with stories, where even logos on the wall in the background had meanings and histories and implications without the series ever having time to even tell us. But now, the lens is pointed outward, and I'm tired of looking at myself. I'm tired of Browncoat reverence. Things are getting black and white in a world that relished the gray.

This is still a great book, with great ideas, but I know my coat is brown. Show me why it maybe shouldn't be.

[Milan Pohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skvělá práce na straně scenáristy i kreslíře (Jeanty mi zpočátku k Firefly/Serenity nesedl zdaleka tolik jako třeba Conrad - buď přišel, jak na to, nebo jsem si začal zvykat). Strhující pokračování od začátku do konce, ani tentokrát nechybí jeden opravdu povedený "wow" moment. Jen mi není jasné, jak to všechno chce Zack uzavřít během jednoho jediného čísla. :-)

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only one more to go? How will they resolve everything?

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting issue! Can't wait for the conclusion. Will they do more?

[Sean Camoni · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are way too short for $3.50, should have held out for the graphic novel version, but I'm in it now. Still loving the story.

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are sooo good! Only one issue left! Talk about bittersweet!

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

River discovers other subjects who are like here but have remained in captivity.

[Ithlilian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mal isn't sitting by quietly anymore! Things are about to happen...onto the next.

[Tearese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again very short, but can't wait for the next one.