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Firefly: 20th Anniversary Special #1
In this commemorative 20th Anniversary Special, discover two never-before-told stories from the Serenity's past and future.
42 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2022
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September 11, 2022
Odd. A.I. ship story that is really a Booth story, more allusions to his past, which we already know about due to an underwhelming comic arc. Plus, it basically was, A.I. even if taught to "do better" will still end up at killing humans.
March 31, 2026
Firefly: 20th Anniversary Special #1 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
A celebratory issue with real potential, this anniversary special reaches for big emotional beats across two timelines—but a few narrative gaps keep it from fully sticking the landing. There’s heart here, and some genuinely intriguing ideas, but the execution wavers just enough to pull you out of the ’Verse instead of drawing you deeper in.
• Strong premise: Two stories—one classic‑era, one future‑set—give the issue a built‑in sense of scope and legacy.
• Nostalgic energy: The original crew’s encounter with a mysterious wreckage feels like vintage Firefly trouble.
• A bold time jump: Seeing Emma as captain 20 years after Serenity is a compelling hook, and the kind of forward‑looking storytelling the franchise could use more of.
• Promising setups without payoff: Both stories introduce big ideas but leave too many threads dangling.
• Abrupt transitions: Moments that should land with emotional weight instead feel rushed or underexplained.
• Uneven depth: The special gestures toward rich character moments but doesn’t linger long enough to make them resonate.
The Firefly: 20th Anniversary Special aims to bridge the past and future of the ’Verse, offering one untold tale from the Serenity crew’s early days and another from a future where Emma Washburne has taken the helm. The issue celebrates the show’s legacy by exploring hidden corners of the timeline and teasing new directions for longtime fans. While the ambition is admirable and the ideas are strong, the storytelling stumbles just enough to keep this from being a must‑read milestone.
Happy reading in the Verse 🚀🪐📚
A celebratory issue with real potential, this anniversary special reaches for big emotional beats across two timelines—but a few narrative gaps keep it from fully sticking the landing. There’s heart here, and some genuinely intriguing ideas, but the execution wavers just enough to pull you out of the ’Verse instead of drawing you deeper in.
• Strong premise: Two stories—one classic‑era, one future‑set—give the issue a built‑in sense of scope and legacy.
• Nostalgic energy: The original crew’s encounter with a mysterious wreckage feels like vintage Firefly trouble.
• A bold time jump: Seeing Emma as captain 20 years after Serenity is a compelling hook, and the kind of forward‑looking storytelling the franchise could use more of.
• Promising setups without payoff: Both stories introduce big ideas but leave too many threads dangling.
• Abrupt transitions: Moments that should land with emotional weight instead feel rushed or underexplained.
• Uneven depth: The special gestures toward rich character moments but doesn’t linger long enough to make them resonate.
The Firefly: 20th Anniversary Special aims to bridge the past and future of the ’Verse, offering one untold tale from the Serenity crew’s early days and another from a future where Emma Washburne has taken the helm. The issue celebrates the show’s legacy by exploring hidden corners of the timeline and teasing new directions for longtime fans. While the ambition is admirable and the ideas are strong, the storytelling stumbles just enough to keep this from being a must‑read milestone.
Happy reading in the Verse 🚀🪐📚
July 4, 2025
A couple of quick stories, the second featuring Book.
November 20, 2022
Story one: the full crew
Story two: way in the future, not entirely sure what it meant
Story two: way in the future, not entirely sure what it meant
July 28, 2024
Consider this a bridge between the two generations in the comics-verse...
You've got the OG/(classic) Firefly with Mal, Book, and everyone else. Then, jump 20 years into the future and you have the 'Brand New 'Verse' with Captain Emma (Zoe/Wash's daughter) leading the ship.
The only thread connecting the two is the AI from the first story.
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This could have used a little explanation or back story. Without it, people are just left floating out there. Hard to connect to a story when you can only really connect to an object (The Serenity). Also, the art doesn't do anybody any favors in the second story. You'd never know it was Zoe backing up her daughter if they didn't tell you. Pretty jarring when your characters don't look anything like their likeness IRL.
You've got the OG/(classic) Firefly with Mal, Book, and everyone else. Then, jump 20 years into the future and you have the 'Brand New 'Verse' with Captain Emma (Zoe/Wash's daughter) leading the ship.
The only thread connecting the two is the AI from the first story.
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This could have used a little explanation or back story. Without it, people are just left floating out there. Hard to connect to a story when you can only really connect to an object (The Serenity). Also, the art doesn't do anybody any favors in the second story. You'd never know it was Zoe backing up her daughter if they didn't tell you. Pretty jarring when your characters don't look anything like their likeness IRL.
January 5, 2023
I haven't stayed up to date with Firefly and as such this meant little to me. The first story at least had characters I knew but there wasn't much point to it, imo. The second story seemed to be a follow up to the first but had even less point to me. For a "20th Anniversary Special" this was a disappointment.
Maybe if I read the stories that came before it'll mean more to me (but I kinda doubt it).
Maybe if I read the stories that came before it'll mean more to me (but I kinda doubt it).
January 20, 2023
Tolles Comic mit zwei Stories.
Die erste Story mit der alten Crew aus Firefly und die zweite Story mit der (Zukunfts)Crew aus "Brand New Verse".
Die erste Story mit der alten Crew aus Firefly und die zweite Story mit der (Zukunfts)Crew aus "Brand New Verse".
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