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Farscape: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning Graphic Novel [Hardcover]
Rockne S. O'Bannon (Author), Keith R. A. DeCandido (Author), Tommy Patterson (Illustrator)
HARD TO FIND COLLECTORS ITEMS FOR THE FANS OF THE SCIENCE FICTION TELEVISION SERIES FARSCAPE!
PUBLISHED BY BOOM STUDIOS.
Product Description
The ultimate collection FARSCAPE fans have been waiting for! This handsome hardcover features the first four issues of the first arc of the Farscape comic series as written by series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon. Includes a bevy of bonus materials that make this a must-have item for hard-core 'Scapers and new fans alike!
* Hardcover: 128 pages
* Publisher: BOOM! Studios; First Edition edition (October 6, 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1934506753
* ISBN-13: 978-1934506752
* Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
Television's science fiction masterpiece Farscape returns! Farscape creator Rockne O'Bannon teams up with Farscape novelist Keith R.A. DeCandido (House of Cards) to continue his creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper Wars left off! Find out what's in store for John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, Rygel, Chiana, and the rest of the Moya crew! Do the comics tie into Sci-Fi Channel's upcoming webisodes? You know it, 'Scapers!
Featuring Lavish Full Color Artwork, printed on High Quality Glossy Paper.
These items were never sold in any mass market retail outlet and could only be purchased in comic book specialty stores.
While the Farscape TV series ended in 2004, its universe shows no signs of slowing down. This volume contains the first four issues of the comic book written by the series creator. The story takes place just after the miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, which followed the original TV series, so it is essential for readers to be familiar with these shows in order to appreciate and understand it. John Crichton, the former astronaut who spent years as the only human in a group of aliens, plans to settle down with his wife and child. But when Rygel, Chiana, and Jothee are captured and held prisoner on planet Hyneria, he has no choice but to try and rescue them. When his strong-willed wife refuses to stay behind, it becomes a family rescue mission, bringing even more risk and danger to the equation. The colorful artwork effectively captures the action, and is especially stunning when highlighting the skin tones, clothing, and skies of this alien world. An unusual but welcome bonus is O'Bannon's original story that was adapted into the script of these comics. While this book's reading level is appropriate for teens, it will be most appreciated by adult fans of the original series who will delight in revisiting old friends.
Review
"Great read, great fun." -- The Boston Herald
"Frell me if this is not the best comic book done of a TV series." -- Comics And Other Imaginary Tales
"...for those of you who weren't Farscape fans during the TV series run and don't understand what the buzz is about, this is a perfect opportunity to jump in!" -- Comic Related
"If you were a fan, this is a must-read. If you weren't, go back, watch the show, then pick up here. It's a madly chaotic good time." -- Newsarama
"...most of the scenes definitely ring true to the show, even some four years later." -- Comic Book Resources
"Farscape is probably the best TV series made into comics I have seen so far." -- The Independent Comics Site
"Farscape [the comic series] is everything that made Farscape [the TV series] a cult hit and fan favorite, successfully translated to a new medium." -- WatchFarscape.com
About the Author
Keith R.A. DeCandido was born and raised in New York City to a family of librarians. He has written over two dozen novels, as well as short stories, nonfiction, eBooks, and comic books, most of them in various media universes, among them Star Trek, World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Marvel Comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, Resident Evil, Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, Farscape, Xena, and Doctor Who. His original novel Dragon Precinct was published in 2004, and he's also edited several anthologies, among them the award-nominated Imaginings and two Star Trek anthologies. Keith is also a musician, having played percussion for the bands the Don't Quit Your Day Job Players, the Boogie Knights, and the Randy Bandits, as well as several solo acts. In what he laughingly calls his spare time, Keith follows the New York Yankees and practices kenshikai karate. He still lives in New York City with his girlfriend and two insane cats.
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