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Firefly #13
Firefly #13
Meet Sheriff Mal Reynolds! After brokering a reluctant peace with the Alliance, Mal is awarded the position of Sheriff of a small outer sector. Never one to play by the rules, Mal sees this as an opportunity to play Robin Hood—but when a serial killer shows up on the frontier, Mal realizes he might be in over his head.
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2020
About the author
Greg Pak
1,571 books549 followersGreg Pak is an award-winning Korean American comic book writer and filmmaker currently writing "Darth Vader" and "Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker" for Marvel Comics. Pak wrote the "Princess Who Saved Herself" children's book and the “Code Monkey Save World” graphic novel based on the songs of Jonathan Coulton and co-wrote (with Fred Van Lente) the acclaimed “Make Comics Like the Pros” how-to book. Pak's other work includes "Planet Hulk," "World War Hulk," "Mech Cadet Yu," "Ronin Island," "Action Comics," and "Magneto Testament."
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January 29, 2020
This was a good issue, introducing Mal in his new role as sheriff. You'd think this would be a change of pace for him, but you'd be wrong. There is a lot of action and intrigue, just as if nothing had changed from when he was captain of Serenity...
I am surprised that this wasn't the birth of a new volume to be honest, certainly seems like it would be a fitting start. One of the main reasons I didn't give this five stars is because there is some very questionable artwork in there, but the story was good throughout.
I am surprised that this wasn't the birth of a new volume to be honest, certainly seems like it would be a fitting start. One of the main reasons I didn't give this five stars is because there is some very questionable artwork in there, but the story was good throughout.
February 2, 2020
In this issue Mal Reynolds starts his journey as a sheriff (imagine the sheriff of a old wild west town and you get the direction this issue is moving in), with the sole purpose of stage managing crimes with his serenity crew, so that they can keep 10% of the money they steal, and returning the other 90% so that it looks like he is doing his job, it starts out just as a short term stop gap job, but by the end of this chapter, Mal is starting to enjoy the position of sheriff, developing connections and loyalty to those in his legal jurisdiction, due to them praising him multiple times. It will be interesting to see if Mal wants to keep the sheriff job long term. The story is very interesting and unique, in a sense that it is the 1st time we see Mal on the right side of the law, never thought I would see the day. The artwork is consistently good throughout the entire issue, again each character facial appearance is consistently the same throughout the issue, the artwork for the world which Mal is now sheriff upon is based upon a environment that changes between light yellow, orange, greyish backdrops, which cleverly creates a distant gloomy alien world backdrop feel. Each graphic section in the story is clear to see and understand, I did not see any editorial, artwork, colouring errors, There are various front covers to select from, I selected the serenity front cover, which I liked. Advertisement to the rear of the issue is kept to the final two pages which I think is acceptable. Well worth reading for any serenity/firefly fan.
January 29, 2020
"FIREFLY #13, out this Wednesday from Boom! Studios continues the surprising turn of events regarding Mal’s status. Fans can only assume that Mal is up to something, as that is a perpetual state for him.
Firefly #13 directly follows the events in Firefly: The Outlaw Ma Reynolds. So if you haven’t read that issue, you should probably make a point of it. In that issue, Mal was sent after his mother in what had to be the strangest turn of events in Firefly history.
While this may be a strange series of events, as least fans can be happy knowing that Joss Whedon’s world lives on here. All of our beloved characters are present, though sometimes one has to wonder how it’ll all lead to Serenity."
Check out my full review over at Monkeys Fighting Robots
Firefly #13 directly follows the events in Firefly: The Outlaw Ma Reynolds. So if you haven’t read that issue, you should probably make a point of it. In that issue, Mal was sent after his mother in what had to be the strangest turn of events in Firefly history.
While this may be a strange series of events, as least fans can be happy knowing that Joss Whedon’s world lives on here. All of our beloved characters are present, though sometimes one has to wonder how it’ll all lead to Serenity."
Check out my full review over at Monkeys Fighting Robots
February 10, 2022
There is a new sheriff in town, and it is Malcolm Reynolds. The change is mostly superficial; he's still Mal, but with the law on his side. We're introduced to his new lifestyle, and of course he is still the Chaotic Good hero that has a heart and keeps an eye out for the common man. Once again, he and Inara are in their continued flirty dance, but Inara wondering when Mal will disappear really underlines her hesitancy in committing to anything beyond their normal relationship. As the issue wraps up, we get the intro to a murder mystery and conspiracy involving the Blue Sun company.
I really like this turn to the story, and look forward to Mal and company picking apart the threads on this mystery. The art has improved over the previous issue, and the writing continues to be spot-on.
I do find myself hoping for them to do more with Boss Moon. I really loved the previous story arc and its focus on the two of them together, though I feel like it wrapped up on them a bit sloppily.
The series itself continues to be strong - the Outlaw Ma Reynolds story transitioned from the previous arc to this one in a very natural way. It didn't feel choppy at all, and is a sign of above average serial writing.
I really like this turn to the story, and look forward to Mal and company picking apart the threads on this mystery. The art has improved over the previous issue, and the writing continues to be spot-on.
I do find myself hoping for them to do more with Boss Moon. I really loved the previous story arc and its focus on the two of them together, though I feel like it wrapped up on them a bit sloppily.
The series itself continues to be strong - the Outlaw Ma Reynolds story transitioned from the previous arc to this one in a very natural way. It didn't feel choppy at all, and is a sign of above average serial writing.
February 24, 2020
everyone ever please read this
like if you into firefly and all
like if you into firefly and all
April 9, 2020
Interesting new direction for Capt/Sheriff Mal & the group.
AND THANK YOU! The art is SO much better with this ish.
AND THANK YOU! The art is SO much better with this ish.
June 23, 2020
So Mal's a sheriff... this is actual kind of logical... but playing both sides is SO going to catch up to him!
August 7, 2020
I can't believe the idea of Sheriff Mal fits, but it really does.
October 9, 2022
Another Fun Story
Another fun story set in the verse. I a! Still trying figure out how Mal really feels about his new job.
Another fun story set in the verse. I a! Still trying figure out how Mal really feels about his new job.
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