Firefly shepherd book past

He is a shepherd the literal english translation of the clerical title pastor, from the latin, and provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. The comic will outline books entire history, covering some of the most asked questions about the character. Firefly is noted for being one of the few canceled television series to be spun off into a major motion picture. While no character created by joss whedon is as simple as their face value, compared to book, the other characters in firefly are pretty straightforward. Whedon already has the outline in his head and the book is going to be called the shepherds tale. If you live in the verse youve already heard serenitys resident man of gods and many secrets, derrial shepherd book, will have his past revealed finally. Ive seen all the episodes and the movie and dont remember them doing so. Firefly, created by the great joss whedon, was a shortlived tv show on fox that went on to have a massive afterlife, spawning the movie serenity as well as a line of comics. Firefly is a science fiction space western that ran for four months on the fox network in 2002. My guess though not confirmed is that he is a retired operative.

Jayne is a mercenary who is predominately interested in money. A spiritual leader of sorts to the ragtag crew of the space ship. Also, some of the knowledge that he had that was unusual for a shepherd to have. Finally, the secrets of fireflys shepherd book will be told. From wikipedia his background is explored further in the comic book serenity. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefiction western television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Here are the 16 dark secrets behind firefly you had no idea about. This new firefly cargo crate is called the worthier part, a callout to one of his most quotable lines.

I picked up the book how to write a novel in 90 days. In the tv show firefly, what secret was shepherd book. The shepherds tale reveals books past as we all sit around and mourn the cancellation of caprica, lets revisit another excellent scifi show that was over all too quickly. What was the backstory to shepherd book on firefly.

The shepherds tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. The shepherds tale from dark horse this graphic novel explores shepherd books life in flashbacks after he is hit by the alliance sparrow during the attack on haven film serenity. The viewers of the show were teased now and again about this evasive past and was not resolved during the movie. Shepherd book, serenitys holy man is a riddle wrapped in an enigma donning an explosive haircut. Aint it cool news have just posted an interview with ron glass aka shepherd derrial book regarding the forthcoming graphic novel, firefly. His actions mirrored the operative in serenity and he was the sole survivor on the attack on his camp. Despite the resolution fans were given by serenity, this question remains unfortunately unanswered to this day. Kalie, river, simon, and shepherd book have been up to. For me, fireflys biggest mystery was not about the mad skills of river. Before his time aboard the ship, he led a life marked by violence and conflict, both inside and out, which remained a secret from the crew. The best experience is the shepards tale in which we get a definitive answer to shepard books mysterious past. Similar to what was shepard book s past in firefly.

The shepherd s tale is a graphic novel published by comics publisher dark horse. He has a mysterious past, and on numerous occasions has demonstrated a depth of knowledge in a number of fields incongruous with the clergy. A character with a mysterious past is hardly a new idea for joss whedon, by fireflys shepherd book was a particularly good one. The series focuses on shepherd book s previously unrevealed secret past.

But the preacher has a more complicated role in the series, not just as a preacher but as someone with a darker past than he lets on. In 2002, glass landed his second iconic role, costarring on foxs ensemble scifi western series firefly as shepherd book. Behind this peaceful man is a secret warrior with a dark history. Why did the alliance show respect to shepherd book, in. Shepherd derrial book firefly planet claire quotes. He was an actor and director, known for serenity 2005, lakeview terrace 2008 and firefly 2002. Originally named henry evans, the man we know as derrial book was born on a border planet to an abusive father. Played masterfully by the venerable veteran actor and, ironically, buddhist ron glass, shepherd book is one of the more cryptic and puzzling characters of fireflys basic nine which is really saying something about a ship full of people with secrets. In memory of ron glass, here are the 10 best moments from his performance as shepherd book in firefly and serenity. The comic will outline book s entire history, covering some of the most asked questions about the character. One of the most intriguing characters in the firefly series was book, the religious figure. Although malcolm reynolds never discovered the story of books past, however, fans of firefly and serenity were rewarded with answers in november 2010 when dark horse comics released the graphic novel, serenity. Ron glass, veteran film and television actor best known for his emmynominated role as detective ron harris on the classic abc sitcom barney miller and for playing shepherd book on the cult. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherds tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven.

Derrial shepherd book, played by ron glass, is a shepherd, or preacher, who provides frequent spiritual advice and perspectives for the crew of serenity. Some might say shepherd book is the best man of the bunch, though he has a past of his own. At the age of ten, he ran away from home and became adept at survival on the streets. We know he wasnt born a shepherd, now learn his true beginnings. Glau has worked on several shows that have been inevitably canceled. Our splintered damn heroes all get in deeper than they thought. Miniseries like the shepherds tale explored the hidden backstory of. And now its finally coming out, written by zack whedon from a detailed. As fate would have it, that was the last conversation between the two men.

Fireflys rich potential of unexplored mythology has produced several spinoff comics already. Most of you will have already heard about this its the official tale revealing the backstory of books mysterious past. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and. With the untimely cancellation of firefly there came a million unanswered questions. The secrets of fireflys shepherd book will finally be revealed. Book was born henry evans, a boy who was raised by an abusive father. I thought, if really want to write, its time to start. He ran away from home and began life as a petty criminal before being recruited by the independence movement and moving out to the border worlds. Derrial book is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. Derrial book, firefly the counselor, the defender, the seer of all the odd folks on serenity, shepherd book is perhaps the most mysterious. To the crew of serenity, derrial book s past was a mystery. This obviously means that the rest of the firefly crew barely appear, but then this is shepherds story, not a firefly episode. Derrial book the firefly and serenity database fandom.

The shepherds tale added more details to the mysterious background of shepherd derrial book. The series focuses on shepherd books previously unrevealed secret past. Doesnt give you a ton of detail but its a pretty good read and you get the high level at least of books background. The series was written by joss whedon and brett matthews, illustrated by will conrad, lettered by michael heisler, and colored by laura martin those left behind is set after the events of the firefly television series, to function as a bridge leading into the serenity film.

One of the underlying aspects of the show is shepherd books secret past. Wash, book, and inara set out to catch up with zoe in her mission to rescue mal. The shepherds tale, written by zack and joss whedon, is set to be released on the 24th. The author said to just write three pages a day, and i figured, i can do this. They released it in a comic called the shepards tale, if you want to know the backstory. While we dont have details, the plan involved launching. Shepherd derrial book is arguably the most mysterious character of the firefly crew. Its satisfying, if not completely living up to the level of mystery developed in really impressive graphic continuation of the story of fireflyserenity, as plotted by joss whedon. Ron glass announced it at the 2007 browncoat cruise. With the passing of ron glass my way of honoring him is to talk about my favorite role he played, shepherd book on firefly and serenity. The shepherds tale whedon, zack, whedon, joss, samnee, chris, stewart, dave. The shepherd s tale in answers, and, like you, people comment that that doesnt explain why the alliance still pay him dues. Shepherd derrial book born henry evans was a passenger aboard serenity, and a friend and spiritual teacher to its crew. Those left behind is a threeissue miniseries, created in 2005 as a tiein to the film serenity.

For the shepherds tale reveals the life story of shepherd book the preacher with a shady past that was never disclosed over the course of fireflys 14 episodes or in the followup film serenity. After running away from home and his abusive father, the young henry evans fell into a life of crime, and was then recruited into the independence movement. While books backstory is something viewers have been waiting for for a long time its presented here as a series of events rather than as a story, so rather than a tale in which we learn about books dark past. Officially, the man we know as derrial book was not dishonorably discharged he was quietly retired after a massive defeat. Firefly tv series 20022003 frequently asked questions. Whedon already has the outline in his head and the book is going to be called the shepherd s tale. Most of this is outlined in the comic the shepherd s tale, which is essentially book reflecting back on his life while dying at haven. He indicated early on that he was a shepherd who had been living in the. It was the enigmatic shepherd books and his promise of a dark past. Although it was never explained on the show or in the movie, the story of shepherd books past was eventually told in a graphic novel called serenity.

What happened to the firefly characters after the series. He joins the crew in the first episode of the series, quickly becoming the emotional core of the series. Weve been waiting years for the comic book that tells the backstory of fireflys shepherd book, called the shepherds tale. Kaylees the ship mechanic who is a happygolucky gal with a little crush on. Okay, technically shepherd books history doesnt fit into what happened after serenity remember, the operative killed him during the events in the. Ron glass character shepherd book doesnt begin firefly as a member of the crew of the ship serenity. To the crew of serenity, derrial books past was a mystery. A dvd boxed set was released in december 2003 and has sold briskly ever since. Derrial book commonly called shepherd book and born as henry evans is a fictional character played by ron glass in the sciencefictionwestern television series firefly and its sequel movie, serenity. The only other information about jaynes past comes in. Its quick cancellation helped give rise to the firefly effect. Ron glass was born on july 10, 1945 in evansville, indiana, usa as ronald earle glass.