Serenity Vol. 4

Well, that's the last of my Christmas graphics read, I didn't do too badly at all, all have been great reads. I'd saved Serenity vol. 4 for last, I wanted to build up the anticipation and excitement of new stories about characters I love, from the Firefly universe of boundless possibilities, so cruelly stolen from us from those bastards at Fox. Bastards!!! Man, my wait was worthwhile and I wasn't disappointed. The story in 'Leaves on the wind' takes place shortly after the events depicted in the film 'Serenity', Mal and what remains of the crew are in hiding, after they revealed the Alliances activities on Miranda. Sought by elements of the Alliance and Brown coat activists alike, the crew look to take on an search of their own, as well as a new family member.  A great story in which we see the continuing adventures of old friends, as well as the return of old enemies, and the plot around Rivers' 'treatment' at the hands of the Alliance thicken.  It's easy to hear the voices of Fireflys' characters in the well crafted dialogue by Zack Whedon, care and attention have been taken to ensure continuity, and the threads of the story move at a good place.  In fact, you read to the end far too soon. There's some beautiful art too by Georges Jeanty. The panels are beautifully coloured and the characters beautifully depicted and compliment the story nicely, but it's the covers which are of really fine quality. Each issue has a top quality character cover, plus there's a covers gallery of all the variant covers at the back too. If you love Firefly, you'll love this read.

I for one, am looking forward to Vol.5.