This is backstory pure and simple. No plot, no character development — just an explanation of how things got to be the way they were between the end of the series and the beginning of the movie. Not even a very satisfying explanation. Still, the writing was Whedon, and the artwork was awesome. A pleasant way to spend a half-hour. ( )

The crew of Serenity deals with an enemy from their past.

I wasn’t too sure what to expect, going in, but this was fantastic! It reads just like an episode of Firefly, translated into graphic novel form. The script is really nicely done, the pacing is good and the art stays true to the characters. It was a quick, fun read that serves as a bridge between the end of the series and the movie. Whedon doesn’t really introduce anything new, so readers looking for new insights may be disappointed, but those who don’t mind more of the same should enjoy this.

Definitely recommended for Firefly fans, but since there’s a lot of implied backstory I’m not sure that general readers would get much out of this. ( )

An excellent bridge between the end of the series and the beginning of the movie. The storytelling is a little disjointed at times, I think from the decision not to use expository text boxes and rely only on dialogue. And Firefly is good Firefly, and this volume is much better than the second, *Better Days*. ( )

“Those Left Behind” is set prior to the movie sets the stage for it, explaining a few things that the movie didn’t have time to do. I liked the way everything what handled and what happened to lead up to the movie made sense for the characters involved. ( )

Takes place between the end of Firefly but before the movie Serenity. Inara continues her plans to leave. We are shown why Shepard Book left Serenity. Begins with a typical heist that does not go right. And we meet various other characters who create havoc for our friends, Badger and the Men in Blue Gloves. Nothing terribly special but a lot of fun revisiting the wonderful characters. The dialogue was written wonderfully, I could just hear the actor's voices in my head as I read. The artwork is quite good. Inara, Jayne and Kaylee are particularly close to their real live counterparts. Fun! Must read for fans. ( )