Firefly was an ongoing line of comic books published by Boom! Studios from 2018, set in the universe of the Firefly media Franchise. Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Dan McDaid, this series submerges into the themes of family, loyalty, identity, and redemption focusing on the early experiences of Malcolm Reynolds during the war that shaped his future as captain of the Serenity. It is a canonical continuation of Joss Whedon's Firefly television series, the 2005 film Serenity, and Dark Horse Comics' Serenity comics, which are all part of the Firefly media franchise.Lees, Gavin (February 2014). "Serenity Now: Joss Whedon's World of Comics". Bleeding Cool. #8. Avatar Press. pp. 36 - 42.
In mid-2018, Entertainment Weekly announced that Boom! Studios had assumed the Firefly license from Dark Horse Comics. Joss Whedon, creator of the original television series, will act as story consultant. Boom! Studios has also reprinted the Dark Horse stories in omnibus volumes.
Boom! Studios did not renew their license for Firefly in 2025. They cancelled the series Firefly: Zoë Alleyne Year One, which was previously announced for release in 2025.
Issues
Firefly IssueRelease dateStoryArtColorsCoverFirefly #1November 14, 2018Greg PakDan McDaidMarcelo CostaLee GarbettJ.G. Jones (variant)Joe Quinones (variant)Bill Sienkiewicz (variant)Firefly #2December 19, 2018Lee GarbettDiego Galindo (variant)Joe Quinones (variant)Marguerite Sauvage (variant)Firefly #3January 16, 2019Lee GarbettJoe Quinones (variants)Marguerite Sauvage (variants)Firefly #4February 20, 2019Firefly #5April 24, 2019Lee GarbettJoe Quinones (variant)W.Scott Forbes (variant)David Rubin (variant)Firefly #6May 15, 2019Lee GarbettJoe Quinones (variant)Ethan Young (variant)Will Sliney (variant)Diego Galindo (variant)Firefly #7June 19, 2019Lee GarbettWill Sliney (variant)Amelia Vidal (variant)Firefly #8July 17, 2019Lee GarbettJuan Doe (variant)Amelia Vidal (variant)Firefly #9September 18, 2019Lee GarbettAaron Dana (variant)Firefly #10October 16, 2019Lee GarbettWill Sliney (variant)Rahzzah (variant)Firefly #11November 20, 2019Lee GarbettWill Sliney (variant)Juan Doe (variant)Firefly #12December 18, 2019Lee GarbettJoe Quinones (variant)Ethan Young (variant)Rahzzah (variant)Firefly #13January 22, 2020Lalit Kumar SharmaFrancesco SegalaMarc AspinallBen Caldwell (variant)Daniel Warren Johnson with Mike Spicer(variant)Dan McDaid (variant)Firefly #14February 19, 2020Marc AspinallGeorge Kambadais with Joana Lafuente (variant)Daniel Warren Johnson with Mike Spicer(variant)Dan McDaid (variant)Firefly #15March 18, 2020Marc AspinallGeorge Kambadais with Joana Lafuente (variant)Daniel Warren Johnson with Mike Spicer(variant)Dan McDaid (variant)Firefly #16June 17, 2020Ramon BachsJoana LafuenteMarc AspinallGeorge Kambadais with Joana Lafuente (variant)Daniel Warren Johnson with Mike Spicer(variant)Firefly #17July 8, 2020Lalit Kumar SharmaMarc AspinallKano (variant)Firefly #18July 29, 2020Marc AspinallGeorge Kambadais (variant)Ingo Romling (variant)Firefly #19Aug 19, 2020Marc AspinallGeorge Kambadais (variant)Jorge Corona (variant)Firefly #20September 16, 2020Daniel BaylissMarc AspinallGeorge Kambadais (variant)Firefly #21October 21, 2020Lalit Kumar Sharma, Daniel BaylissMarc AspinallGeorge Kambadais (variant)Ben Harvey (variant)Firefly #22November 18, 2020Marc AspinallFirefly #23December 9, 2020Firefly #24December 16, 2020Firefly #25January 27, 2021Pius BakBengalBengalFirefly #26February 24, 2021BengalFirefly #27March 31, 2021Ethan YoungBengalFirefly #28April 28, 2021BengalFirefly #29May 26, 2021Guillermo SannaBengal Gabriel Hernandez Walta Bengal Gabriel Hernandez WaltaFirefly #30June 23, 2021Bengal W. Scott Forbes Bengal W. Scott ForbesFirefly #31July 28, 2021Simona Di GianfeliceBengal Yanick Paquette Bengal Yanick PaquetteFirefly #32August 25, 2021Jahnoy LindsayBengal Jakub Rebelka Firefly #33October 27, 2021Simona GianfeliceFrancesco SegalaBengal Giuseppe Camuncoli Firefly #34December 01, 2021Bengal Kai Carpenter Christian WardFirefly #35December 29, 2021Bengal Kai Carpenter Junggeun YoonFirefly #36January 26, 2022Bengal Kai Carpenter Stephanie Pepper
Firefly: Brand New ‘Verse IssueRelease dateStoryArtColorsCoverFirefly: Brand New ‘Verse #1March 24, 2021Josh Lee GordonFabiana MascoloLucia DiGiamarinoQistina Khalidah Firefly: Brand New ‘Verse #2April 21, 2021Qistina KhalidahFirefly: Brand New ‘Verse #3May 12, 2021Qistina Khalidah Veronica Fish Dani Dani Virgin Qistina Khalidah Virgin Veronica Fish VirginFirefly: Brand New ‘Verse #4June 16, 2021Qistina Khalidah Veronica Fish Khary Randolph Khary RandolphFirefly: Brand New ‘Verse #5July 21, 2021Qistina Khalidah Veronica Fish Tula Lotay Tula LotayFirefly: Brand New ‘Verse #6August 18, 2021Qistina Khalidah Veronica Fish
All New Firefly IssueRelease dateStoryArtColorsCoverAll New Firefly #1February 16, 2022David BooherJordi PerezFrancesco SegalaMona FindenAll New Firefly #2March 23, 2022All New Firefly #3April 27, 2022All New Firefly #4May 25, 2022All New Firefly #5June 22, 2022Vincenzo FedericiMatt HermsAll New Firefly #6July 27, 2022All New Firefly #7August 24, 2022All New Firefly #8September 21, 2022All New Firefly #9October 19, 2022Simona Di GianfeliceFrancesco SegalaAll New Firefly #10November 16, 2022All New Firefly: Big Damn Finale #1December 21, 2022
Firefly: The Fall Guys IssueRelease dateStoryArtColorsCoverFirefly: The Fall Guys #1September 14, 2023Sam Humphries Jorge Pérez Francesco SegalaFrancesco Francanvilla Firefly: The Fall Guys #2October 12, 2023 Firefly: The Fall Guys #3November 8, 2023 Firefly: The Fall Guys #4January 11, 2024 Firefly: The Fall Guys #5February 14, 2024 Firefly: The Fall Guys #6March 13, 2024
One-shots IssueRelease dateStoryArtColorsCoverFirefly: Bad Company #1March 20, 2019Josh Lee GordonFrancesco MortarinoGiuseppe CafaroDiego GalindoJamal Campbell (variant)Free Comic Book Day 2019 Buffy/FireflyMay 4, 2019Greg PakEthan YoungWesllei ManoelGreg SmallwoodFirefly: The Outlaw Ma Reynolds #1January 8, 2020Davide GianfeliceGeorge KambadaisJoana LafuenteEthan YoungMing Doyle (variant)Michael Walsh (variant)Firefly: Blue Sun Rising #0September 30, 2020Dan McDaidNimit MalaviaChristian Ward (variant)Caitlin Yarsky (variant)Firefly: Blue Sun Rising #1December 23, 2020Dan McDaidNimit MalaviaChristian Ward (variant)Lorenzo De Felici (variant)Firefly: River Run #1September, 2021David BooherAndres GenoletMattia IaconoChristian Ward Adam Gorham (variant)The Firefly Holiday Special #1 December 15, 2021Jeff JensenJordi Perez Vincenzo Federici Fabiana Mascola Francesco Sengala Lucia Di Giamarino Fabiana Mascola InHyuk Lee Caitlin Yarsky Daniel Warren Johnson Firefly: 20th Anniversary Special August 24, 2022Jorge Corona Josh Lee GordonJordi PerezNicola IzzoFrancesco SegalaLucia Di GiammarinoMarc AspinallFirefly: Keep Flying #1November 9, 2022Jeff JensenNicola IzzoFrancesco SegalaFranyFirefly: Malcolm Reynolds Year One #1September 4, 2024Sam Humphries Giovanni Fabiano Gloria MartinelliEjikure
Graphic novels TitleRelease dateStoryArtColorsLettersCoverISBNFirefly: The Sting (HC)November 19, 2019Delilah S. DawsonRichard OrtizSerg AcuñaPius BakHyeonjin KimRodrigo LorenzoJoana LafuenteDoug GarbarkNatalia MarquesJim CampbellMarco D'Alfonso, Miguel Mercado (Ltd.Ed.)Firefly: Watch How I Soar (HC)November 25, 2020Jeff JensenEthan YoungJared CullumJorge CoronaGiannis MilonogiannisJorge MonlogoEthan YoungJared CullumFabiana MascoloGiannis MilonogiannisJordi PérezFabiana MascoloGiada MarchisioMaxflan AurajoFábio AmeliaMiguel Mercado
Collections TitleRelease dateCollectsISBNFireflyLegacy Edition: Book One (TPB)November 7, 2018Serenity: Those Left Behind Serenity: Better Days Serenity: The Other Half Serenity: Downtime Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale Serenity: Float Out Serenity: It's Never EasyFireflyLegacy Edition: Book Two (TPB)January 30, 2019Serenity: Leaves on the Wind Serenity: The Warrior and the Wind Serenity: No Power in the 'VerseFireflyLegacy Deluxe Edition (HC)July 1, 2020Serenity: Those Left Behind Serenity: Better Days Serenity: The Other Half Serenity: Downtime Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale Serenity: Float Out Serenity: It's Never Easy Serenity: Leaves on the Wind Serenity: The Warrior and the Wind Serenity: No Power in the 'VerseFirefly: The Unification War Vol. 1 (HC)April 17, 2019Firefly #1–4 Bad Company #1 (Barnes & Noble edition only) (B&N)Firefly: The Unification War Vol. 2 (HC)December 11, 2019Firefly #5–8 Free Comic Book Day 2019Firefly: The Unification War Vol. 3 (HC)May 4, 2020Firefly #9–12Firefly: The Unification WarDeluxe Edition (HC)October 28, 2020Firefly #1–12 Boss Moon: Birth of a Unificator (Free Comic Book Day 2019) Bad Company #1 The Ballad of Chang-Benitez (Exclusive Short Story)Firefly: New Sheriff in the 'Verse Vol. 1 (HC)September 15, 2020The Outlaw Ma Reynolds #1 Firefly #13–15Firefly: New Sheriff in the 'Verse Vol. 2 (HC)January 19, 2021Firefly #16–20Firefly: Blue Sun Rising Vol. 1 (HC)March 30, 2021Firefly: Blue Sun Rising #0 Firefly #21–22Firefly: Blue Sun Rising Vol. 2 (HC)May 18, 2021Firefly #23–24 Firefly: Blue Sun Rising #1Firefly: Blue Sun Rising Deluxe Edition (HC)November 30, 2021The Outlaw Ma Reynolds #1 Firefly #13–24 Firefly: Blue Sun Rising #0–1 Queen of the Night (Exclusive Short Story)Firefly: Return to Earth That Was Vol. 1 (HC)September 22, 2021Firefly #25–28Firefly: Return to Earth That Was Vol. 2 (HC)January 25, 2022Firefly #29–32Firefly: Return to Earth That Was Vol. 3 (HC)June 14, 2022 Firefly #33–36Firefly: Return to Earth That Was Deluxe Edition (HC)January 5, 2023Firefly #25–36 Firefly: River Run #1 The Firefly Holiday Special #1 The Appointment (Exclusive Short Story)Firefly: Brand New 'Verse (HC)February 15, 2022 Firefly: Brand New 'Verse #1–6All-New Firefly: The Gospel According to Jayne Vol. 1 (HC)October 25, 2022 All-New Firefly #1–4All-New Firefly: The Gospel According to Jayne Vol. 2 (HC)October 3, 2023 All-New Firefly #5–8All-New Firefly: The Gospel According to Jayne Vol. 3 (HC)November 23, 2023 All-New Firefly #9–10 All-New Firefly Big Damn Finale #1Firefly: The Fall Guys (HC)October 10, 2024 Firefly: The Fall Guys #1-6
Reception
See also List of comics based on television programs List of comics based on films
References