'Firefly' Returns! Joss Whedon Cult TV Show Getting Second Life As Comic Book, Twitter Rejoices
Jimmy-rustled Joss Whedon fans of the collective TV-watching Internet rejoice! The cult sci-fi television series Firefly is returning...but probably not the way you'd like. Dark Horse is continuing the adventures Malcolm Reynolds et. al. in a monthly comic book series.
The publisher posted the above picture to its website on Friday (August 23) along with this brief press release:
Joss Whedon's beloved Firefly series and Serenity film's lifespan may have been short-lived, but managed to produce one of the most dedicated fanbases in the history of modern science fiction. Dark Horse is proud to be able to keep Mal and his crew flying with new comics and products. Look for the hashtag #WheresSerenity over the next few months on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages for exclusive news on the future of the franchise at Dark Horse!
Fans are reacting on Twitter:
Well, this is just so darn excitin' that I might get my pretty floral bonnet in a twist. #WHERESSERENITY? https://t.co/Vct5fsftdZ
— Rebecca Gilmore (@Gilchek) August 25, 2013
#WheresSerenity? https://t.co/VXox8YX8gH *cries a thousand fangirl tears of joy*
— Kara Szamborski (@KaraSzam) August 23, 2013
Yes yes yes! Thank you @DarkHorseComics: #Firefly #WheresSerenity https://t.co/P73U9v9xzU
— Mathew Wilmot (@HiMyNameIsOften) August 23, 2013
And Dark Horse posted an image of the famous ship, presumably from the upcoming comics.
#WheresSerenity? #firefly #FireflyFridays pic.twitter.com/tnnCxFO19d
— Dark Horse Comics (@DarkHorseComics) August 23, 2013
What do you think of the news that Firefly is returning?
(H/T to Buzzfeed)