Undirected Anger re: Serenity Comics

Friday, August 5, 2005 9:07 PM

I'm feeling a tad miffed, and I'm not sure where to focus my frustration.<p>
I recently discovered Firefly two weeks ago, and it was a revelation for me. I am now obsessed with it and Serenity, to no small degree.<p>
I saw an issue of Serenity #1 (with Mal on the cover, no less) at a chain bookstore as recently as July 30th. Stupidly thinking that this was the comic book version of the film, I avoided buying it since I didn't want to ruin the surprise.<p>
Since finding out that the comics tell a bridging story between the television show and film, I've begun looking for them to no avail. For reference, I live in San Francisco, not some tiny podunk. Comic book shops have sold out, and I refuse to buy a single issue off of eBay for $10. And yes, they really are selling for that much.<p>
Part of my anger is at Dark Horse for underprinting such a highly demanded series. Part of my anger is at myself for stupidly not buying it when I had the chance. And part of my anger is towards profiteers who, sadly, are charging all that the market will bear.<p>
Critiques of lassez faire capitalism aside, would someone be so kind as to share a brief summary of the comics with a poor, lost soul?<p>
8/6 Update: For those interested, Border's downtown and Virgin Megastore (also downtown) have lots of copies of Serenity #1, but only the Mal cover. Buy them from Borders, since Virgin puts ruttin' price tags on the merchandise and leave gummy residue when pulled off.

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