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|penciller = [[Tommy Patterson]] |
|penciller = [[Tommy Patterson]] |
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|letterer = [[Ed Dukeshire]] |
|letterer = [[Ed Dukeshire]] |
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|editor = [[Matt Gagnon]] |
|editor = [[Matt Gagnon]] |
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|publisher = [[BOOM! Studios]] |
|publisher = [[BOOM! Studios]] |
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− | |publication date = December |
+ | |publication date = {{d|December|24|2008}} |
|pages = 24 |
|pages = 24 |
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|timeline = Post-Peacekeeper Wars |
|timeline = Post-Peacekeeper Wars |
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− | |series = [[Farscape |
+ | |series = [[Farscape: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning]] |
|issue = 1 |
|issue = 1 |
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− | |preceded by = [[Peacekeeper Wars: Part 2]] |
+ | |preceded by = ''[[Peacekeeper Wars: Part 2]]'' |
− | |followed by = [[ |
+ | |followed by = "[[Dungeons and Dominars]]" |
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:''This article covers the first issue of the ''Farscape'' comic book. For John Crichton's module, see ''[[Farscape-1]]'' '' |
:''This article covers the first issue of the ''Farscape'' comic book. For John Crichton's module, see ''[[Farscape-1]]'' '' |
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+ | '''''Return of the King''''' is the first issue of the [[Farscape (2008 Comic Book Series)|Farscape comic series]] and the first issue of the [[Farscape: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning|first arc and miniseries]]. |
==Publisher's Summary== |
==Publisher's Summary== |
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+ | ''TV's Sci Fi masterpiece FARSCAPE returns! Farscape creator Rockne O’Bannon continues his creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper Wars left off! Find out what's in store for John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, Rygel, Chiana, and the rest of the Moya crew! Do the comics tie into Sci-Fi Channel's upcoming webisodes? You know it, ‘Scapers! Don’t frelling miss this!'' |
==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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− | Shortly after ''[[The Peacekeeper Wars]]'', [[Moya]] is en route to [[Hyneria]] when [[Rygel XVI|Rygel]] learns that his cousin [[Dominar]] [[Bishan]] has placed a bounty on his head. [[John Crichton]] and [[Aeryn Sun]] adjust to their lives as parents as Crichton searches for a planet to settle down. [[Chiana]], meanwhile, copes with her grief at [[Ka D'Argo]]'s [[Peacekeeper Wars: Part 2|death]] by constantly having sex with [[Jothee]]. No one notices a dark, mysterious craft tailing Moya. |
+ | Shortly after ''[[The Peacekeeper Wars]]'', [[Moya]] is en route to [[Hyneria]] when [[Rygel XVI|Rygel]] learns that his cousin [[Dominar]] [[Bishan]] has placed a bounty on his head. [[John Crichton]] and [[Aeryn Sun]] adjust to their lives as parents as Crichton searches for a planet to settle down. [[Chiana]], meanwhile, copes with her grief at [[Ka D'Argo]]'s [[Peacekeeper Wars: Part 2|death]] by constantly having sex with [[Ka Jothee|Jothee]]. No one notices a dark, mysterious craft tailing Moya. |
Moya reaches Hynerian space and Rygel plans to meet with a group of supporters on Hyneria's fourth moon. Rygel, Chiana, and Jothee take a [[transport pod]] to meet with Rygel's people while John and Aeryn stay aboard Moya to take care of baby D'Argo, whom Crichton has nicknamed "Deke". The rendezvous with Rygel's "supporters" turns out to be a trap and Bishan's men capture Rygel, Chiana, and Jothee. |
Moya reaches Hynerian space and Rygel plans to meet with a group of supporters on Hyneria's fourth moon. Rygel, Chiana, and Jothee take a [[transport pod]] to meet with Rygel's people while John and Aeryn stay aboard Moya to take care of baby D'Argo, whom Crichton has nicknamed "Deke". The rendezvous with Rygel's "supporters" turns out to be a trap and Bishan's men capture Rygel, Chiana, and Jothee. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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===Characters=== |
===Characters=== |
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− | *[[Bishan]] |
+ | * [[Bishan]] |
− | *[[Chiana]] |
+ | * [[Chiana]] |
− | *[[John Crichton]] |
+ | * [[John Crichton]] |
− | *[[Aeryn Sun |
+ | * [[Aeryn Sun]] |
− | *[[D'Argo Sun-Crichton]] |
+ | * [[D'Argo Sun-Crichton]] |
− | *[[Gighun]] |
+ | * [[Gighun]] {{1st}} |
+ | * [[Ka Jothee]] |
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− | *[[Mmyna]] (first appearance) |
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+ | * [[Mmyna]] {{1st}} |
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− | *[[Monlan]] (first appearance) |
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− | *[[ |
+ | * [[Monlan]] {{1st}} |
+ | * ''[[Moya]]'' |
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− | *[[Noranti Pralatong|Noranti]] |
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− | *[[ |
+ | * [[Noranti Pralatong|Noranti]] |
− | *[[ |
+ | * [[Pilot (Moya)|Pilot]] |
+ | * [[Roiin]] {{1st}} |
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− | *[[Turralade]] (first appearance) |
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+ | * [[Rygel XVI|Rygel]] |
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− | *[[Bialar Crais]] (mentioned) |
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+ | * [[Turralde]] {{1st}} |
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− | *[[ |
+ | * [[Bialar Crais]] {{mention}} |
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− | *[[DK]] (mentioned) |
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− | *[[ |
+ | * [[Ka D'Argo]] {{mention}} |
− | *[[ |
+ | * [[DK]] {{mention}} |
+ | * [[Gilina Renaez]] {{mention}} |
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− | *[[Stark]] (mentioned) |
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+ | * [[Joolushko Tunai Fenta Hovalis|Jool]] {{mention}} |
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− | *[[Talyn]] (mentioned) |
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− | *[[ |
+ | * [[Stark]] {{mention}} |
− | *[[ |
+ | * [[Talyn]] {{mention}} |
− | *[[ |
+ | * [[Zotoh Zhaan]] {{mention}} |
+ | * [[Scorpius]] {{cover}} |
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+ | * [[Sikozu Svala Shanti Sugaysi Shanu|Sikozu]] {{cover}} |
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− | :''Note: Although Sikozu is featured on the cover of both this first issue and the later graphic novel omnibus of the story arc, she does not actually appear at any point in the storyline. Sikozu makes her first appearance in the comic book in the next story arc, ''[[Strange Detractors]]''. |
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===Creatures=== |
===Creatures=== |
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===Locations=== |
===Locations=== |
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+ | * [[Earth]] {{mention}} |
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+ | ** [[Memphis]] {{mention}} |
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+ | ** [[Cape Canaveral]] {{mention}} |
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− | *Florida |
+ | ** [[Florida]] {{mention}} |
− | *[[Gammak Base]] |
+ | * [[Gammak Base]] {{mention}} |
+ | * [[Hynerian System]] |
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− | *Memphis, Tennessee (mentioned) |
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+ | *** [[Dominar's Lake]] |
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+ | ** [[Oort Cloud]] |
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===Organizations and titles=== |
===Organizations and titles=== |
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− | *[[Dominar]] |
+ | * [[Dominar]] |
− | *Hynerian Army |
+ | * Hynerian Army |
− | **General |
+ | ** General |
− | *[[Luxan]] Army |
+ | * [[Luxan]] Army |
− | **[[Kleeva]] |
+ | ** [[Kleeva]] |
− | *[[IASA]] |
+ | * [[IASA]] {{mention}} |
− | *[[Peacekeeper]]s |
+ | * [[Peacekeeper]]s {{mention}} |
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===Sentient species=== |
===Sentient species=== |
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− | *[[Human]] |
+ | * [[Human]] |
− | *[[Hynerian]] |
+ | * [[Hynerian]] |
− | *[[Leviathan]] |
+ | * [[Leviathan]] |
− | *[[Luxan]]/Sebacean |
+ | * [[Luxan]]/Sebacean |
− | *[[Pilot (species)|Pilot]] |
+ | * [[Pilot (species)|Pilot]] |
− | *[[Sebacean]] |
+ | * [[Sebacean]] |
− | *[[Eidelon]] |
+ | * [[Eidelon]] {{mention}} |
− | *[[Halosian]] |
+ | * [[Halosian]] {{mention}} |
− | *[[Scarran]] |
+ | * [[Scarran]] {{mention}} |
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===Vehicles and vessels=== |
===Vehicles and vessels=== |
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− | *Moya |
+ | * ''Moya'' |
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− | *[[Royal hover sled]] |
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+ | * [[ThroneSled]] |
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===Weapons and technology=== |
===Weapons and technology=== |
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+ | * [[Comms]] |
+ | * [[Qualta Blade]] |
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===Miscellaneous=== |
===Miscellaneous=== |
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− | *[[Cycle]] |
+ | * [[Cycle]] |
− | *[[Fahrbot]] |
+ | * [[Fahrbot]] |
− | *[[Frell]] |
+ | * [[Frell]] |
− | *[[Hezmana]] |
+ | * [[Hezmana]] |
− | *[[Mivonks]] |
+ | * [[Mivonks]] |
− | *[[Wormhole]] |
+ | * [[Wormhole]] {{mention}} |
− | *[[Yotz]] |
+ | * [[Yotz]] |
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+ | ===Crichtonisms=== |
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+ | * ''[[National Enquirer]]'' |
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+ | * ''[[Dr. Strangelove]]'' |
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+ | ** ''[[Muffley]]'' |
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+ | * [[Murphy's Law]] |
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==Cover Gallery== |
==Cover Gallery== |
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File:No 1 3rd Print.jpg|Third Printing Cover |
File:No 1 3rd Print.jpg|Third Printing Cover |
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</gallery> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.boom-studios.net/farscape-1-cover-a.html BOOM! Studios Preview] |
*[http://www.boom-studios.net/farscape-1-cover-a.html BOOM! Studios Preview] |
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*[http://terrafirmascapers.com/index.php/topic,26762.25.html Title revealed] |
*[http://terrafirmascapers.com/index.php/topic,26762.25.html Title revealed] |
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*[http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/12/04/exclusive-preview-farscape-creator-rockne-obannon-brings-series-back-as-a-comic-book/ Preview] |
*[http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/12/04/exclusive-preview-farscape-creator-rockne-obannon-brings-series-back-as-a-comic-book/ Preview] |
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Revision as of 01:57, 13 April 2019
- This article covers the first issue of the Farscape comic book. For John Crichton's module, see Farscape-1
Return of the King is the first issue of the Farscape comic series and the first issue of the first arc and miniseries.
Publisher's Summary
TV's Sci Fi masterpiece FARSCAPE returns! Farscape creator Rockne O’Bannon continues his creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper Wars left off! Find out what's in store for John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, Rygel, Chiana, and the rest of the Moya crew! Do the comics tie into Sci-Fi Channel's upcoming webisodes? You know it, ‘Scapers! Don’t frelling miss this!
Summary
Shortly after The Peacekeeper Wars, Moya is en route to Hyneria when Rygel learns that his cousin Dominar Bishan has placed a bounty on his head. John Crichton and Aeryn Sun adjust to their lives as parents as Crichton searches for a planet to settle down. Chiana, meanwhile, copes with her grief at Ka D'Argo's death by constantly having sex with Jothee. No one notices a dark, mysterious craft tailing Moya.
Moya reaches Hynerian space and Rygel plans to meet with a group of supporters on Hyneria's fourth moon. Rygel, Chiana, and Jothee take a transport pod to meet with Rygel's people while John and Aeryn stay aboard Moya to take care of baby D'Argo, whom Crichton has nicknamed "Deke". The rendezvous with Rygel's "supporters" turns out to be a trap and Bishan's men capture Rygel, Chiana, and Jothee.
Appearances
Characters
- Bishan
- Chiana
- John Crichton
- Aeryn Sun
- D'Argo Sun-Crichton
- Gighun (first appearance)
- Ka Jothee
- Mmyna (first appearance)
- Monlan (first appearance)
- Moya
- Noranti
- Pilot
- Roiin (first appearance)
- Rygel
- Turralde (first appearance)
- Bialar Crais (mentioned)
- Jack Crichton (mentioned)
- Ka D'Argo (mentioned)
- DK (mentioned)
- Gilina Renaez (mentioned)
- Jool (mentioned)
- Stark (mentioned)
- Talyn (mentioned)
- Zotoh Zhaan (mentioned)
- Scorpius (cover only)
- Sikozu (cover only)
Creatures
Locations
- Commerce planet (mentioned)
- Earth (mentioned)
- Memphis (mentioned)
- Cape Canaveral (mentioned)
- Florida (mentioned)
- Gammak Base (mentioned)
- Hynerian System
- Hyneria
- Dominar's Lake
- Fourth Moon of Hyneria
- Oort Cloud
- Hyneria
- Shadow Depository (mentioned)
- Tornaga
Organizations and titles
- Dominar
- Hynerian Army
- General
- Luxan Army
- IASA (mentioned)
- Peacekeepers (mentioned)
Sentient species
- Human
- Hynerian
- Leviathan
- Luxan/Sebacean
- Pilot
- Sebacean
- Eidelon (mentioned)
- Halosian (mentioned)
- Scarran (mentioned)
Vehicles and vessels
- Farscape-1 (mentioned)
- Moya
- Prowler (mentioned)
- ThroneSled
- Transport pod
Weapons and technology
Miscellaneous
Crichtonisms
- National Enquirer
- Dr. Strangelove
- Muffley
- Murphy's Law
Cover Gallery
Collections
- Farscape Volume 1 (hardcover)