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guide to the Farscape comics Farscape comics, sooooo.....



Updated on 29 May 2013: Until such a time as Henson re-licenses these comics, this is as complete as it's gonna get, sadly.



Updated on 3 June 2014: We're at last getting all of "The War for the Uncharted Territories" in trade paperback!



GUIDE TO THE FARSCAPE COMICS



The majority of the Farscape comics published by BOOM! Studios take place after The Peacekeeper Wars, and continue the story of Farscape forward (the equivalent of season 5 of the show). They are as follows, broken down by how they will be collected into bound volumes:



Volume 1: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning

written by Rockne S. O'Bannon & Keith R.A. DeCandido, art by Tommy Patterson

Moya takes Rygel to Hyneria to finally get his throne back, and things go horribly wrong.

Originally published as Farsacpe #1-4, December 2008-April 2009

Published as a hardcover in spring 2009; published as a trade paperback in summer 2010 Volume 2: Strange Detractors

written by O'Bannon & DeCandido, art by Will Sliney

A strange disease sets the crew of Moya against each other.

Originally published as Farscape: Strange Detractors #1-4, April-July 2009

Published as a hardcover in summer 2009; published as a trade paperback in fall 2010 Volume 3: Gone and Back

written by O'Bannon & DeCandido, art by Patterson

Crichton goes to an Unrealized Reality where Zhaan & D'Argo are still alive -- but Crichton and Aeryn never met...

Originally published as Farscape: Gone and Back #1-4, July-October 2009

Published as a hardcover in spring 2010; published as a trade paperback in winter 2011 Volume 4: Tangled Roots

written by O'Bannon & DeCandido, art by Sliney

Crichton and Chiana go after Roiin, the bounty hunter chasing Deke, while Aeryn chases down her past and gets a few surprises.

Originally published as Farscape (ongoing) #1-4, November 2009-February 2010

Published as a trade paperback in spring 2011 Volume 5: Red Sky at Morning

written by O'Bannon & DeCandido, art by Sliney

The homeworld of the Pilots is invaded by a mysterious new alien species, and it's Moya to the rescue -- but another Leviathan got there first...

Originally published as Farscape #5-8, March-June 2010

Published as a trade paperback in summer 2011 Scorpius Volume 1

written by O'Bannon & David Alan Mack, art by Mike Ruiz

Living in exile, Scorpius encounters a mysterious new alien species -- will this be his ticket back to power?

Originally published as Farscape: Scorpius #0-3, April-July 2010

Published as a trade paperback in fall 2010 Volume 6: Compulsions

written by O'Bannon & DeCandido, art by Sliney

Two Leviathans versus the Peacekeepers, and you won't believe the end result....

Originally published as Farscape #9-12, July-October 2010

Published as a trade paperback in winter 2011 Scorpius Volume 2: Glorious Basterds

written by O'Bannon & Mack, art by Gordon Purcell

Scorpius continues his rise to power -- if rise to power it truly is....

Originally published as Farscape: Scorpius #4-7, August-November 2010

Published as a trade paperback in winter 2011 Volume 7: The War for the Uncharted Territories

written by O'Bannon & DeCandido, art by Sliney

NEW! The Kkore have invaded, and all of known space is falling before them: the Scarrans, the Hynerians, the Luxans -- the Peacekeepers are next, unless Crichton and Aeryn can stop them.

Originally published as Farscape #13-24, November 2010-October 2011

Published as a trade paperback in summer 2014



In addition, we've done a "D'Argo trilogy" of three four-issue miniseries that involve Ka D'Argo, under the general title of "Uncharted Tales."



Uncharted Tales Volume 1: D'Argo's Lament

written by DeCandido, art by Neal Edwards

During the third season, D'Argo and Jool must find a substance Moya needs to survive, and get caught in a gang war.

Originally published as Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1-4, April-July 2009

Published as a hardcover in fall 2009, published as a trade paperback in fall 2010 Uncharted Tales Volume 2: D'Argo's Trial

written by DeCandido, art by Caleb Cleveland

The full story of D'Argo's life leading up to the premiere episode -- his courtship with Lo'Laan, their marriage, Jothee's birth, Lo'Laan's death, and the titular trial.

Originally published as Farscape: D'Argo's Trial #1-4, August-November 2009

Published as a hardcover in spring 2010, published as a trade paperback in winter 2011 Uncharted Tales Volume 3: D'Argo's Quest

written by DeCandido, art by Cleveland

Between seasons three and four, D'Argo goes searching for the man who killed his wife -- and instead finds Raxil and a heap of trouble.

Originally published as Farscape: D'Argo's Quest #1-4, December 2009-March 2010

Published as a trade paperback in spring 2011



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(Deleted comment) From: kradical Date: August 10th, 2010 05:42 am (UTC) (Link) Yup, it did. Been out for a while. I'm guessing it's out of print with Amazon or something. Weird.



From: jesterjoker Date: August 10th, 2010 04:47 am (UTC) (Link) I usually go to The Farscape Encyclopedia Project at farscape.wikia.com to find more. From: kradical Date: August 10th, 2010 04:52 pm (UTC) (Link) A fine site, that.... (Deleted comment) From: kradical Date: August 10th, 2010 04:52 pm (UTC) (Link) You're very welcome!

From: a_blackpanther Date: August 10th, 2010 11:36 am (UTC) (Link) Thank you for this! It is most useful!



Also, the comics are so completely awesome! They are a fitting continuation of the show. From: kradical Date: August 10th, 2010 04:53 pm (UTC) (Link) Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the funnybooks! From: (Anonymous) Date: August 21st, 2010 03:53 pm (UTC) (Link) D'Argo's Quest I really liked the D'Argo/Raxil dynamic. I don't suppose there is any hope for another adventure featuring the two of them? I seldom laugh out loud reading comics (in fact never before), but I found myself continually chortling while reading the dialogue between the two.



More please? From: kradical Date: August 21st, 2010 03:58 pm (UTC) (Link) Re: D'Argo's Quest Believe me, nothing would make me happier than to follow up DQ to fill in that final gap between #4 of that mini and D'Argo's arrival on Arnessk. No current plans -- right now, the focus is on "The War for the Uncharted Territories" -- but we'll see what the future brings.... From: (Anonymous) Date: October 7th, 2010 02:38 am (UTC) (Link) Thank you, thank you! Thank you SO much for this list. The timing could not be better--I was just sorting out my FS collection and wondering how to figure out what I'm missing!



Do I assume on the collections where a trade paperback is listed, but no hardcover, that no hardcover version is being sold? If so, what a shame--I love the hardcover versions. From: kradical Date: October 7th, 2010 02:42 am (UTC) (Link) Re: Thank you, thank you! You're very welcome!



And yeah, the only hardcovers will be the five extant ones -- The Beginning of the End of the Beginning, Strange Detractrors, Gone and Back, D'Argo's Lament, and D'Argo's Trial. They'll all be released in trade paperback as well, and subsequent volumes will be in trade as well.

From: pingback_bot Date: October 7th, 2010 07:14 am (UTC) (Link) From Twitter 10-06-2010 bonnie_rocks Userreferenced to your post from From Twitter 10-06-2010 saying: [...] out to buy - if you haven't already), and discuss. http://kradical.livejournal.com/2118843.html [...] From: (Anonymous) Date: November 19th, 2010 12:56 pm (UTC) (Link) Scorpius ongoing #8+? I read from you here:

http://www.watchfarscape.com/forums/showpost.php?p=891323&postcount=2

that Scorpius is ongoing.



However, Boom Studios is only listing Scorpius as far as issue #7 and my local comic book store says that the comic is done and there are no more after #7.



http://www.boom-studios.net/catalogsearch/result/?q=scorpius&x=0&y=0



I know you don't run Boom Studios but can you confirm? From: kradical Date: November 19th, 2010 01:16 pm (UTC) (Link) Re: Scorpius ongoing #8+? Unfortunately, your LCS is correct -- #7 is the last issue of Farscape: Scorpius. The book was intended to be an ongoing series, but readers, retailers, and reviewers all treated it like it was just another miniseries, and sales bore that out, and it wasn't possible to continue it beyond the two story arcs.



You can rest assured, however, that Scorpy-Sue will be playing a big role in "The War for the Uncharted Territories." From: justtheficsmaam Date: November 16th, 2011 03:10 am (UTC) (Link) I think Strange Detractors should have "Bonus Vomit!" as a selling point!



Isn't that what we all know and love about Farscape? From: kradical Date: November 16th, 2011 03:22 am (UTC) (Link) The vomit was actually my idea, not Rockne's, but he totally went for it. His precise note was my all-time favorite note on anything I've ever written, to wit, "Love the puke -- WHO DOESN'T LOVE PUKE???"



This is why I loved working with Rockne.... :) From: (Anonymous) Date: August 24th, 2012 09:31 am (UTC) (Link) Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks Have the final two volumes of the trades been cancelled? Seems vol. 8 was delayed 4 times before Amazon said it was no longer available for pre-order.



I can't handle another cancellation with an unfinished Farscape story! I emailed Boom but no one has gotten back to me. From: kradical Date: August 24th, 2012 04:44 pm (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks I'm looking into this, and when I have an answer, I'll let folks know. From: (Anonymous) Date: October 3rd, 2012 05:04 pm (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks Keith,



Any word on this yet?



Thanks From: (Anonymous) Date: October 9th, 2012 11:34 pm (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks Any updates on the trade paperbacks yet?



Thanks. From: kradical Date: October 10th, 2012 12:28 am (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks Not yet. Still working on it....

From: (Anonymous) Date: October 22nd, 2012 08:36 pm (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks It appears things are getting worse in regard to getting the final 2 trade paperbacks.



Emailed to me from Amazon:



"Hello,



Due to a lack of availability, we will not be able to obtain the following item(s) from your order:



Rockne S. O'Bannon, et al "Farscape Vol. 9"



We've canceled the item(s) and apologize for the inconvenience. If you see a charge for the canceled item, we will refund you within 1-2 business days.



If you are still interested in purchasing this item, it may be available from other sellers. Please visit the detail page for this item below:



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608862720



If you took advantage of a promotional offer when placing this order, this cancellation may affect your order's eligibility for that offer. If this is the case, please contact customer service:



http://www.amazon.com/contact-us



Sincerely,



Customer Service Department

http://www.amazon.com"



Is there a phone number I can call at Boom! Studios?



They can't leave us hanging like the SyFy channel did at the end of season 4! From: Alex Fletcher Date: November 4th, 2012 02:46 am (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks Got confirmation from BOOM! that Vol 8 and 9 were, indeed, cancelled.



Thoroughly disappointed in that myself. Alas. From: (Anonymous) Date: November 6th, 2012 10:53 pm (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks Thanks for the update! I'm heartbroken!



Is there someone I can call to complain about this? From: kradical Date: November 6th, 2012 11:48 pm (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks You'd need to talk to the Jim Henson Company, as they hold the rights. I've been trying to get an answer out of them for a while....

From: (Anonymous) Date: February 6th, 2013 01:53 am (UTC) (Link) Re: Farscape Vol. 8 & Vol. 9 Trade Paperbacks Any more news? I've only just discovered the comic, and knowing I won't be able to complete the set has me this close to just bailing all together. Havnt been so upset since the show was cancelled. From: (Anonymous) Date: November 15th, 2012 11:37 pm (UTC) (Link) Looks like you may be able to see the digital version so the last run of comics here: http://www.comixology.com/Farscape-Vol-4-Ongoing-24/digital-comic/AUG110902



Not as good as the TBP but at least you can finish the story arc.