BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #1

**MattBrady** · 08-25-2006, 11:55 AM

Dynamite Entertainment has provided Newsarama with a four page preview of next week’s Battlestar Galactica #1 by Greg Pak and Nigel Raynor, with covers by Raynor (25%) Billy Tan (25%), Michael Turner (25%) and a BSG Cast photo cover (25%).

The solicitation for the issue reads:

The biggest comic book event of 2006 begins here as Dynamite Entertainment launches the all-new, Battlestar Galactica comic book series based on the all-new "re-imagined" Battlestar Galactica on SCIFI!! Picking up from the final pages of the best-selling #0 issue, Battlestar Galactica #1 features the ongoing creative team of writer Greg (Planet Hulk) Pak and Nigel Raynor! Joining the inside team we have the all-star team of cover artists Michael Turner with colorist extraordinaire Peter Steigerwald, Billy (Uncanny X-Men) Tan and Nigel Raynor; plus, a special photo cover showcasing the cast of BSG! Our story focus on an "untold tale" taking place in between seasons of the popular show and the return of characters not seen since the smash mini-series that re-launched Galactica to critical acclaim. Don't miss out and don't forget to ask your local retailer about the special incentive covers!

BE SURE TO ASK YOUR LOCAL RETAILER ABOUT THE BSG #1 MICHAEL TURNER SKETCH COVER! BE SURE TO ASK YOUR LOCAL RETAILER ABOUT THE BSG #1 MICHAEL TURNER NEGATIVE ART COVER! BE SURE TO ASK YOUR LOCAL RETAILER ABOUT THE BSG #1 MICHAEL TURNER RRP COVER!

Goodman · 08-25-2006, 12:55 PM

I was quite impressed by the zero issue. I thought Greg Pak really nailed it, and I don't think it's an easy show to get right. I'm looking forward to issue #1. It's one of only two series I'm not waiting for the trade to buy (the other is 52).

DrBat · 08-25-2006, 01:07 PM

I don't know.

I wasn't thrilled by number one, and I know nothing big will happen since it can't affect the show's continuity.

SpyGuy · 08-25-2006, 01:15 PM

Anyone know where the Billy Tan, Michael Turner and cast photo covers are posted? I'd like to see what my other options are besides a so-so Starbuck cover...

Goodman · 08-25-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DrBat

I know nothing big will happen since it can't affect the show's continuity.

I don't know. The story seemed pretty big to me, in terms of ability to put the characters through the emotional wringer. Yeah, they can't kill of Starbuck or anything like that. But once the TV series started skipping weeks and months between episodes, it made room for a lot of interesting "in-between" character stories.

Squashua · 08-25-2006, 01:27 PM

Battlestar Galactica #0 Review at AiCN

It was my first review for them, so be kind. :-)

XmanMoby · 08-25-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodman

I don't know. The story seemed pretty big to me, in terms of ability to put the characters through the emotional wringer. Yeah, they can't kill of Starbuck or anything like that. But once the TV series started skipping weeks and months between episodes, it made room for a lot of interesting "in-between" character stories.

i agree. the only comparison i have is BUFFY, where they filled in between episodes, or the one story "HAUNTED" that takes place between buffy season 3 and 4. The issue #0 of BG said it takes place between episodes 2.05 and 2.06?? there could be some pretty great character bits. there is an entire missing year of stories to tell from the season two finale.

and am i just a dork for wanting cast photos covers?

O.J. Flow · 08-25-2006, 02:16 PM

Damn!
Page 3 is HAWT, yo!

Kolimar · 08-25-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XmanMoby

and am i just a dork for wanting cast photos covers?

Yep.

The_Adventurer · 08-25-2006, 03:53 PM

Looking good.

and I crave only Raynor's cover. Because I only get interiour artist covers, I REFUSE TO PLAY THE VARIENT COVER GAME!

WHO IS WITH ME?!

Derf · 08-25-2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBrady

The biggest comic book event of 2006 begins here as Dynamite Entertainment launches the all-new, Battlestar Galactica comic book series

Really?

The_Adventurer · 08-25-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Derf

Really?

YA RLY!

Certainly better then Civil War!

Maybe not Annihilation though.....

blankpoint · 08-25-2006, 07:14 PM

These guys screwed up big time by having such a huge delay between the 25-cent #0 and #1. A lot of the people off the street who bought #0 were looking for #1 the next month, but they've gradually stopped coming in. This, along with the fact that they hid interior art for the longest time, kept my orders conservative.

Skyldt · 08-25-2006, 07:15 PM

thank god! i was wondering when this was coming out...

JL_Amato · 08-25-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DrBat

I don't know.

I wasn't thrilled by number one, and I know nothing big will happen since it can't affect the show's continuity.

This is number 1.

DrBat · 08-25-2006, 10:35 PM

My mistake; it was #0 (it was 25 cents or something).

Kolimar · 08-27-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by O.J. Flow

Damn!
Page 3 is HAWT, yo!

You're a perv but I have to agree.

That said, Raynor's art doesn't do justice to Kara.

She's more attractive in a normal kind of way, Raynor's Kara looks like the average Hollywood pretty girl.

Lord MaGnUs · 08-27-2006, 08:19 PM

Not digging the art, but I'm so hooked on BSG that I'm gonna get it... yes, no major plot points will come from this, but good character stuff can.

Not From Around · 08-29-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolimar

You're a perv but I have to agree.

That said, Raynor's art doesn't do justice to Kara.

She's more attractive in a normal kind of way, Raynor's Kara looks like the average Hollywood pretty girl.

Participating in a scene like that is all very well. WATCHING it seems pretty icky to me.