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*"Learn to Fly with Kara Thrace" - Feature exploring [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] piloting and [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck's]] role as a fighter pilot
*"Learn to Fly with Kara Thrace" - Feature exploring [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] piloting and [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck's]] role as a fighter pilot
*"On Set with the VFX Team" - Behind-the-scenes look at the visual effects production process
*"On Set with the VFX Team" - Behind-the-scenes look at the visual effects production process
*Merchandise spotlight: Coverage of the [[Dynamite Entertainment]] [[Battlestar Galactica 0|Battlestar Galactica comic book]] launch
*Merchandise spotlight: Coverage of the [[Dynamite Entertainment]] [[Battlestar Galactica 0|''Battlestar Galactica'' comic book]] launch
*Look at the latest collectible models from the series
*Look at the latest collectible models from the series


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*[[Grace Park]]'s portrayal of [[Sharon Valerii]] (and later [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]]) was one of the most complex performances in the series, as she played multiple versions of the same [[Humanoid Cylon|Cylon model]] with distinct personalities and loyalties.
*[[Grace Park]]'s portrayal of [[Sharon Valerii]] (and later [[Sharon Agathon|Sharon "Athena" Agathon]]) was one of the most complex performances in the series, as she played multiple versions of the same [[Humanoid Cylon|Cylon model]] with distinct personalities and loyalties.
*[[Callum Keith Rennie]]'s [[Leoben Conoy]] was introduced in the [[Miniseries]] and had become a recurring antagonist throughout the series, particularly in his [[The Destiny|obsessive interactions]] with [[Kara Thrace]].
*[[Callum Keith Rennie]]'s [[Leoben Conoy]] was introduced in the [[Miniseries]] and had become a recurring antagonist throughout the series, particularly in his [[The Destiny|obsessive interactions]] with [[Kara Thrace]].
*The [[Dynamite Entertainment]] comic book series launched in May 2006 with a [[Battlestar Galactica 0|#0 issue]], followed by the ongoing series, marking a significant expansion of the Battlestar Galactica franchise into comics.
*The [[Dynamite Entertainment]] comic book series launched in May 2006 with a [[Battlestar Galactica 0|#0 issue]], followed by the ongoing series, marking a significant expansion of the ''Battlestar Galactica'' franchise into comics.
*The visual effects team's work was a crucial element in making the Re-imagined Series' space battles and ship designs feel realistic and documentary-like, a significant departure from traditional science fiction aesthetics.
*The visual effects team's work was a crucial element in making the Re-imagined Series' space battles and ship designs feel realistic and documentary-like, a significant departure from traditional science fiction aesthetics.
*Like all issues of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.
*Like all issues of ''The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine'', this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.
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*[[Callum Keith Rennie]]
*[[Callum Keith Rennie]]
*[[Leoben Conoy]]
*[[Leoben Conoy]]
*[[Battlestar Galactica (comics)]]
*[[List of Comics]]
*[[Sharon Gosling]]
*[[Sharon Gosling]]


Latest revision as of 15:24, 6 December 2025

Issue 5
Issue 5
A magazine of the Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine line
Issue No. 5
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Published 24 May 2006
(May/June 2006)
ISBN [[Special:Booksources/{{{isbn}}}|{{{isbn}}}]]
Chronology
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Issue 4 Issue 5 Issue 6
Paperback Version
Available at Amazon.com – Purchase
Available at Amazon.co.uk – Purchase
Audiobook Version
Available at iTunes – [{{{itunes}}} Purchase]

Issue 5 of the Battlestar Galactica: The Official Magazine is a Titan Magazines publication released in May 2006 covering the Re-imagined Series. Published between Season 2 and Season 3, this issue provided coverage of the series during the hiatus period.

Publication Details

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Issue 5 was released with two different cover variants:

  • Newsstand Edition: Titled "Fall From Grace" - available at newsstands and general retail outlets
  • PX Edition (Previews Exclusive): Titled "Fall From Grace" - available exclusively at comic specialty shops

The magazine retailed for $6.99 USD and was released on May 24, 2006.

Coverage

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  • Grace Park - In the cover story "Fall From Grace," Park discusses the secrets and sins of Sharon Valerii, exploring the character's complex journey from trusted pilot to Cylon infiltrator
  • Callum Keith Rennie - Interview investigating the actor's portrayal of Leoben Conoy, one of the most enigmatic and philosophically-minded Cylon models

Behind-the-Scenes Content

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  • "Learn to Fly with Kara Thrace" - Feature exploring Viper piloting and Starbuck's role as a fighter pilot
  • "On Set with the VFX Team" - Behind-the-scenes look at the visual effects production process
  • Merchandise spotlight: Coverage of the Dynamite Entertainment Battlestar Galactica comic book launch
  • Look at the latest collectible models from the series

Credits

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Editorial Staff

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Notes

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  • This issue was published during the hiatus between Season 2 and Season 3, keeping fans engaged during the wait for new episodes.
  • Grace Park's portrayal of Sharon Valerii (and later Sharon "Athena" Agathon) was one of the most complex performances in the series, as she played multiple versions of the same Cylon model with distinct personalities and loyalties.
  • Callum Keith Rennie's Leoben Conoy was introduced in the Miniseries and had become a recurring antagonist throughout the series, particularly in his obsessive interactions with Kara Thrace.
  • The Dynamite Entertainment comic book series launched in May 2006 with a #0 issue, followed by the ongoing series, marking a significant expansion of the Battlestar Galactica franchise into comics.
  • The visual effects team's work was a crucial element in making the Re-imagined Series' space battles and ship designs feel realistic and documentary-like, a significant departure from traditional science fiction aesthetics.
  • Like all issues of The Official Battlestar Galactica Magazine, this publication featured full-color photography and production imagery.

Covers

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  • Issue 5 - "Fall From Grace"
    Issue 5 - "Fall From Grace"
  • Preliminary issue #5 Newsstand Edition cover used in sales solicitation circa 2006 CE.
    Preliminary issue #5 Newsstand Edition cover used in sales solicitation circa 2006 CE.
  • Preliminary issue #5 Previews Edition cover used in sales solicitation circa 2006 CE.
    Preliminary issue #5 Previews Edition cover used in sales solicitation circa 2006 CE.
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See Also

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