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| image= | | image=BSG02CovRoss.jpg | ||
| title={{comics|vol2| | | title={{comics|vol2|2|nolink=y}} | ||
| series=Dynamite | | series=Dynamite | ||
| issueno= | | issueno=2 | ||
| episode= | | episode= | ||
| writer= [[Dan Abnett]]<br/>[[Andy Lanning]] | | writer= [[Dan Abnett]]<br/>[[Andy Lanning]] | ||
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| editor= | | editor= | ||
| cover= [[Alex Ross]] (Main Cover and Variants)<br/>[[Chris Eliopoulos]] (Subscription Cover)<br/>Photo Cover | | cover= [[Alex Ross]] (Main Cover and Variants)<br/>[[Chris Eliopoulos]] (Subscription Cover)<br/>Photo Cover | ||
| published= | | published=June 5, 2013 | ||
| collects= | | collects= | ||
| collected=''[[Battlestar Galactica Vol 1: Memorial]]'' | | collected=''[[Battlestar Galactica Vol 1: Memorial]]'' | ||
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| pages=32 | | pages=32 | ||
| isbn= 725130204622 | | isbn= 725130204622 | ||
| prev={{comics| | | prev={{comics|vol2|1}} | ||
| next={{comics|vol2| | | next={{comics|vol2|3}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
:'' | :''Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the [[TOS|original ''Battlestar Galactica'' TV series]], by the industry's premiere cosmic writers, [[Dan Abnett]] and [[Andy Lanning]] (''Legion, Nova, Guardians of the Galaxy'')! After a brutal {{alt|Cylons|TOS|Cylon attack}}, {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} and {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} are lost in time and space, and the {{alt|Galactica|TOS|''Battlestar Galactica''}} has been erased from existence! In a reality without the ''Galactica''... the Cylon's [sic] rule supreme! How will the legendary {{alt|Viper|TOS}} pilots get back?''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200211|title=Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #2|date=|accessdate=07 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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* A version of this issue, the ''Battlestar Galactica #1 Exclusive Subscription Variant'', released in May 2016. Per the publisher: | * A version of this issue, the ''Battlestar Galactica #1 Exclusive Subscription Variant'', released in May 2016. Per the publisher: | ||
*: ''For comic fans that sign up ahead of time with their comic shop to reserve this issue, you can receive an exclusive [[Chris Eliopoulos]] Cute Exclusive cover! This Super Special Subscription Variant is only available for Comic Shop subscribers and limited to INITIAL orders ONLY!''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200131|title=Battlestar Galactica #1 Exclusive Subscription Variant|date=|accessdate=5 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> | *: ''For comic fans that sign up ahead of time with their comic shop to reserve this issue, you can receive an exclusive [[Chris Eliopoulos]] Cute Exclusive cover! This Super Special Subscription Variant is only available for Comic Shop subscribers and limited to INITIAL orders ONLY!''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200131|title=Battlestar Galactica #1 Exclusive Subscription Variant|date=|accessdate=5 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> | ||
* Only 25 copies of a "High-End 'Photo' Ultra-Limited" variant of this issue were released in May 2016. Per the publisher: | |||
*: ''ONLY 25 COPIES IN EXISTENCE! Alex Ross loves the [[TOS|classic BATTLESTAR GALACTICA]], as we clearly tell from his depiction of Lt. {{TOS|Athena}} on this rare variant cover featuring virgin art! Ships bagged and boarded with a Dynamite Certificate of Authenticity.''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200241|title=Battlestar Galactica #2 High-End Alex Ross "Virgin Art" Ultra-Limited Cover|date=|accessdate=7 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> | |||
=== Timeline === | === Timeline === | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
BSG02CovRoss.jpg|'''Main Cover'''<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Ross]] | |||
BSG02CovIncenBW.jpg|'''Incentive Cover.''' Alternate main pencil sketch cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Ross]] | |||
BSG02CovSubscription.jpg|'''Subscription Cover''' "Cute Exclusive"<br/>''Art:'' [[Chris Eliopoulos]] | |||
BSG02CovIncenCute.jpg|'''Incentive Cover''' "Cute Exclusive" with Re-imagined Series "Battlestar Galactica" title logo<br/>''Art:'' [[Chris Eliopoulos]] | |||
BSG02Cov25Only.jpg|'''Virgin art cover.'''<br/>Used in the 25 "ultra rare" versions that were printed. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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File: | File:BSGv2025.jpg|Page 5 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{archivelink|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO= | * {{archivelink|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200211|title=Dynamite.com: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #2}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 2 An issue of the Dynamite series. | ||
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| Issue No. | 2 | |
| Writer(s) | Dan Abnett Andy Lanning | |
| Illustrator(s) | Cezar Razek | |
| Penciller(s) | ||
| Inker(s) | {{{inker}}} | |
| Colorist(s) | Vinicius Townsend | |
| Letterer(s) | Simon Bowland | |
| Editor(s) | ||
| Collection Design | {{{designer}}} | |
| Cover Artist(s) | Alex Ross (Main Cover and Variants) Chris Eliopoulos (Subscription Cover) Photo Cover | |
| Adaptation of | ||
| Published | June 5, 2013 | |
| Collects | ||
| Collected in | Battlestar Galactica Vol 1: Memorial | |
| Reprints | ||
| Reprinted as | ||
| Pages | 32 | |
| ISBN | 725130204622 | |
| Population | 0 Survivors | |
| Special | {{{special}}} | |
| Chronology | ||
| Previous | Next | |
| Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #1 | Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 2 | Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #3 |
| Purchase | ||
| Available at BOOKSAMILLION.COM - Purchase | ||
| Available at Amazon.com – [[amazon:{{{amazon}}}|Purchase]] | ||
| Available at Amazon.co.uk – Purchase | ||
| Available at Things From Another World - Purchase | ||
- Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the original Battlestar Galactica TV series, by the industry's premiere cosmic writers, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Legion, Nova, Guardians of the Galaxy)! After a brutal Cylon attack, Apollo and Starbuck are lost in time and space, and the Battlestar Galactica has been erased from existence! In a reality without the Galactica... the Cylon's [sic] rule supreme! How will the legendary Viper pilots get back?[1]
Plot[edit]
Notes[edit]
Publication Releases[edit]
- A version of this issue, the Battlestar Galactica #1 Exclusive Subscription Variant, released in May 2016. Per the publisher:
- For comic fans that sign up ahead of time with their comic shop to reserve this issue, you can receive an exclusive Chris Eliopoulos Cute Exclusive cover! This Super Special Subscription Variant is only available for Comic Shop subscribers and limited to INITIAL orders ONLY![2]
- Only 25 copies of a "High-End 'Photo' Ultra-Limited" variant of this issue were released in May 2016. Per the publisher:
- ONLY 25 COPIES IN EXISTENCE! Alex Ross loves the classic BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, as we clearly tell from his depiction of Lt. Athena on this rare variant cover featuring virgin art! Ships bagged and boarded with a Dynamite Certificate of Authenticity.[3]
Timeline[edit]
- The comic deliberately uses Adama's facial hair as a "hallway between full beard of 1980 and clean shaven BSG,"[4] further noting that they've been "musing the years they've been forced to roam the galaxy, forever hunted by the relentless, merciless Cylons."[4]
- Furthermore, the events of this comic take place a number of yahrens[4] after the Battle at Galaxy's Edge depicted in "The Hand of God."
Nods[edit]
Miscellany[edit]
Analysis[edit]
Questions[edit]
- What are Doctor Zee's origins?
- How many yahrens have the Fleet been searching for Earth?
- How long have the Colonials known of temporal weapons? Are the Cylons aware of them?
- What are the conditions within the Fleet?
Noteworthy Dialogue[edit]
Related Imagery[edit]
Covers[edit]
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Main Cover
Art: Alex Ross -
Incentive Cover. Alternate main pencil sketch cover.
Art: Alex Ross -
Subscription Cover "Cute Exclusive"
Art: Chris Eliopoulos -
Incentive Cover "Cute Exclusive" with Re-imagined Series "Battlestar Galactica" title logo
Art: Chris Eliopoulos -
Virgin art cover.
Used in the 25 "ultra rare" versions that were printed.
Preview Pages[edit]
- Please Note: These are used for promotional purposes by the publisher, and are provided here in the same vein.
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External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #2 (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 07 April 2020.
- ↑ Battlestar Galactica #1 Exclusive Subscription Variant (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 5 April 2020.
- ↑ Battlestar Galactica #2 High-End Alex Ross "Virgin Art" Ultra-Limited Cover (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 7 April 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 (2013) Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 - Memorial. Dynamite Entertainment, p. 168.
| Dynamite Entertainment Comics Based on the Original Series | ||
| Volume 1 | ||
| Volume 2
Issue #1 | Issue #2 | Issue #3 | Issue #4 | Issue #5 | Issue #6 | Issue #7 | Issue #8 | Issue #9 | Issue #10 | Issue #11 | Issue #12 | ||
| Volume 3 | ||
| Battlestar Galactica Classic: Counterstrike
Issue #0 | Issue #1 | Issue #2 | Issue #3 | Issue #4 | Issue #5 | ||
| Cylon Apocalypse | ||
| Death of Apollo | ||
| Starbuck | ||
