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| series=Dynamite
| series=Dynamite
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| issueno=5
| episode=
| episode=
| writer= [[Dan Abnett]]<br/>[[Andy Lanning]]
| writer= [[Dan Abnett]]<br/>[[Andy Lanning]]
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| 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=May 15, 2013
| published=September 18, 2013
| collects=
| collects=
| collected=''[[Battlestar Galactica Vol 1: Memorial]]''
| collected=''[[Battlestar Galactica Vol 1: Memorial]]''
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| pages=32
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| isbn= 725130204622
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:''MEMORIAL Part 1! 2013 marks the 35th anniversary of the [[Original Series|original ''Battlestar Galactica'' TV series]] and to celebrate Dynamite is launching a brand new series, written by cosmic supremos, [[Dan Abnett]] & [[Andy Lanning]] (''Legion, Nova, Guardians of the Galaxy'')! Set in classic BSG continuity, this series celebrates 35 years of epic space opera when, following a surprise {{alt|Cylons|TOS|Cylon}} attack, {{alt|Adama|TOS}} and the crew of the ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' are forced to deploy Dr {{alt|Zee}}'s experimental [[temporal weapons]] with unexpected results that leave {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} and {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} lost in time and space in an alternate reality with no ''Galactica'' and no way of returning home!''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200111|title=Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #1|date=|accessdate=05 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>
:''{{alt|Starbuck|TOS}} and {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} must help the beleaguered human resistance fighters against overwhelming odds as they face extinction at the hands of the {{alt|Cylon Empire|TOS|all-pervading Cylon empire|reality}}. it's [sic] all or nothing for our time-displaced heroes as winning may jeopardize their chances of returning home.''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200511|title=Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #5|date=|accessdate=8 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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=== Publication Releases ===
=== Publication Releases ===


* 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 #5 Exclusive Subscription Variant'', released in September 2013. 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>
*: ''A super-special, exclusive [[Chris Eliopoulos]] Cute cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders!''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200521|title=Battlestar Galactica #5 Exclusive Subscription Variant|date=|accessdate=8 April 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>


=== Timeline ===
=== Timeline ===
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* The comic deliberately uses Adama's facial hair as a  "hallway between full beard of ''[[Galactica 1980|1980]]'' and clean shaven BSG,"<ref name="memorial-168">{{cite_book|last=|first=|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|year=2013|title=Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 - Memorial|publisher=Dynamite Entertainment|pages=168|location=|id=}}</ref> further noting that they've been "musing the years they've been forced to roam the galaxy, forever hunted by the relentless, merciless {{alt|Cylons|TOS}}."<ref name="memorial-168"/>  
* The comic deliberately uses Adama's facial hair as a  "hallway between full beard of ''[[Galactica 1980|1980]]'' and clean shaven BSG,"<ref name="memorial-168">{{cite_book|last=|first=|authorlink=|authorlinkurl=|year=2013|title=Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 - Memorial|publisher=Dynamite Entertainment|pages=168|location=|id=}}</ref> further noting that they've been "musing the years they've been forced to roam the galaxy, forever hunted by the relentless, merciless {{alt|Cylons|TOS}}."<ref name="memorial-168"/>  
* Furthermore, the events of this comic take place a number of [[yahrens]]<ref name="memorial-168"/>  after the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]] depicted in "{{TOS|The Hand of God}}."  
* Furthermore, the events of this comic take place a number of [[yahrens]]<ref name="memorial-168"/>  after the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]] depicted in "{{TOS|The Hand of God}}."  
* This issue concludes the "Memorial" arc.


=== Nods ===
=== Nods ===
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==Questions==
==Questions==


* What are Doctor {{alt|Zee}}'s origins?
 
* How many [[yahren]]s have {{alt|The Fleet|TOS|the Fleet}} been searching for {{alt|Earth|TOS}}?
* How long have the Colonials known of [[temporal weapons]]? Are the {{alt|Cylons|TOS}} aware of them?
* What are the conditions within the Fleet?


==Noteworthy Dialogue==
==Noteworthy Dialogue==
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BSG01CovRoss.jpg|'''Main Cover'''<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Ross]]
BSG05CovRoss.jpg|'''Main Cover'''<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Ross]]
BSG01CovIncenRossBW.jpg|'''Incentive Cover.''' Alternate main pencil sketch cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Ross]]
BSG05Cov25Only.jpg|'''Virgin cover'''.<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Ross]]
BSG01CovDF.jpg|'''Virgin cover'''.<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Ross]]
BSG05CovSubscription.jpg|'''Subscription Cover''' "Cute Exclusive"<br/>''Art:'' [[Chris Eliopoulos]]
BSG01CovSubscription.jpg|'''Subscription Cover''' "Cute Exclusive"<br/>''Art:'' [[Chris Eliopoulos]]
BSG01Cov25Only.jpg|'''Photo cover.'''<br/>Promotional photo featuring [[Richard Hatch]], [[Lorne Greene]], and [[Dirk Benedict]] (L-R).
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Revision as of 00:44, 9 April 2020

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Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 5
Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 5
An issue of the Dynamite series.
Issue No. 5
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 September 18, 2013
Collects
Collected in Battlestar Galactica Vol 1: Memorial
Reprints
Reprinted as
Pages 32
ISBN 725130204622
Population 0 Survivors
Special {{{special}}}
Chronology
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Starbuck and Apollo must help the beleaguered human resistance fighters against overwhelming odds as they face extinction at the hands of the all-pervading Cylon empire. it's [sic] all or nothing for our time-displaced heroes as winning may jeopardize their chances of returning home.[1]

Plot[edit]

Notes[edit]

Publication Releases[edit]

  • A version of this issue, the Battlestar Galactica #5 Exclusive Subscription Variant, released in September 2013. Per the publisher:
    A super-special, exclusive Chris Eliopoulos Cute cover, only available to comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders![2]

Timeline[edit]

  • The comic deliberately uses Adama's facial hair as a "hallway between full beard of 1980 and clean shaven BSG,"[3] further noting that they've been "musing the years they've been forced to roam the galaxy, forever hunted by the relentless, merciless Cylons."[3]
  • Furthermore, the events of this comic take place a number of yahrens[3] after the Battle at Galaxy's Edge depicted in "The Hand of God."
  • This issue concludes the "Memorial" arc.

Nods[edit]

Miscellany[edit]

Analysis[edit]

Questions[edit]

Noteworthy Dialogue[edit]

Related Imagery[edit]

Covers[edit]

Preview Pages[edit]

Please Note: These are used for promotional purposes by the publisher, and are provided here in the same vein.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #5 (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 8 April 2020.
  2. Battlestar Galactica #5 Exclusive Subscription Variant (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 8 April 2020.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 (2013) Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 - Memorial. Dynamite Entertainment, p. 168.