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| letterer= [[Sal Cipriano]]
| letterer= [[Sal Cipriano]]
| editor=[[Matt Idelson]]
| editor=[[Matt Idelson]]
| cover= [[Alex Sanchez]] (Cover A)<br/>[[Butch Guice]] (Cover B)<br/>[[Juan Doe]] (Cover C)<br/>[[Michael Adams]] (Cover D)
| cover= [[Alex Ross]] (Main Cover and Variants)<br/>[[Chris Eliopoulos]] (Subscription Cover)<br/>Photo Cover
| published=August 3, 2016
| published=May 15, 2013
| collects=
| collects=
| collected=''[[Battlestar Galactica: Folly of the Gods]]''
| collected=''[[Battlestar Galactica Vol 1: Memorial]]''
| reprints=
| reprints=
| reprinted=
| reprinted=
| isbn= 725130250643
| pages=32
| prev={{comics|vol2|12}}
| isbn= 725130204622
| next={{comics|vol3|2}}
| prev={{comics|vol1|5}}
| next={{comics|vol2|2}}
}}
}}


:''The ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> search for sanctuary takes them beyond the limits of known reality and into a cosmic mystery where the hunters become the hunted, ruin and despair dot the skies, and {{alt|Adama|TOS}} goes where friend and family can't follow. [[Cullen Bunn]] (''Sinestro Corps, The Sixth Gun, Deadpool'' & ''The Mercs for Money'') and [[Alex Sanchez]] (''Mad Max: Ride, 30 Days Of Night: Spreading the Disease, Katana)'' invite you on a journey unlike any in the annals of ''[[TOS|Battlestar Galactica]]''!''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513025064301011|title=Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #1|date=|accessdate=24 March 2020|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>
:''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>


==Plot==
==Plot==


* A [[black hole]] materializes out of nowhere, trapping ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' and its {{alt|The Fleet|TOS}}. Unable to escape, Adama orders the Fleet to fly directly into the singularity.
* In transit, a tanker explodes, knocking Adama unconscious and causing damage to ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> control center.
* Colonel {{alt|Tigh|TOS}} communicates to the Fleet following its transit through the black hole, reassuring its members that despite the damages and casualties that they will get through their current predicament.
* {{alt|Apollo|TOS}} visits the [[life center]] where Doctor {{alt|Salik}} and {{alt|Cassiopeia}} tend to Adama. Salik informs Apollo that Adama has suffered a severe concussion, which has been effectively treated; Salik remains puzzled as to why Adama remains comatose for over 20 [[centar]]s, noting that Adama's brain activity is well into the conscious range.
=== Adama ===
* In a dream state, Adama finds himself in his quarters, and is summoned by a voice noting that his "presence is required."
* Adama then finds himself on the planet that {{alt|Baltar|TOS}} was left upon, where "Baltar" explains that "we are, all of us, being summoned." As Adama justifies his decision to maroon Baltar in a humane manner despite Baltar's very betrayal of the human race, "Baltar" replies that he "still found hell" in Adama's compassionate act.
* Adama finds himself amongst {{alt|Cylons|TOS}} in a {{alt|basestar|TOS}} throne room, with "Baltar" berating him for bringing a "human evil" into their midst.
* Adama leaves and finds himself on ''Galactica''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Core Command]], reliving the [[Battle of Cimtar|opening attack at Cimtar]] and asks a befuddled Tigh if they can stop it from happening again.
=== Patrol ===
* Meanwhile, Apollo leads {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}, {{alt|Boomer|TOS}} and {{alt|Sheba}} on a reconnaissance of the new realm they have been deposited into. After consoling a worried Apollo about his father, Sheba detects [[Iblis' planet|a planet]], thickly-ringed with debris of derelicts. Boomer compares the planet to another one in the [[Hovian]] sector, itself featuring a unique magnetic field attracting derelict vessels in the same way.
* The Viper patrol makes planet fall, and the [[Warrior]]s encounter a large group of marooned survivors who desire to celebrate the blessings "to those who fell from the heavens and lived."
* Sheba discovers a large impact crater nearby; Starbuck elects to proceed down to its center, wanting to determine what kind of ship had made it. Apollo elects to ask their welcoming committee for information before climbing down a bottomless pit.
=== Lucifer's Pursuit ===
* At the exit to the singularity, {{alt|Lucifer}}'s lone {{alt|basestar|TOS}} enters the realm, discovering intense interference and signs of destroyed Colonial vessels from the Fleet.
* Lucifer orders squadrons to scout ahead, with plans to achieve what the Cylon Empire has failed to do thus far: destroy the remaining humans.
* In this endeavor, they encounter an attacking force... that force is [[Meclon|also Cylon]].


==Notes==
==Notes==
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=== Publication Releases ===
=== Publication Releases ===


* A version of this issue, the ''Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #1 Rare [[Butch Guice]] "Virgin Art" Edition'', released 3 August 2016. Per the publisher:
* A version of this issue, the ''Battlestar Galactica #1 Exclusive Subscription Variant'', released in May 2016. Per the publisher:
*: ''Industry legend Butch Guice provides his unique perspective on sci-fi television's greatest space fantasy with this super-rare variant edition, presented here without trade dressing for your enjoyment!''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513025064301081|title=Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #1 Rare Butch Guide "Virgin Art" Edition|date=|accessdate=24 March 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>


=== Timeline ===
=== Timeline ===


* The events of this comic take place after the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]] depicted in "{{TOS|The Hand of God}}."  
* 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"/>
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* 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}}."  


=== Nods ===
=== Nods ===
* The planet happened across by the Colonials is a nod to the [[red planet]] from "[[War of the Gods]]."
* This issue launches the "action figure" variant covers by [[Michael Adams]] that would be offered throughout this series, as well as {{comics|vs}}, which visually harken back to the 1978-79 C.E. [[Mattel]] action figure line.
* "In the beginning" is a reference to the creation myth depicted in the [[w:Book of Genesis|Book of Genesis]].


=== Miscellany ===
=== Miscellany ===
* While {{alt|Boxey|TOS}} and {{alt|Muffit}} are seen, they do not participate in this tale.


==Analysis==
==Analysis==


* The use of a "[[black hole]]" to transport {{alt|The Fleet|TOS}} to another universe aligns with some theoretical concepts relating to either charged [[w:Reissner–Nordström metric|Reissner-Nordström]] or rotating [[w:Kerr metric|Kerr]] black holes.
* The use of a singularity to transport the Fleet elsewhere (also planned by {{alt|Iblis}}) is a trope that appears again in the {{comics|vs}} series.
* Adama being tortured by visions of his past is a trope also visited previously in the Berkley novel, ''[[The Nightmare Machine]]'', as well as prior to that in ''[[The Memory Machine]]''&mdash;a story polot line that factors into a larger part of [[Marvel Comics]]' 1978-79 run.
* {{alt|Lucifer}}'s pursuit of power continues unabated, even more intensely without the influence of his human mentor, {{alt|Baltar|TOS}}. This is in keeping with Lucifer's actions and motives in "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part II]]."


==Questions==
==Questions==
* How does a "black hole" mysteriously appear right before ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' without warning? ({{comics|vol3|4|Answer}})
* Is there an external force keeping Adama in a coma? ({{comics|vol3|2|Answer}})
* Is Adama able to influence the past at the [[Battle of Cimtar]]? ({{comics|vol3|2|Answer}})
* What ship crashed on the [[Iblis' planet]] that caused the huge impact crater?
* What are the motives of the denizens of said planet who come to welcome them?
* Where did the [[Meclons|other Cylons]] come from, and why are they attacking Lucifer's forces? ({{comics|vol3|2|Partial Answer}})


==Noteworthy Dialogue==
==Noteworthy Dialogue==


* '''"Baltar"''': Say what you will about the {{alt|Cylons|TOS}}, but they have no demons. No devils. Save for {{alt|Iblis||those who created them}}! In that way, they are not so different {{alt|Adama|TOS|from you}}.
* ''After exiting the [[black hole]], {{alt|Lucifer}} receives word that a few smaller ships from {{alt|The Fleet|TOS}} were destroyed:''


: '''Lucifer''': {{alt|Galactica|TOS|That ship}}&mdash;and the humans it houses&mdash;is far too annoying to be destroyed so easily. And so... here we are... pursuing our enemy through a [[black hole]]... into the heart of unknown space. But the Colonials will not hide for long. Dispatch scouts at once.
: '''Centurion''': [[By your command]].
: '''Lucifer''': Here... in uncharted territory... I will do what the [[Cylon Empire]] has failed to do thus far. I&mdash;{{alt|Imperious Leader||above all}}&mdash;will be a Cylon like no ''other''.


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<gallery>
<gallery>
BSGClass201601CovEIncen10SanchezBW.jpg|'''Cover E''' Black-and-white cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Alex Sanchez]]
BSGClass201601CovFIncen20GuiceBW.jpg|'''Cover F''' Black-and-white cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Butch Guice]]
File:BSGClass201601CovGIncen25DoeVirg.jpg|'''Cover G''' Boxey and Muffit virgin cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Juan Doe]]
BSGClass201601CovHRareGuiceVirg.jpg|'''Cover H''' Rare Adama and crowd virgin cover.<br/>''Art:'' [[Butch Guice]]<br/>''Colors:'' [[Alex Guimarães]]
</gallery>


==== Earlier Unused Iterations ====
: ''The following are unused concept covers that differ from the final released product.''
<gallery>
BSGClass201601CovDAdamsActionFIgure.jpg|'''Cover D''' Adama Action Figure Cover<br/>''Art:'' [[Michael Adams]]
BSGClass201601CovDAdamsActionFIgureNOTFINAL.jpg|'''Cover D''' Adama Action Figure Cover<br/>''Art:'' [[Michael Adams]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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BSG201601Int4.jpg|Page 4
BSG201601Int5.jpg|Page 5
BSG201601Int5.jpg|Page 5
BSG201600101415SanchezMiwa4mat.jpg|Page 19 - Virgin
BSG2016001017SanchezMiwa4mat.jpg|Page 21 - Virgin
BSG2016001020SanchezMiwa4matREV.jpg|Page 24 - Virgin
</gallery>
</gallery>


==External links==
==External links==


* {{archivelink|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513025064301081|title=Dynamite.com: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOL. 3 #1 RARE BUTCH GUICE "VIRGIN ART" EDITION}}
* {{archivelink|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020462200111|title=Dynamite.com: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #1}}


==References==
==References==

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Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol 3 #1 (a.k.a. "In the Beginning")
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MEMORIAL Part 1! 2013 marks the 35th anniversary of the 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 Cylon attack, Adama and the crew of the Galactica are forced to deploy Dr Zee's experimental temporal weapons with unexpected results that leave Apollo and Starbuck lost in time and space in an alternate reality with no Galactica and no way of returning home![1]

Plot

Notes

Publication Releases

  • 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]

Timeline

  • 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."

Nods

Miscellany

Analysis

Questions

Noteworthy Dialogue

Related Imagery

Covers

Other Incentives

Preview Pages

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

References

  1. ↑ Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 2 #1 (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 05 April 2020.
  2. ↑ Battlestar Galactica #1 Exclusive Subscription Variant (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 5 April 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 (2013) Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 - Memorial. Dynamite Entertainment, p. 168.
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