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: ''The shocking new'' Battlestar Galactica ''event starts here! [[The Fleet (TOS-DE alternate)|The fleet]] has been travelling for [[7358 (alternate)|ten years]], and at last the human survivors seem to be leaving [[Thousand-Yahren War (alternate)|the war]] and the [[Cylons (TOS-DE alternate)|Cylons]] behind them. But the threats never go away. A voice from the past and a bizarre twist of fate leads'' Galactica ''into danger once again, and events will take place that will change everything, forever. A milestone in'' Battlestar ''continuity, by'' Guardians of the Galaxy ''writer [[Dan Abnett]] and cosmic superstar artist [[Dietrich Smith]].''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513022440801011|title=
: ''The shocking new'' Battlestar Galactica ''event starts here! [[The Fleet (TOS-DE alternate)|The fleet]] has been travelling for [[7358 (alternate)|ten years]], and at last the human survivors seem to be leaving [[Thousand-Yahren War (alternate)|the war]] and the [[Cylons (TOS-DE alternate)|Cylons]] behind them. But the threats never go away. A voice from the past and a bizarre twist of fate leads'' {{Alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}} ''into danger once again, and events will take place that will change everything, forever. A milestone in'' Battlestar ''continuity, by'' [[W:Guardians of the Galaxy|Guardians of the Galaxy]] ''writer [[Dan Abnett]] and cosmic superstar artist [[Dietrich Smith]].''<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513022440801011|title=
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE DEATH OF APOLLO #1|date=|accessdate=06 November 2021|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE DEATH OF APOLLO #1|date=|accessdate=06 November 2021|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
* The issue begins ''in media res'' during Major {{Alt|Apollo|TOS-DE}}'s attempt to [[Encounter of the Super Basestar|escape the Cylon ambush]]. After reporting the loss of his two wingmen, [[Zurel]] and [[Neats]], his {{Alt|Viper|TOS-DE}} succumbs to damage and falls towards a pitted planetoid, ablaze.
* Three days earlier, Commander {{Alt|Adama|TOS-DE}} makes a grand speech in {{Alt|core command|TOS-DE}} before an assembly of {{Alt|Colonial Warrior|TOS-DE}}s, commemorating the endurance of the Fleet and its Warrios over the past ten [[yahren]]<nowiki/>s.
* During the speech, when Adama reflects on the last encounter with the {{Alt|Cylons|TOS-DE}} being over [[7356 (alternate)|two yahrens ago]], a teenage {{Alt|Boxey|TOS-DE}} (alongside {{Alt|Muffit|TOS-DE}}) pledges to pass his Warrior's exam and hopes that "there had better ''still'' be [[clankies]] to fight."


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* {{Alt|Jolly|TOS-DE}} appears in this issue, but does not appear in others.  
* {{Alt|Jolly|TOS-DE}} appears in this issue, but does not appear in others.  
* {{Alt|Greenbean|TOS-DE}}, an early background character, plays a larger part in this story line in the same way that Jolly would have in the past.
* {{Alt|Greenbean|TOS-DE}}, an early background character, plays a larger part in this story line in the same way that Jolly would have in the past.
*{{Alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} appears in the assembly during Adama's speech but, like Jolly, has no further appearances in this series.


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* Despite being a teenager, {{Alt|Boxey|TOS-DE}} wears the same type of clothing (green overalls with a long-sleeved blue shirt) that he did when he was rescued from [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]]. While this may be more of a visual aid for the reader, it does portend resource scarcity in {{Alt|the Fleet|TOS-DE}}.
* Despite being a teenager, {{Alt|Boxey|TOS-DE}} wears the same type of clothing (green overalls with a long-sleeved blue shirt) that he did when he was rescued from [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]]. While this may be more of a visual aid for the reader, it does portend resource scarcity in {{Alt|the Fleet|TOS-DE}}.
* {{Alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} is absent from these stories, suggesting that her character is elsewhere and apart from ''{{Alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}''<nowiki/>'s "inner circle." This would likely explain Starbuck's continued "Devil may care" inclinations, and his continued use of roguish charms, particularly towards [[Breena]] in later issues of the series.
* Aside from her fleeting appearance during {{Alt|Adama|TOS-DE}}'s speech, {{Alt|Cassiopeia|TOS-DE}} is absent from these stories, sugge<nowiki/>sting that her character is elsewhere and apart from ''{{Alt|Galactica|TOS-DE}}'''s "inner circle." This would likely explain Starbuck's continued "Devil may care" inclinations, and his continued use of roguish charms, particularly towards [[Breena]] in later issues of the series.
* On the other hand, Starbuck displays great loyalty to his friends, particularly in his vow to Apollo and his continued visitations to [[Xam]] in sickbay.  
* On the other hand, Starbuck displays great loyalty to his friends, particularly in his vow to Apollo and his continued visitations to [[Xam]] in sickbay.  


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Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #1
Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo #1
An issue of the Dynamite series.
Issue No. 1
Writer(s) Dan Abnett
Illustrator(s) {{{illustrator}}}
Penciller(s) Dietrich Smith
Inker(s)
Colorist(s) Fran Gamboa
Letterer(s) Simon Bowland
Editor(s)
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Cover Artist(s) Mike Mayhew (Cover A)
Dietrich Smith (Cover B)
Livio Ramondelli (Cover C)
Ardian Syaf (Cover D)
Adaptation of
Published December 2014
Collects
Collected in Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo
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ISBN 725130224408
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The shocking new Battlestar Galactica event starts here! The fleet has been travelling for ten years, and at last the human survivors seem to be leaving the war and the Cylons behind them. But the threats never go away. A voice from the past and a bizarre twist of fate leads Galactica into danger once again, and events will take place that will change everything, forever. A milestone in Battlestar continuity, by Guardians of the Galaxy writer Dan Abnett and cosmic superstar artist Dietrich Smith.[1]

Plot

  • The issue begins in media res during Major Apollo's attempt to escape the Cylon ambush. After reporting the loss of his two wingmen, Zurel and Neats, his Viper succumbs to damage and falls towards a pitted planetoid, ablaze.
  • Three days earlier, Commander Adama makes a grand speech in core command before an assembly of Colonial Warriors, commemorating the endurance of the Fleet and its Warrios over the past ten yahrens.
  • During the speech, when Adama reflects on the last encounter with the Cylons being over two yahrens ago, a teenage Boxey (alongside Muffit) pledges to pass his Warrior's exam and hopes that "there had better still be clankies to fight."

Notes

Releases

  • This comic has three additional Mike Mayhew "Virgin Art" variants: an edition remarked (also known as "remarqued") by Mayhew himself ($150.00 USD), "Silver Elite Edition" featuring Mayhew's signature ($75.00 USD), and the standard version ($50.00 USD).
  • An additional exclusive subscription variant cover featuring the work of Ardian Syaf was made available to "comic shop subscribers and limited to initial orders."

General

Nods

  • Jolly appears in this issue, but does not appear in others.
  • Greenbean, an early background character, plays a larger part in this story line in the same way that Jolly would have in the past.
  • Cassiopeia appears in the assembly during Adama's speech but, like Jolly, has no further appearances in this series.

Errata

Analysis

  • Despite being a teenager, Boxey wears the same type of clothing (green overalls with a long-sleeved blue shirt) that he did when he was rescued from Caprica. While this may be more of a visual aid for the reader, it does portend resource scarcity in the Fleet.
  • Aside from her fleeting appearance during Adama's speech, Cassiopeia is absent from these stories, suggesting that her character is elsewhere and apart from Galactica's "inner circle." This would likely explain Starbuck's continued "Devil may care" inclinations, and his continued use of roguish charms, particularly towards Breena in later issues of the series.
  • On the other hand, Starbuck displays great loyalty to his friends, particularly in his vow to Apollo and his continued visitations to Xam in sickbay.

Questions

Noteworthy Dialogue

  • Dialogue 1
    Speaker 1: Dialogue.
  • Dialogue 2
    Speaker 1: Dialogue.

Covers

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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References

  1. ↑ BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE DEATH OF APOLLO #1 (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on 06 November 2021.


 



Subjects by Comics

From Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Death of Apollo

Main Characters: Cmdr. Adama | Major. Apollo | Capt. Athena | Lt. Boomer | Boxey | Jolly | Sheba | Capt. Starbuck | Col. Tigh

Recurring Characters: Greenbean | Sgt. Omega | Dr. Salik

One-Shot Crew: Madusa | Xam

One-Shot Warriors: Breena | Neats | Zurel

One-Shot Characters: Capt. Rekort | Countess Sephoni

Ships: Atrius Cargo | Centara | Cylon transport | Fleet tanker | Kobol Goldstar | Raxis | super basestar | Taurella | Taurus Axillon | Vantage Colonial

Locations: Scorpion

Battles: Encounter of the Super Basestar | Rescue of Apollo | Ambush by the Super Basestar

Other Subjects: psionic

Timeline: 7348 | 7351 | 7356 | 7358

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