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Winner: Best Edited Collection on Popular Culture for 2008 — Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association

“Cylons in America” is the first collection of critical studies of Battlestar Galactica (its 2003 miniseries, and the ongoing 2004 television series), examining its place within popular culture and its engagement with contemporary American society.With its fourth season due to air in January 2008, the award-winning Battlestar Galactica continues to be exceptionally popular for non-network television, combining the familiar features of science fiction with direct commentary on life in mainstream America. “Cylons in America” is the first collection of critical studies of Battlestar Galactica (its 2003 miniseries, and the ongoing 2004 television series), examining its place within popular culture and its engagement with contemporary American society.Battlestar Galactica depicts the remnants of the human race fleeing across space from a robotic en (more…)

Review”Takes a detailed look at the first three seasons.”  —The Tampa Tribune

Spanning the life of the series—from the 1970s original, through the internet “webisodes,” and up to the end of the current series’ third season—this guide is the ultimate resource for Battlestar Galactica. Featuring an interview with producer Ron Moore and profiles of the seven principle cast members, it also includes a look at how Battlestar Galactica differs from the science fiction genre and seamlessly blends contemporary politics into its setting. Sure to satisfy even the most dedicated fans, a complete and comprehensive episode guide is also included, analyzing the mythology, religion, and politics of the Cylons and their apocalyptic world.

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Doing licensed comics is always tricky, and doing a story set in the middle of a TV season where we know how things worked out is even trickier. But ultimately, Pak pulls off something entertaining that fits in to what we know without taking away from where the show’s storyline went. Fine magic indeed. –Marc Mason, The Comics Waiting Room

The stunning all-new Battlestar Galactica stories by Greg (World War Hulk) Pak comes to a shattering conclusion within these pages! Collecting the final story arc (issues 9 -12), and completing the story of the returners, Dynamite’s New Battlestar Galactica also unravels the origins of Sharon Valerii. All of this agaisnt a backdrop of terrorism, cyclon plots and a father’s undying love for his son. Featuring the art of Nigel Raynor (joined by Jonathan Lau), This Dynamite trade paperback collection also inlcdues a complete cover gallery featuring the art of Stephen Segovia, Nigel Raynor, Joe Prado, and a series of New Battles (more…)

In attempting to retain her “human” side, does Sharon really have free will? Is killing a Cylon murder or garbage disposal? These are some of the questions addressed in this thoughtful collection of writings on the philosophical underpinnings of Battlestar, Galactica. The book includes a brief analysis of the original 1970s and 80s series but concentrates primarily on the episodes, characters, and issues from the entirely reimagined current series (including its fourth and final season, scheduled for airing in early 2008) as well as the two-hour TV movie and direct-to-DVD release Razor.

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“Such complex storytelling combines with Nigel Raynor’s stellar art to make Battlestar Galactica a must read for fans and non-fans alike.” –newsarama.com

Overseen by series Producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick and set in-between episodes of SCI FI’s Battlestar Galactica’s second season, DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT’S NEW BATTLLESTAR GALACTICA features a powerful tale of survival an dupheaval among the last remnants of the 12 Colonies of Man. As Adama and crew race to escape the Cylon threat and find a path to Earth, a new menace is uncovered among the fleet in the form of the “Returner.” Holding a deadly secret to all aboard, these “Returners” have taken the forms of those long thoughts lost. Collecting issues 0-4 of DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT’S NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA series, featuring writer Greg Pak and artist Nigel Raynor, this edition also includes a complete cover gallery featuring Michael Turner, Steve McNiven, Billy Tan, Tyler Kirkham, E-Bas and more along (more…)

Long out of production collectible is new in unopened package.

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Set in the middle of the second season, writer Greg Pak successfully captures the sophistication of the show as well as its overall vibe and that of its numerous and unique characters. Whether it’s commander Adama’s quiet strength, Starbuck’s cockiness and cool, Number Six’s sultry manipulations, Gaius Baltar’s psychoses and desire for self-preservation or president Roslin’s steel will, all these characters ring true. –Jerome Maida, Philadelphia Daily News

The second volume of Dynamite Entertainment’s acclaimed New Battlestar Galactica series is now available in a hardcover edition! Featuring issues 5-8 of Writer Greg Pak and artist Nigel Raynor’s unseen season of stories set aboard the Battlestar Galactica, this series serves as the official compaion to the Peabody award-winning Scifi series! Also inlcudes a complete cover gallery!

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