#farscape comics

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In case anyone missed it (I can't really seem to find much hype about it on Tumblr), BOOM studios has a kick-starter going on for Farscape comics to celebrate the 25th anniversary. There is some pretty cool stuff for it (archived comics and a brand new book with new content, also a stretch goal which I hope is reached for a signed poster from Gigi Edgley). To the 10 people on my dash who still care about this show, please go check it out :D

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Jim Henson Presents #1 by Shannon Watters, Jill Tew, Seanan McGuire, Max Sarin, Michael Bayliss and more. Cover by Miguel Mercado. Variant covers by (2) Derek Kirk Kim and (3) Jorge Corona. Out in December.

"The iconic work of Jim Henson birthed some of the most beloved stories and characters of all time. Celebrate that rich history with this anthology of all-new tales set in the worlds of Jim Henson, from an incredible line-up of creators including Shannon Watters, Cameron Chittock, Jill Tew, and more!"

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a few more screenshots from the Farscape: 25th Anniversary Special comic

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So, Veilguard was bad and Dragon Age is probably done forever. What now?

If you, like me, spent the past ten years in anticipation of the next instalment of your favourite series of all time, and were then grossly and horrifically let down by what we ended up getting, you're probably feeling pretty bummed out right now. You might be wondering if anything out there will ever make you feel how Dragon Age did, and may be at a loss for what media to develop unhealthy levels of attachment to next.

With that in mind, I have compiled a list of my own personal, 100% Dragon Age fan-certified recs across media of all types. In the interest of presenting these in a way that feels more relevant in comparison to Dragon Age itself, I will not be grouping them in any kind of logical category but will instead be going purely off Vibes. I will also not be listing in detail certain titles that I think are too well-known to be useful in this list - namely Bioware's other games, among others. I will give brief mention of these, but I want to focus on less widely-known properties, or things that you may have heard of but have not seen recommendation for specifically from a fellow DA fan.

I may be updating this list further if I find something good to add, or if I think of something I hadn't before. And if you have further recs not present here, please feel free to reblog with your own additions!

Vibe #1: Good ol' High Fantasy

This category pertains to works that fall under the same broad genre definitions as Dragon Age, with similar overarching tones and themes. Not listed: Baldur's Gate 3, The Elder Scrolls, Avatar: TLA.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 (Video Game) - Easily my top pick for other RPGs that elicit the big world stakes and sweeping plot of DAI. There's even an EXTREMELY Solas-coded character who I won't spoil but let's just say as a Solas enjoyer myself they did absolutely nothing wrong and I would die for them. D:OS 1 is very good too, but they are both standalone stories and 2 has more of the DA feel than 1, so it takes the place on this list.

Unsounded (Webcomic) - This one hits so many DA boxes while at the same time being something extremely unique in itself. It's got deep, multifaceted characters. It's got a fascinating world and huge amounts of fantasy politics. It's got humour interposed with horror and tragedy with neither undercutting the other. It's got not one, but TWO extremely pathetic war criminal dads, who somehow are constantly at odds with each other and yet are forced together into Situations nonetheless. And it's free! Go read it right now, there's absolutely nothing stopping you.

Bone (Comic Series) - This is almost a reverse-recommendation in a sense, because I read it years before Dragon Age ever existed and is probably one of the reasons why I was drawn to DA in the first place. It's epic, sprawling fantasy but constantly grounded in the small, personal stakes of it all. Imagine an isekai but the isekai'd are from a pseudo-modern maximalist cartoon land and have been thrust into a gritty medieval fantasy. Don't let the jokes and the goofy main characters throw you though because this series gets dark.

Vibe #2: Found Family

If your favourite part of Dragon Age is the character dynamics, and you don't particularly care about genre trappings, this is the section for you. Not listed: Mass Effect, KOTOR

Farscape (TV Series) - Oh my god I am begging you, imploring you, to PLEASE watch Farscape. David Gaider has said before that he loves the show, and it's the reason Claudia Black became the voice of Morrigan. If that isn't enough of an endorsement for you, it also has THE MOST fucked up little blorbos the world has ever seen. Literally nothing, and I mean nothing, comes close to the wet cat/kicked puppy energy that these characters exhibit, and what's more 50% of them are dressed in early 2000s tight leather getups 24/7 while the other 50% are composed of the most incredible puppetwork and prosthetics you've ever laid eyes on.

Unavowed (Video Game) - This is a point-and-click adventure game about a team of supernatural investigators, and for such a relatively small indie game compared to the likes of DA, it does a hell of a job creating compelling and complex characters who you get to know and love. The opening act of the game has a bit where a monster rips someone's face off, and yet there is something so cozy about it I just can't explain.

Aurora (Webcomic) - This one has all the good found family vibes, with a cast of characters that each has their own Deal, who bicker and squabble incessantly but manage to pull together when it really matters. And when they don't, you can be sure they will Get Into It with themselves, and with each other. It's got tons of heart and soul, gorgeous colour work, and is also totally free!

Vibe #3: Worldbuilding & Political Machinations

If you love digging into theories and lore, and appreciate stories with complex fantasy politics, look no further than here. Not listed: The Witcher, Game of Thrones, Fallout: New Vegas

Pillars of Eternity (Video Game) - This is a broad rec for both Pillars games (and hopefully, if it ends up being good, the upcoming Avowed). While the gameplay is on the whole more difficult to get into and there isn't as much time dedicated to party members as in DA, PoE1 has some of the tightest, most well-thought out lore I've encountered. If the factions of DATV were a huge disappointment to you, PoE2's main focus is a handful of incredibly complex ones that pose you genuinely difficult questions about ethics and morality. Also like half the characters are voiced by Matt Mercer, it's great.

The Wheel of Time (Book Series) - The reason I didn't put this under Vibe #1, despite it being solid high fantasy, is that I didn't connect so much with the story and plot developments as much as I did the worldbuilding and politics of the series. Fair warning, this rec does come with several giant asterisks, as it is notorious for having infuriating characters and baffling gender dynamics, but if you are able to look past all the weirdness, you'll find what was clearly a lot of the inspiration for DA's world underneath. The recent TV show is... a mixed bag, but probably the only alternative to reading fourteen tome-sized books if you don't have the stomach for that.

Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines (Video Game) - You've probably seen this one recommended before, but if you're having a hard time getting past the early 2000s graphics and weird engine jank, let me assure you that it is well worth the hassle. There are lots of games out there that try to make you feel like a pawn in someone's greater plan, but none of them come close to matching what VTMB managed. If you like your politics and scheming more personal and visceral than grand and world-spanning, with excellent roleplaying options to back them up, this is the game for you.

Vibe #4: Fucked Up People in a Fucked Up World

This one is easily the most "hear me out, bro" category, but if Dragon Age 2 specifically is your jam, and you crave more Kirkwall energy and Greek tragedy in your life, I have a feeling you will really like these. Not listed: Arcane, Disco Elysium

Dishonored (Video Game) - This one has always been a tough sell, because despite it being, imo, one of the best designed games of all time, the way it was marketed makes it seem like a real Gamer's game, with super epic stealth powers! And badass kill animations! But behind all that, you'll find some of the most Characters of all time, including a soggy wet twink god who gives you magic powers but will be such a little bitch about it. The whole thing is steeped in potent atmosphere and incredible worldbuilding. Also everyone is gay.

Planescape: Torment (Video Game) - This is widely considered one of the greatest RPGs of all time, and though you have to deal with a fair amount of jank and perhaps a little more reading than you'd like in a video game, the design and atmosphere of Sigil alone make it worthwhile. Then there's the cast of characters, most of which are like two bad days away from becoming a supervillain and all of whom hate each others' guts. Need I say more?

The Magnus Archives (Podcast) - TMA is definitely not for all DA fans, but if your favourite part of DAO was the broodmother section, and you really enjoyed the slowly unfolding tragedy of Kirkwall and the feeling of Hawke being doomed by the narrative, you might find yourself hooked, as I did. There are also some extremely good characters in here, all uniquely fucked up in their own way, and getting to know them in between the main segments of episodes was the definite highlight for me.

That's all for now, and again, if you'd like to add to this list, please be my guest! There are a handful of things I think would probably fit here but I haven't watched/played/read yet, so if you think something extremely obvious is missing, that's most likely why.

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2013's Farscape mini-comic cover by comic book artist Ramón K. Pérez (done for the 15th anniversary Farscape blu-ray box set).

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I've drawn this to take to the Basingstoke Comic Con to get signed next month. It's charcoal and pastel. I tried to keep it loose and not get obsessed with detail - tricky. And the colours, as usual, haven't reproduced very well at all!

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Farscape 25th Anniversary Special #1 (Photo variant cover)

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE OF MONDAY NIGHT FRESH

THE KING OF THE RING TOURNAMENT (BRACKETS 1 and 2)

The next event poll series for this blog will be the King of the Ring tournament! Whoever wins this tournament will not only be King of the Ring, but will have a guaranteed title shot at one of the world championships.

The matches for the first two brackets are:

1. Tim Drake (DC Comics) vs. Mark Hoffman (Saw)

2. Worf (Star Trek) vs. Ka D’Argo (Farscape)

Storylines going into these matches:

1) Tim Drake signed up for the tournament solely because he wants revenge against Damian Wayne (DC) after being beaten up by him and Peter Parker (MCU).

2) Mark Hoffman made it to the top 10 in the Men’s Royal Rumble

3) Worf got into a backstage fight with Team Stargate SG1 and Team Farscape. By default, D’Argo wants to beat up Worf for what he did to John Crichton and Aeryn Sun.

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(coming out March + April 2025)

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Farscape 25th Anniversary Special #1 (BOOM! Studios, August 2024) variant cover by Vincenzo Riccardi

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Preview: Farscape 25th Anniversary Special #1

Farscape 25th Anniversary Special #1 preview. This 25th anniversary special is the first Farscape comic published since 2010, honoring the series' legacy with brand new stories featuring fan favorite characters! #comics #comicbooks #farscape

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FARSCAPE COMICS ARE ON KICKSTARTER

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Jim Henson Presents #2 by Seanan McGuire, Lilah Sturges, Darcie Little Badger, Kelly Matthews, Nichole Matthews, Danny Luckert and more. Cover by Miguel Mercado. Variant covers by (2) Derek Kirk Kim and (3) Cory Godbey. Out in January 2025.

"Explore the secret history of the Skeksis from acclaimed writer Seanan McGuire (Magic: Soul and Stone) and fan favorite artist Countandra! And discover more all-new tales set in the worlds of Jim Henson with short stories from Lilah Sturges, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and Darcie Little Badger!"

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I thoroughly enjoyed the Farscape: 25th Anniversary Special comic. It made me miss this series and its puppetry.

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Going through old fanfic I’ve written that i will never finish and laughing my ass off I really am the funniest person alive

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The Jim Henson Company and BOOM! Studios celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Farscape'

BOOM! Studios and The Jim Henson Company are proud to bring fans of the cult classic series Farscape a brand new special with the FARSCAPE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL one-shot! This 25th anniversary special will be the first Farscape comic published since 2010, honoring the series’ legacy with brand new stories featuring fan favorite characters! Featuring a dazzling array of comics superstars…