Serenity (comics) to the story being released in comicbook form. "Serenity: Those Left Behind" is a three-issue miniseries, created in 2005 as a tie-in to the film "Serenity". The series was written by Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews, illustrated by Will Conrad, lettered by Michael Heisler, and colored by Laura Martin. "Those Left Behind" is set after the events of the "Firefly" television series, to function as a bridge leading into the "Serenity" film. It shows Inara's departure from the "Serenity"’s crew, establishes Shepherd Book's intention to leave the ship, introduces several characters important to the film's storyline, including the Operative and
Sci-Fi on the Rock bi-weekly" basis. Season One of "Sci-Fi on the Rock TV" was hosted by Steve Lake and Ellen Curtis, and ran from September 11, 2009 to May 2010. Season Two began in September 2010, with both hosts returning, until Ellen Curtis was replaced by Melanie Collins. Sci-Fi on the Rock held its fifth festival on April 15, 16 and 17, 2011, making this year the first time the organization launched a festival that spanned three days. It was held again at the St. John's Holiday Inn, and was kicked off with a book launch from festival co-founder Darren Hann, followed by