It was the dawn of the third age of mankind, ten years after the Earth/Minbari war. The Babylon Project was a dream given form. Its goal: to prevent another war by creating a place where humans and aliens could work out their differences peacefully. It's a port of call, home away from home for diplomats, hustlers, entrepreneurs, and wanderers. Humans and aliens wrapped in two million, five hundred thousand tons of spinning metal, all alone in the night. It can be a dangerous place, but it's our last best hope for peace. This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. The year is 2259. The name of the place is Babylon 5.
Babylon 5 was broadcast concurrently with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and both television series are frequently compared. Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski also wrote one issue of the DC Comics Star Trek second series, Star Trek #16. If you're a Trekkie, you might also be a Lurker. To learn where these comics fit into the B5 universe, take a look at Rich Handley's Babylon 5 viewing and reading order timeline. The name of the comic is Babylon 5.
#1 Jan 1995
Babylon 5: In Darkness, Find Me
DC Comics
Commander Jeffrey Sinclair is recalled to Earthdome by President Clark, learns the truth about what happened when he was captured by the Minbari, and is reassigned as ambassador to Minbar. Written by J. Michael Straczynski with art by Michael Netzer and Rob Leigh. Painted cover art.
NOTE: DC Comics published Babylon 5 comics in two editions. Direct market editions sold in comic shops have a UPC barcode with the text "DIRECT SALES", while newsstand editions have only a barcode.
#2 Feb 1995
Babylon 5: Treason
DC Comics
Jeffrey Sinclair arrives on Minbar, just in time to see a new Minbari leader sworn in... and a conspiracy unfold! Written by Mark Moretti with art by Michael Netzer and Rob Leigh, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski. Cover art by Michael Netzer and Rob Leigh.
#3 Mar 1995
Babylon 5: In Harm's Way
DC Comics
The crisis continues as Earth Alliance and the Minbari inch their way toward all-out war! Written by Mark Moretti with art by Carlos Garzon and Rob Leigh, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski. Cover art by Jerry Bingham.
#4 Apr 1995
Babylon 5: The Price of Peace
DC Comics
Colby makes a last desperate break for freedom, as Sinclair's problems reach a climactic finish on Minbar. Written by Mark Moretti with art by Michael Netzer and Rob Leigh, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski. Cover art by Jerry Bingham.
#5 Jun 1995
Babylon 5: With Friends Like These
DC Comics
A new story begins, in which Garibaldi revisits his first meeting with Jeffrey Sinclair--and unearths some new problems. Written by Tim de Haas with art by John Ridgeway and Robbie Busch, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski. Cover art by Scott Hampton.
#6 Jul 1995
Babylon 5: Against the Odds
DC Comics
Garibaldi and Keffer are lost and desperate... but Garibaldi won't stop talking about the old days with Sinclair on Mars. What gives? Written by Tim de Haas with art by John Ridgeway and Robbie Busch, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski. Cover art by John Ridgeway.
#7 Aug 1995
Babylon 5: Survival the Hard Way
DC Comics
Garibaldi and Keffer find that surviving in an alien environment takes more than quick thinking... especially when the aliens are eavesdropping. Written by Tim de Haas with art by John Ridgeway and Robbie Busch, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski. Cover art by John Ridgeway.
#8 Sep 1995
Babylon 5: Silent Enemies
DC Comics
Keffer and Garibaldi confront the Centauri... and Garibaldi finally reveals the extraordinary conclusion to his adventures with Sinclair on Mars. Written by Tim de Haas with art by John Ridgeway and Robbie Busch, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski. Cover art by John Ridgeway.
#9 Oct 1995
Babylon 5: Duet for Human and Narn in C Sharp
DC Comics
The events of this story take place between Babylon 5 television episodes "The Geometry of Shadows" and "A Distant Star", early spring 2259. An agitated Ambassador G'Kar kidnaps Garibaldi--forcing Captain Sheridan to practice the rare art of Narn negotiation. Written by David Gerrold with art by Rebecca Guay, Rick Bryant, and Robbie Busch. Cover art by Foundation Imaging, designed by Stephen Pugh, based on a sketch by Rebecca Guay.
#10 Nov 1995
Babylon 5: Coda for Human and Narn in B Flat
DC Comics
Ambassador G'Kar and Garibaldi are trapped in the core of Babylon 5, as Captain Sheridan races to save them and stop a Narn assassination at the same time. Written by David Gerrold with art by Rebecca Guay, Rick Bryant, and Robbie Busch. Cover art by Rebecca Guay and Rick Bryant.
#11 Dec 1995
Babylon 5: The Psi Corps and You!
DC Comics
Earth's most secret agency is explained, examined, and demystified for the average Babylon 5 resident. A special one-shot presentation by Psi Corps! Written by Tim de Haas with art by John Ridgeway and Robbie Busch. Cover art by John Ridgeway. This story was reprinted in Babylon 5 The Official Monthly Magazine published by Titan Publishing in the UK. The story was serialized in two parts beginning in Volume 1 Issue #1 Aug 1997 and concluding in Issue #2 Sep 1997.
#1 Mar 1998
Babylon 5: In Valen's Name
DC Comics
A signal picked up from Babylon 4 leads the crew to investigate, and their trek leads to the testament of Valen, a Minbari not born of Minbari. Written by J. Michael Straczynski with art by Michael Collins and David Roach. This three-issue mini-series originally appeared in Babylon 5 The Official Monthly Magazine published by Titan Publishing in the UK. The story was serialized in six parts beginning in Volume 1 Issue #3 Nov 1997, continuing in Issue #4 Dec 1997, Issue #5 Jan 1998, Issue #6 Feb 1998, Issue #7 Apr 1998, and concluding in Issue #8 May 1998. Also available as a Dynamic Forces Signed Edition, limited to 1,750 numbered copies, autographed by J. Michael Straczynski.
#2 Apr 1998
Babylon 5: In Valen's Name, Book Two
DC Comics
Written by Peter David with art by Michael Collins and David Roach, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski.
#3 May 1998
Babylon 5: In Valen's Name, Book Three
DC Comics
Written by Peter David with art by Michael Collins and David Roach, based on a story by J. Michael Straczynski. Issues #2 and #3 of the mini-series have a Toys"R"Us ad for Babylon 5 action figures on back.
#1 Jul 2007
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales
J. Michael Straczynski
Dedicated to the loving memory of Richard Biggs (Dr. Franklin) and Andreas Katsulas (Ambassador G'Kar). Written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art by Kaare Andrews and Shannon Blanchard. This mini-comic (117467-90-IN2) was given away at SDCC and was included in the DVD (117467-90-ST) release of The Lost Tales sold exclusively at Best Buy.
Aug 1995
Babylon 5
Titan Books
Collects DC Comics issues #1-4. Trade paperback. 96 pages. ISBN 1852866462
Sep 1996
Babylon 5: Shadows Past and Present
Titan Books
Collects DC Comics issues #5-8. Trade paperback. 96 pages. ISBN 1852867353
Nov 1998
Babylon 5: The Price of Peace
DC Comics
Collects DC Comics issues #1-4 and #11. Trade paperback. 125 pages. ISBN 156389467X
Dec 1998
Babylon 5: In Valen's Name
Titan Books
Collects the three-issue mini-series. Trade paperback. 80 pages. ISBN 185286981X
