Patton Oswalt to write 'Firefly' comic book (pic)

Comedian Patton Oswalt is penning a standalone comic book that picks up where the story of "Firefly" left off.

Oswalt is writing "Serenity: Float Out," which takes place after the 2005 film "Serenity," and focuses on the fallout after the death of the ship's pilot, Wash. The comic told MTV:

"Post-'Serenity,' a bunch of Wash's friends who we haven't met on theshow, they're basically buying a new ship and christening it,"Oswalt said. "It’s called a 'float-out' when youchristen a ship ... As they’re christening a new ship, they're telling stories aboutWash, and we’re basically seeing what could be the start of a newadventure ... It's a tiny little chapter, but it’s very flattering."

Oswalt went on to say he's always been bothered by Wash's death -- not to mention Fox's cancellation of the show. "Serenity: Float Out"  will be released June 2 from Dark Horse Comics with art by Patric Reynolds and a coverby Jo Chen. 

Here's the cover art, which MTV first posted: