Super Maverick
03-15-2007, 07:29 AM
For about the last three or so months now I have been eagerly anticipating the release of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 issue #1. There were so many questions after the television series ended, as well as more questions that arose during the final season of the Angel television series.
Well, the debut issue was released yesterday and it did not disappoint. In fact, I was so floored by it I actually had to put it down several times to regain my composure. Whedon is writing the script, so I knew it was going to be good, but he has really outdone himself here. The issue reads very much like an episode of the television series, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Whedon writes smart, witty dialogue – just like the series. Something that is a little different from the tv show (but not to the world of comics) is narration and being able to hear (read) what the characters are thinking. Bit it does feel right.
I won’t get into the plot of this issue, but it sort of breaks down like this: The story takes place shortly after the end of Season 7 of the television series. About 2,000 slayers have been awakened, and approximately 500 or so are now working under the command of Buffy. This has gained the attention of the United States military, who sees her as a terroristic threat to the country (and possibly the world). After all, she is pretty much in command of her own army. At the end of the issue it is revealed that they have allied themselves with an old enemy from Sunnydale.
The main Scoobies we get to see are Buffy, Xander, and Dawn. Dawn has some “big time” problems that I won’t even get into. Buffy and Xander are all grown up. Like really grown up. Everyone is calling them ma’am and sir. Buffy seems to have the same problems as she did one the tv show, except now instead of just having to protect Sunnydale and her family, she is pretty much in charge of protecting the whole world. And speaking of the world, Buffy doesn’t seem to know how she feels about having changed the world. She seems to feel a little guilty even. Xander is now more of less working as a Watcher, although he absolutely hates to be called that. Another thing he hates to be called is“sir” and “Mister Harris.” Actually, he jokes that he prefers to be called Sergeant Fury — another point where Whedon throws a bone to us nerdy fanboys.
Like I said earlier, many questions are answered, and I expect a lot more questions will be answered as the series continues. I’m really looking forward to reading more issues and seeing more of the old gang.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 8) #1
Written by: Joss Whedon
Art by: George Jeantys
Publisher: Dark Horse
Genre: Gothic Action/Adventure
Price: $2.99
Suggested Age: 13+
http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/772/772482/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-20070313004810026-000.jpg
Well, the debut issue was released yesterday and it did not disappoint. In fact, I was so floored by it I actually had to put it down several times to regain my composure. Whedon is writing the script, so I knew it was going to be good, but he has really outdone himself here. The issue reads very much like an episode of the television series, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Whedon writes smart, witty dialogue – just like the series. Something that is a little different from the tv show (but not to the world of comics) is narration and being able to hear (read) what the characters are thinking. Bit it does feel right.
I won’t get into the plot of this issue, but it sort of breaks down like this: The story takes place shortly after the end of Season 7 of the television series. About 2,000 slayers have been awakened, and approximately 500 or so are now working under the command of Buffy. This has gained the attention of the United States military, who sees her as a terroristic threat to the country (and possibly the world). After all, she is pretty much in command of her own army. At the end of the issue it is revealed that they have allied themselves with an old enemy from Sunnydale.
The main Scoobies we get to see are Buffy, Xander, and Dawn. Dawn has some “big time” problems that I won’t even get into. Buffy and Xander are all grown up. Like really grown up. Everyone is calling them ma’am and sir. Buffy seems to have the same problems as she did one the tv show, except now instead of just having to protect Sunnydale and her family, she is pretty much in charge of protecting the whole world. And speaking of the world, Buffy doesn’t seem to know how she feels about having changed the world. She seems to feel a little guilty even. Xander is now more of less working as a Watcher, although he absolutely hates to be called that. Another thing he hates to be called is“sir” and “Mister Harris.” Actually, he jokes that he prefers to be called Sergeant Fury — another point where Whedon throws a bone to us nerdy fanboys.
Like I said earlier, many questions are answered, and I expect a lot more questions will be answered as the series continues. I’m really looking forward to reading more issues and seeing more of the old gang.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 8) #1
Written by: Joss Whedon
Art by: George Jeantys
Publisher: Dark Horse
Genre: Gothic Action/Adventure
Price: $2.99
Suggested Age: 13+
http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/772/772482/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-20070313004810026-000.jpg