Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 8!
January 7, 2007 | 4 Comments
OK, so the title may be slightly misleading, but Joss Whedon has decided to realize all his visions for Season 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in comic format.
Here is the marketing summary about the book:
Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers — newly legion — have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything’s fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains . . . Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series.
Quick facts about this exciting project:
- Published by Dark Horse Comics
- Begins in March 2007
- Will run 20-30 issues.
- Will be stretched over 2-3 years, coming out monthly
- All stories will be official series canon (unlike previous licensed Buffy/Angel comics)
- All major characters will be making appearances
- Joss has created an over arching story (big bad) that will guide the series
- Joss will write the first 4 issue, last four issues, and a smattering in between
- Major comic writers have been signed up to write including Brian K Vaughan
- Original series writers will be involved in issues
- 1800 slayers exist, with 500 actively fighting evil as a team with Buffy
- Georges Jeanty is drawing the book, cover art by Jo Chen
- A comic book Season 9 is not ruled out!
In the TVGuide.com interview with Joss, the first five pages of issue 5 were revealed. I have compiled those into a CBZ file here for your enjoyment.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 Issue 1 (Preview).cbr (right click save as)
I preordered my copy today at Discount Comic Book Service (only $0.74) and I just can’t wait!
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