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Post by funlittlebugger on Jul 18, 2006 11:45:58 GMT -5
From buffy.nu Buffy The Vampire Slayer" Season 8 - Comic Book - Details + Medium Quality Cover
From comics she was born, and to comics she shall return: Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s post-cancellation adventures will soon begin anew — penned by Joss Whedon himself — in the pages of Dark Horse Comics. Here’s an exclusive cover image (by artist Georges Jeanty) from issue No. 1. As you can see, she’s kept in shape during her hiatus. (Dark Horse will debut No. 1 at Comic-Con this week.)
This isn’t Buffy’s first foray into comics. And it remains to be seen if it ranks anywhere near Joss Whedon’s best foray into comics: the all-too-brief "future slayer" saga Fray, which follows the dystopic advetures of Buffster’s 24th-century successor. (Some will persuasively argue that this is Joss’ best comics effort. I will counter with a spin move and the old axe-to-the-head. So watch it.)
So what’s going on in the extended Buffyverse? Well, you may recall the show ended with the creation of an army of Slayers. Now they’re organized, and the tide has turned in favor of the good guys. Ah, but you know how much Whedon hates winners: Soon an "old enemy" surfaces (Dark Horse is cagey on Big Bad’s identity), and Dawn starts "experiencing serious growing pains." I hope that means the Scoobies will be fighting a mutant, undead Alan Thicke.
The cover is great! The face seems a bit weird but overall it's really nice...
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Post by CMK1887 on Jul 18, 2006 11:56:01 GMT -5
Oh, wow...I can't wait! I love Buffy comics, and I'm so excited that they're returning! -CMK
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Post by SlayerLover34 on Jul 18, 2006 12:03:31 GMT -5
Ok, now I am officially excited! The first issue is available this weekend? I thought it was supposed to come out in October?
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Post by prophecygirl on Jul 18, 2006 12:32:35 GMT -5
Oh my god, I love that cover.
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Post by emarie on Jul 18, 2006 12:57:50 GMT -5
Yea! Finally some plot for Dawn! And I am very curious about this new big bad that could be a threat now that we have an army of slayers. I have no clue who the "old enemy" is but Glory was the first one to come to mind. Nice cover to boot.
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Post by JusticeDemon on Jul 18, 2006 13:39:21 GMT -5
"Old Enemy" could mean anything at this point.
It could be anything from a villain she's faced before (Glory, Drusilla, etc) to an enemy who's been alive a long time (ie, the Immortal).
I heard a descrition of the first storyline that mentioned Buffy and her Slayers had to go on a "covert ops mission" and I'm wondering if Buffy and the Immortal's "relationship" might be an elaborate undercover operation. She manipulates him into keeping Spike and Angel occupied searching for that head so they don't inadvertantly mess up her plans. Eh, we'll know more in a couple days.
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Post by hitnrun017 on Jul 18, 2006 14:33:58 GMT -5
Wow! This is great news! I love the cover. I can't wait much longer for these. I need Buffy Season 8!
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Post by CowboyGuy on Jul 18, 2006 16:22:19 GMT -5
I'm so excited for this! First stop at SDCC?? Dark Horse!! I need to read it now!!
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Post by seregloth on Jul 18, 2006 16:46:48 GMT -5
I'll totally race you there! Can I by stuff on preview night at SDCC? Does anyone know?
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Post by Dave the Vampire Slayer on Jul 18, 2006 18:20:08 GMT -5
Yay! Can't wait for these to come out. I hope Joss can balance AXM and BTVSFigsS8.
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Post by a dusty pile x on Jul 18, 2006 18:34:53 GMT -5
OldBuffy is looking great! Wheee, I can't wait for this.
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Post by AngelAficionado on Jul 19, 2006 15:26:09 GMT -5
I need this comic.
Now.
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Post by Can I Be Anne? on Jul 19, 2006 15:59:57 GMT -5
I am very excited about this comic as well. Not only for a continuation of the story of my beloved Buffy, but also cause I adore the Black Horse Buffy comics and have every single one! I am a bit upset though, cause while this preliminary drawing of Buffy is excellent - it absolutely does not look like Sarah Michelle Gellar at all. At least not form the angle they are showing. I guess, if Joss plans a movie or TV show on the comic, and cannot get Sarah, then it sets the stage for another actress to assume the role. NOT that another actress would ever really really be Buffy. I mean I have no problem with Faith getting a gig, or any other the Potentials, or even introducing another Slayer all together, but to replace SMG? Not sure if I could tolerate that.
How about you guys, how would you feel about SMG being replaced as Buffy?
Anne
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Post by Wrecked on Jul 19, 2006 18:09:31 GMT -5
Wouldnt It be Great If Katherine Madison Was In One OF Them, Her SOul Has TO BE SOmewhere.
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Post by a dusty pile x on Jul 19, 2006 18:12:13 GMT -5
Replacing Buffy with another actress is one of the most unJoss thing to do.
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Post by seregloth on Jul 19, 2006 23:05:58 GMT -5
IT WASN'T THERE! It was my first stop at SDCC, and they said it wasn't due for a while (months...) I'll go back and ask a different rep tomorrow.
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Post by Sire on Jul 20, 2006 1:32:40 GMT -5
Replacing Buffy with another actress is one of the most unJoss thing to do. Except for that time where he.... did. heh But I agree If Buffy was ever replaced it would totally shit on the entire Buffy series... that being said, it'd never happen.
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Post by Digital Leonardo on Jul 20, 2006 1:35:57 GMT -5
Replacing Buffy with another actress is one of the most unJoss thing to do. Except for that time where he.... did. heh Hehe, that made me laugh^^ The truth! The truth! Though SMG should not be replaced... It'd be like replacing any other character! Imagine if season 6 we got another Willow (a third Willow if you will) How odd would that be?
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Post by Browncoat on Jul 20, 2006 4:50:06 GMT -5
Anyone else think that buffy looks like a blonde charlotte from 'sex and the city'?
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Post by Afer on Jul 20, 2006 8:52:21 GMT -5
Replacing Buffy with another actress is one of the most unJoss thing to do. Except for that time where he.... did. heh:P Lmao, Well Yeah. I'm thinking bringing back an old villan is the right way to go, it will bring more fans.
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