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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight
File:Buffy Season8 comic -Issue 1.jpg
Issue 1 cover of Buffy Season Eight. Art by Jo Chen.
Publication information
PublisherDark Horse Comics
ScheduleMonthly
Publication dateMarch 14 2007–
Main character(s)Scooby Gang
Creative team
Created byJoss Whedon
Written byJoss Whedon (first arc)
Brian K. Vaughan (second arc)
Drew Goddard (third arc)
and others
Penciller(s)Georges Jeanty
Inker(s)Andy Owens
Colorist(s)Dave Stewart

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight is a comic book series published by Dark Horse Comics. The series serves as a canonical continuation of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer's final televised season.[1] It is produced by Joss Whedon who wrote the first arc, "The Long Way Home".[2] The first issue was released on March 14, 2007.[3] The series was originally supposed to consist of about 25 issues[4], but series editor Scott Allie has confirmed they are already "up to about 50, could go a little higher".[5][6] Scott Allie has said that the comic series will initially be called “Season Eight”, but there is a subtitle that will be added after issue #6.[5]

Plot details

The story takes place "at least a year and a half" after the events of "Chosen",[7] placing it at its earliest in the latter half of 2004 and after the events of "Not Fade Away".

Xander and Buffy now lead command-central, which is situated at a citadel in Scotland. At their disposal are a wide array of psychics, seers, witches, and Slayers, along with a vast amount of technology. There are 1800 Slayers world-wide according to Buffy, almost 500 of whom are working with the Scoobies, separated into ten squads, with Andrew in charge of several in Southern Italy, and Giles in charge of a contingent of Slayers in England.

In the wake of Sunnydale's destruction, elements within the U.S. government view them as an army that operates like terrorist cells and characterize Buffy as a "charismatic, uncompromising and completely destructive" leader. General Voll, a member of a mystically-aware Initiative-like government project, describes fear of their resources, power and ideology. The government has teamed with Sunnydale survivor/powerful witch Amy Madison and Season 6 villain Warren Mears, both of whom seek revenge in a Big Bad role, which is new for Amy.

A sub-plot involves the repercussions of Dawn possibly having lost her virginity to a boy named Kenny, (a "thricewise", as Buffy, Giles, Leah, and Willow independently speculate,) and subsequently growing to giant proportions.

The following solicitation details are subject to change.
  • Anya will definitely reappear in a story although she will not be resurrected. Whedon describes it as being "all about Anya"[8] with a possibility of an appearance by bunnies.
  • Whedon plans for all the popular characters to return,[9] although the cast will be slowly introduced over the course of the series.
  • Angel and Spike will definitely be featured,[9] but only sparingly.
  • Faith will appear in the second arc, written by Brian K. Vaughan and set in England.
  • Riley Finn and his wife may show up, but nothing is set right now as the writers of the comic are going to start with the core characters.[10]
  • The demons will apparently "look cooler" without budgetary restraints, but "not as cool as Skip".[8]
  • New characters include new vampire Slayers Renee, Leah, Rowena, and Satsu. From the letters page of Buffy #3, it was mentioned that we would be seeing more of the vampire Slayers created in the Buffy TV finale. Rona and Vi are confirmed to be appearing in issue #5, The Chain.[11]
  • Dark Horse Comics held a contest for one reader to be given a cameo shot in Buffy. However, upon reading the winner's entry, Joss has decided to expand that character's role. The winner was Robin Balzer, a disabled woman who found solace in Buffy.[12]
  • Vaughan's Faith arc is set to introduce a new villainous Slayer.[11]

Announced writers

The following writers will be contributing to the series:[2]

Issues

Details about several issues of Buffy season eight have been announced.

File:Btvs-faithsea8.jpg
Cover to issue #6

Issue #1: "The Long Way Home, Part 1" written by Joss Whedon, art by Georges Jeanty, Mar 14, 2007
Issue #2: "The Long Way Home, Part 2" written by Joss Whedon, art by Georges Jeanty, Apr 04, 2007
Issue #3: "The Long Way Home, Part 3" written by Joss Whedon, art by Georges Jeanty, May 02, 2007
Issue #4: "The Long Way Home, Part 4" written by Joss Whedon, art by Georges Jeanty, Jun 06, 2007
Issue #5: "The Chain" written by Joss Whedon, art by Paul Lee, Aug 01, 2007 [14]
Issue #6: "No Future For You, Part 1" written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Georges Jeanty, Sept 08, 2007[15]
Issue #7: "No Future For You, Part 2" written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Georges Jeanty
Issue #8: "No Future For You, Part 3" written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Georges Jeanty
Issue #9: "No Future For You, Part 4" written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Georges Jeanty
Issue #10: (standalone issue) written by Joss Whedon, artist unannounced
Issue #11: (Part 1 of an untitled Tokyo arc) written by Drew Goddard, artist unannounced
Issue #12: (Part 2 of an untitled Tokyo arc) written by Drew Goddard, artist unannounced
Issue #13: (Part 3 of an untitled Tokyo arc) written by Drew Goddard, artist unannounced
Issue #14: (Part 4 of an untitled Tokyo arc) written by Drew Goddard, artist unannounced
Issue #15: (standalone issue) writer unannounced (likely Jane Espenson)[16], artist unannounced
Issue #16: (contents unknown) written by Joss Whedon, artist unannounced
Issue #17: (contents unknown) written by Joss Whedon, artist unannounced
Issue #18: (contents unknown) written by Joss Whedon, artist unannounced
Issue #19: (contents unknown) written by Joss Whedon, artist unannounced
Issue #20: (contents unknown) written by Joss Whedon, artist unannounced

Characters

Primary characters
Recurring characters
Guest appearances and cameos

See also

References

  1. ^ Jennifer Vineyard (2007-02-01). "Re-Buffed: New Comic Book Series Resurrects Vampire Slayer". MTV. Retrieved 2007-02-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ a b Rickey A. Purdin (2006-12-20). "Buffy Season 8". Wizard Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-02-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Dark Horse Comics > Preview > Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1". Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
  4. ^ News > Interviews > Interview with Buffy creator Joss Whedon 3/26/07
  5. ^ a b "Scott Allie discusses Buffy #1 and the future of Season 8".
  6. ^ Gustines, George (2007-05-26). "Adopting the Hollywood Model for Comic Books, Producers and All". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-05-27.
  7. ^ Edward Gross (2007-02-07). "Joss Whedon - Season Eight: Part 2". GeekMonthly.com. Retrieved 2007-02-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ a b "IGN Interview with Joss Whedon, page 2".
  9. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference IGN Interview was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  10. ^ "The Comic Book Guide to Buffy".
  11. ^ a b "SUMMER PREVIEW: BUFFY–SEASON 8".
  12. ^ Dark Horse "Buffy Season 8" Comic Book contest winner announced
  13. ^ Joss Whedon (2006-12-20). "Post from Joss at Whedonesque". Whedonesque.com. Retrieved 2007-02-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/profile.php?sku=14-661
  15. ^ http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0706/11/darkhorsesept.htm
  16. ^ http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=106241
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