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Post by Allan on Jan 14, 2007 22:00:46 GMT 10
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Post by buffymanic on Jan 14, 2007 23:07:50 GMT 10
wow all the art work looks fantastic, all of them look so powerful and confident.
I didn't realise this could run for like 2years so that will be awsome! I'm so glad Joss got the itch again
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Post by Allan on Jan 15, 2007 8:11:51 GMT 10
Yeah, me too.
I'm really looking forward to it.
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Post by Nico on Jan 15, 2007 8:14:39 GMT 10
Awesome, she looks very Sexy and Powerfull, very much in her element, and very much in control ( which I would think so after the last spell she cast!) I agree the artwork is bloody brilliant, the more I see the more I want to read!, i'm usually not a fan of the comic images, but these look fantastic.
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Post by Bre on Jan 15, 2007 11:03:29 GMT 10
I agree, comic drawings usually throw me off, but these look awesome. I can't wait until it starts!!
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Post by Allan on Jan 15, 2007 11:24:02 GMT 10
This is only the cover artist, guys. Check the first five pages from inside #1 for a better indication of what the actual comic would be like...
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Post by sosalola on Jan 26, 2007 5:28:38 GMT 10
I really can't wait for these comics! I'm so excited, the first issue will have Buffy, Xander and Dawn. But I'm more interested in the second issue with the hot Xander! *bounce*
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Post by Glenn on Jan 26, 2007 6:14:36 GMT 10
Plus Willows bust size seems to have increased  No complaints here though  |
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Post by Allan on Jan 26, 2007 23:04:30 GMT 10
I don't think it's increased, I think it's just that incredibly tight dress she's wearing!  |
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Post by Allan on Feb 6, 2007 9:10:35 GMT 10
The first review of season 8 #1 is in, courtesy of Newsarama: Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1 (Season 8)
Street Date: March 7, from Dark Horse Comics
Writer: Joss Whedon
Art: Georges Jeanty and Andy Owens (Cover Art: Jo Chen)
Colors: Dave Stewart
Review by Troy BrownfieldSome disclaimer-type language: Yes, Buffy fan. Rather than setting me up to give this an automatic “A”, that fact actually makes me enter with some degree of temerity. Consider: if you have something that you really enjoyed, any extension, derivation, adaptation or deviation from same is going to be met with at least some form of heightened expectation. In this case, Buffy as a TV series had an appropriate ending in terms of timing, story, and scale. To revisit it and extend it (in continuity, no less), even with creator Joss Whedon at the helm, you’re going to have do something that a) reads well, b) looks great, and c) does things in a new way for it to even remotely work. That said: welcome to A, B, and C. To say that Whedon and company knock it out of the park is a disservice to baseball metaphors. The narration on the first page clicks right into that classic Buffy dialogue rhythm, while the second page allows Jeanty and Owens to draw a sign that might as well say “Our stamp, here.” Not only is this a good read, it’s a fun read, and the import of that in the overall Buffy context can not be understated. Pull back a second to place an appropriate time frame. You must remember that as this is a functional Buffy “Season 8”, the events and actions occur at a timeline that is roughly parallel to the events of brother-series Angel’s Season 5. That point is driven home with a righteously terrific punchline on page 4 that adds some brilliant depth to one of that Angel season’s funniest episodes. However, just because there are long-time fan moments, don’t believe that it’s not accessible. Whedon plays the narration and development in such a way that you could come in blind and pick things up. Granted, you probably should be somewhat of a fan, and I recommend checking on the show if you’ve never done so. Still, first timers will find plenty to like. Such as: The art of Jeanty and Owens. They do a great job with likenesses, but more importantly, they convey the motion and body language of the characters well. With roughly 145 hours of television out there chronicling their adventures, you know that it would be a massive disconnect if the renderings weren’t good. In fact, they’re spot on. Honestly, I always thought that Buffy herself was a hard character to get right in the comic form, but the team here manages to get it. Similar kudos should be extended for their work on Xander and Dawn (whose appearance herein fuels a funny subplot). As to Whedon’s work . . . well, this is his baby, isn’t it? Fans have missed these characters, and you can tell from the script that Whedon has too. The sisterly interplay between Buffy and Dawn is solid, underscoring Dawn’s propensity for getting in trouble (“It must be Tuesday,” you can almost hear Buffy say) and the fractious relationship that they’ve always had. One brief conversation with Buffy and Xander reminds us that he’s always been smarter and more insightful than anyone else ever noticed. Whedon also takes the opportunity to show us that yes, the outside world did realize what happened to Sunnydale. And that last page? Extremely smart choice. Frankly, I thought this was just great. It’s a treat for fans and it’s a strong comic besides. I’m now also doubly curious about a few things; based on conversations from Angel episodes, we know that the characters were, for a time, on different continents. One wonders if we’ll see Willow and Kennedy in South America, or if this was more disinformation directed by Wolfram & Hart by a, in retrospect, very clever Andrew. Granted, we’re reviewing this about a month before the release, so if you have any curiosity at all, get it on your pull list. The faithful will feel rewarded, and some new converts might be found. And really, we’re just getting started. Welcome back, Scoobies. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2007 9:24:00 GMT 10
I'm glad to see it got such a rave review. Now I'm even more anxious for it to come out!!! From anything I've heard it's going to be just wonderful, and I can't wait to sink my teeth into it.
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Post by Allan on Feb 6, 2007 9:27:33 GMT 10
It's definitely looking like it. It should capture the spirit well!
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Post by Allan on Feb 7, 2007 8:05:07 GMT 10
The solicitation text for #3 has been released, along with the official cover. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #3
JOSS WHEDON (W), GEORGES JEANTY (P), ANDY OWENS (I), DAVE STEWART (C), and JO CHEN (Cover)
On sale May 2
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing With Buffy incapacitated, Amy the witch has taken the opportunity to-get this-lay siege with an army of the undead. Willow takes her on in a witches' battle royal as hundreds of Slayers defend their Scottish citadel, but without the kiss of true love, Buffy will be out of commission indefinitely-with an unwelcome familiar face, and an image you won't soon forget. Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to Season Seven of the smash-hit TV series. Joss Whedon writes Season 8! Only available at Dark Horse! Also, they're releasing a trade paperback collecting some of the other Buffy comics... cover here. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 1
JOSS WHEDON (W), FABIAN NICIEZA (W), CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN (W), DAN BRERETON (W), SCOTT LOBDELL (W), PAUL LEE (W/A), ERIC POWELL (A), JOE BENNETT (A), CLIFF RICHARDS (A), HECTOR GOMEZ (A), and WILL CONRAD (A)
On sale July 18
FC, 320 pages
$24.95
TPB, 6" x 9" The definitive comics collection of all things Buffy starts here. This first massive volume begins at the beginning-The Origin, a faithful adaptation of creator Joss Whedon's original screenplay for the film that started it all. The newly chosen Slayer's road to Sunnydale continues in Viva Las Buffy and Slayer, Interrupted. Next, Sunnydale, the Scoobies, and an English librarian lead the way into Season One continuity. Plus, The Goon creator Eric Powell provides pencils to “All's Fair,” featuring Spike and Drusilla at the 1933 World's Fair. The smash TV hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer led to nearly a decade of comics at Dark Horse-including multiple specials, one-shots, and guest miniseries. This omnibus series is the ultimate compilation of the Buffy comics Dark Horse has published, and runs along the TV series' timeline. A fitting companion to Whedon's comics-based relaunch of the show. |
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Post by Allan on Feb 16, 2007 21:06:34 GMT 10
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Post by Nico on Feb 16, 2007 22:56:53 GMT 10
With Buffy incapacitated, Amy the witch has taken the opportunity to-get this-lay siege with an army of the undead. Willow takes her on in a witches' battle royal as hundreds of Slayers defend their Scottish citadel, but without the kiss of true love, Buffy will be out of commission indefinitely-with an unwelcome familiar face, and an image you won't soon forget. . This sounds bloody brilliant, I cant wait to read some more, it seems it gets better and better ,I just hope that this isnt a case f they build it up so much, expectations are high and if they arent met its dissapointment, although I think Expectations are probably already high, i mean its buffy season 8! From the Review, Joss said He wont be telling the writers what to write, so I just hope that they know there stuff to not change the characters personalities to much, but It also said they had talked about the chracters with joss. The interview, Joss says t explains how the US government explained the Sunnydale event, I cant wait to see how this is Explained! Its still really weird thinking of Sunnydale as being gone. Also he mentiones about the supernatural worlds reaction to the thousands of slayers running around!, another interesting point of view. He also said alot of old friends will appear, and not all in the friendly way. I wonder if we will see some more Oz. He mentions about the immortal to, That episode of Angel they showed the story of Buffy & the immortal, I thought was veyr out of chracter (for buffy) and Like the interviews says , Classic Buffy is alone. He also mentioned about how reader friendly it is to non buffy watchers, and I think its pretty obvious its best to have watched the series, its a continuation, and you dont read/watch season 8 before seasons 1-7 |
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Post by Allan on Feb 17, 2007 17:52:57 GMT 10
From the Review, Joss said He wont be telling the writers what to write, so I just hope that they know there stuff to not change the characters personalities to much, but It also said they had talked about the chracters with joss. Some of the writers coming onboard are old Buffy writers from the show, so they should definitely know their stuff. The only writer he mentioned in the interview is Brian K Vaughan, who is nothing short of amazing. Vaughan is currently wrapping up his run on a brilliant comic called Runaways (about kids who learned their parents were supervillains), and Joss will be taking that book over. It's something I recommend to Joss fans (both Joss's upcoming issues, and Vaughan's). I've noticed a lot of similarities between how the two both tell their stories, and their characters. I'm looking forward to Vaughan's season 8 work almost as much as Joss's. |
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Post by Allan on Feb 27, 2007 9:28:33 GMT 10
From Newsarama's coverage of the New York Comic Con: For the non comic readers, Brian K Vaughan is brilliant. Jeph Loeb is also a really talented comic writer, who also works on Heroes (he has previously worked on Smallville and Lost). This series is starting to look better and better! |
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Post by Allan on Mar 5, 2007 22:18:26 GMT 10
It appears that #1 isn't hitting stores on this Wednesday (Thurs-Fri for places other than America), not appearing on local store lists. According to the Diamond shipping list as at last week (the general comic distributor), it's still listed, though I'll confirm with the latest list once it's listed online.  |
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Post by Laura on Mar 6, 2007 9:44:56 GMT 10
You know, I heard Joss is doing a contest in which people over 18 send an essay into a certain address about how Buffy changed their life. The best part is: the winner gets to be in season 8 of Buffy . Details here: www.myspace.com/darkhorsecomics |
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Post by Allan on Mar 6, 2007 18:20:22 GMT 10
Thanks, Laura. That's kinda cool!
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No complaints here though 
