From the back cover: A team of Japanese vampires who can transform into wolves, panthers, and fog attack the Slayer compound in the highlands of Scotland, stealing Buffy's mystical scythe—the weapon that transformed thousands of young women into Slayers. Unable to fight these mysterious new foes, Buffy sends Xander to see his old friend—the only vampire known to possess these … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 3 by Drew Goddard: C
Media Tie-In
The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton and Jun Asuga: C
When first I spotted this slim volume in the manga section of a chain bookstore in town, I assumed it was an OEL media tie-in from TOKYOPOP, like Legends of the Dark Crystal or Return to Labyrinth. Closer inspection, however, reveals that it actually is Japanese, published by Kodansha in 2004. I’m a little surprised to see that Disney Press did not flip the art or translate … [Read more...] about The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton and Jun Asuga: C
The Summoned by Cameron Dokey: D
From the back cover: Doyle is in the supermarket when the latest vision hits. Fear. Fire. Death. And an ornately engraved ancient amulet. As usual, the Powers That Be are none too specific. When he comes to, he is being tended by an anxious young woman named Terri Miller. A shy girl from a small town, Terri is new to L.A., and feeling like a wallflower in the bright lights of … [Read more...] about The Summoned by Cameron Dokey: D
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 2 by Brian K. Vaughan: A
From the back cover: While Buffy is busy trying to uncover the mysterious new Big Bad known only as "Twilight," Giles takes on a mission of his own that will require a Slayer who can handle a little dirty work. He recruits the notoriously rebellious Faith for an undercover job that demands her well-known penchant for violence. She must infiltrate the estate of a rogue Slayer … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 2 by Brian K. Vaughan: A
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 1 by Joss Whedon: B
From the back cover: Worldwide cult phenomenon Buffy the Vampire Slayer returns with Season Eight—only in comics! Series creator Joss Whedon once again takes up writing duties for this official sequel to the show, running the comics as he ran seven seasons of Buffy on TV. This opening story introduces a mysterious threat known as "Twilight" and plunges Buffy and the gang into … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 1 by Joss Whedon: B