Season Eight is finally here. The first story arc is written by Mr. Buffy himself, Joss Whedon. There has been a lot of changes since the end of season 7. Buffy is no longer the only slayer, by her count there are 1800 other slayers in the world. And Buffy is organizing them into an army to combat the forces of evil. This issue shows us Buffy, Xander and a slightly different Dawn. Mention is made of Willow and Giles and Andrew. There is also a reference to an episode of Angel from the last season, but only if you're an Angel fan.
The Army has noticed Buffy and her growing army and are not too happy. They are trying to find ways to fight this new army of slayers and the last page comes up with a character from the tv show.
Joss has mentioned that in the comic he can do things he could never do on the tv show due to budget. I think the change in Dawn is a prime example of that. I just hope that they don't lose sight of the fact that what made Buffy so great wasn't the fights or the Big Bads, it was the quiet moments in between, it was showing Buffy going from a high schooler to an adult, it was the death of her Mom...it was all those moments when they weren't fighting that made Buffy special. Now don't get me wrong, the fights and bad guys are important, but I don't want that to become the main focus of the comic. Hopefully since Joss is at the helm it won't be.
This issue was a good introduction, though it seemed too short. If you're not familiar with the show you might be a little lost at the comic, but I'm guessing that they are aiming this comic pretty much at fans of the show. I want to see Willow and Giles and the other characters. Hopefully they'll be dealing with the deaths that occurred in the last season. Buffy was never a show where people died causally, each death meant something.
The first issue was a good start, now I can't wait to see what else is coming.
1 comment:
I don't read comics but i love Buffy and Angel, so if you can keep me updated on the story that would be great!
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