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For the discussion of Buffy #16.
Joss returns with the highly anticipated 'Time of Your Life' arc.
July 02 2008
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Joss Whedon talks Buffy #16 and beyond.
He tells MTV News, "Buffy lends itself to a comic book universe more than anything I've ever done. Buffy is a comic book." Also first details on the season 8 arc Jane Espenson will be writing.
July 01 2008
Lying In The Gutters hears a rumour regarding the Buffy Tarot cancellation.
And it's probably what most of us guessed.
June 07 2008
California Browncoats announce Serenity Better Days #1 Exclusive Variant.
Dark Horse produces San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive to benefit Kids Need to Read.
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May 16 2008
The Firefly-Serenity Chinese Pinyinary.
Now updated with translations for the Chinese dialog and writing that appeared in the Serenity: Better Days mini-series.
May 08 2008
Newsarama shows Buffy Tarot's High Priestess.
Well, it's not that hard to guess who she is.
May 07 2008
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For the discussion of Buffy #14.
The Buffster takes the fight to Japan in the third part of Drew Goddard's 'Wolves at the Gate' arc.
May 01 2008
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Buffy 8.14 "Wolves at the Gate", Part III preview.
Dark Horse has released a preview of the 3rd chapter of Drew Goddard's current story arc of Buffy Season 8. ETA: Three extra preview pages to read at Newsarama!
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April 22 2008
Buffy #12 takes 6th place for March.
ICV2 estimates that the issue shipped 88,930 copies to North American comic book stores. The hype for #12 (which turned out to be the Buffy/Satsu romance) led to an increase of around 900 copies on the previous month. Also in March, Serenity: Better Days #1 came in at no. 26 with 62,300 copies shipped and Angel: After The Fall #5 took 31st place, shipping 49,558 copies.
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April 18 2008
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CBR feature on the upcoming Buffy season 8 arc.
There's a first look at the very impressive cover art for issue 17 for starters. And a great interview with Dark Horse's Sierra Hahn about the "Time of Your Life" arc.
April 09 2008
April 07 2008
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Variant cover art for Buffy #16.
The artwork is by Georges Jeanty and the issue will be out on July 2nd.
"Conversations with Dead People" board.
Dark Horse is releasing a Buffy-style Ouija board in September for $29.99.
April 02 2008
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For the discussion of Buffy #13.
Drew Goddard's "Wolves at the Gate" arc continues. So come and tell us what you thought of it.
March 27 2008
March 24 2008
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Scott Allie on Serenity, Buffy and the Joss Whedon Universe.
Excellent interview with the Dark Horse editor. Spoilerish for Joss' next arc on Buffy season 8.
March 20 2008
Scott Allie Interview about Season Eight.
Big overview and some new tidbits about the Buffy comic books, interlaced with info about Dark Horse's "Blood +". Includes confirmation of where all the Slayer Squads are set around the globe. Tries to be spoiler-free.
March 17 2008
Whedonverse comic book chart positions for February.
The Buffyverse comics continue their solid performance, Buffy #11 was 14th and Angel: After The Fall #4 was 37th. Joss' penultimate issue of Runaways came in at no. 55.
March 16 2008
Winning retailers announced for DH 100: Serenity: Better Days Contest.
100 stores received 10 free copies with a custom, full-wrap around cover created by the mini-series artist Will Conrad.
March 15 2008
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"I knew it would create not a ripple, but a wave".
Georges Jeanty, Scott Allie and others comment on the reaction to Buffy #12.
March 13 2008
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The making of Serenity: Better Days #1.
Great feature over at the Dark Horse site. Reading the script for the first six pages is a wonderful treat.
March 12 2008
March 11 2008
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First look at Serenity: Better Days #2.
Comic Book Resources has a five page preview of the second issue. This'll be out on April 9th.
March 09 2008
More from Brett Matthews on 'Serenity: Better Days'.
IGN.com has a top notch interview with Brett about the upcoming Serenity mini-series. There's some nice insights into the 'Verse and indeed the fandom as well.
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"What makes it about Buffy?".
Messrs Whedon and Allie provide a handy overview of Dark Horse's Buffy season 8. Don't read if you've still managed to remain totally unspoilt for Buffy #12.
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March 08 2008
Brett Matthews talks "Serenity: Better Days".
The writer discusses how the mini series came about. If you know the general premise, nothing spoilery, but a loose confirmation of when the three-issue story takes place. With some previously released preview pages.
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March 06 2008
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Media coverage of Buffy #12 continues.
ABCNews.com speaks to Joss and comic book experts about that aspect of the story. And MTV.com has a word with the writer himself Mr. Drew Goddard.
March 05 2008
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For the discussion of (the rest of) Buffy #12.
Asides the plot arc that The New York Times revealed, some other stuff happened in this issue. Come tell us what you thought of it all. Also a big huzzah to Drew Goddard's return to Buffy.
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February 29 2008
Drew Goddard's other Buffy season 8 story.
Dark Horse puts online "Antique", a story from the Tales of the Vampires mini-series. It's all to get us excited for Drew's upcoming "Wolves at the Gate" arc which begins next week.
February 28 2008
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Jo Chen's cover art for Buffy #16 (huge spoilers ahead).
It contains the most astounding Buffy news ever. If you've read the latest issue of Wizard magazine then you'll know what it's all about.
February 18 2008
Whedonverse comic book chart positions for January.
Astonishing X-Men #24 took 5th place, Buffy #10 came in at no. 15 and Angel: After The Fall #3 was at no. 38. ETA: Estimated sales figures are now available.
February 15 2008
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Five page preview of 'Serenity: Better Days' #1.
Lovely to see the crew again. And in a related vein, if you want to know the inside story behind the cover for the third issue then click here.
February 07 2008
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Ask Dark Horse about Joss' comics.
Fans over at SlayAlive.com put together a list of questions about Season 8, Serenity and more which editor Scott Allie answered. Mild spoilers.
February 06 2008
January 22 2008
Drew Goddard: From Writing Buffy to Cloverfield to Buffy Again.
Scott Allie updates the Buffy Zone editorial to discuss Cloverfield and Goddard's 4-issue upcoming arc on Buffy. Jeanty's beautiful cover to #15 shown.
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January 21 2008
Whedonverse comic book chart positions for December.
Buffy #9 took 12th place and Angel: After The Fall #2 came in at no. 52 (ETA: Estimated figures for how many copies got shipped are now available).
January 09 2008
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Joss Whedon's comic books in 2008.
Wizard Magazine gives us a brief rundown of what to expect from upcoming issues of Buffy season 8, Serenity: Better Days and Angel: After The Fall.
January 08 2008
Comic Book Resources looks at how Robin Balzer's appearance in Buffy #10 came about.
Has spoilers for the issue for anybody who hasn't read it yet.
January 03 2008
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For the discussion of Buffy #10.
A good issue and a great way to start the year. Oh and Brian K. Vaughan says "this script contained a few of the funniest things Joss Whedon has ever written, which is obviously saying a lot".
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January 01 2008
Fans will buy the comics if the stories matter.
Marc-Oliver Frisch over at The Beat analyses the impressive sales figures for Buffy #8 and Angel: After The Fall #1.
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December 29 2007
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Sneak peek at 'Serenity: Better Days' #1.
Four pages of b&w artwork (one with dialogue) courtesy of Dark Horse and Diamond Previews (pdf reader req.).
December 19 2007
The Dark Horse holiday card.
It features a welcome glimpse of Dandelion Naizen and Melaka Fray.
December 14 2007
Whedonverse comic book chart positions for the month of November.
Astonishing X-Men #23 came second, Buffy #8 took 10th place and 'Angel: After The Fall' #1 came in at no. 41 on Diamond's Direct Market Sales Charts. ETA: And the estimated sales figures can be found over at ICV2.com.
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December 13 2007
Shepherd Book's story will get told.
Ron Glass announced at the Browncoat Cruise that Dark Horse will be bringing out a graphic novel called "A Shepherd's Tale".
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December 05 2007
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For the discussion of Buffy #9.
The last part of Brian K. Vaughan's 'No Future For You" season 8 arc hits the comic book stores today. Pull up a chair and tell us what you thought of this Buffy story.
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Dark Horse releases additional information for the release of the Serenity lunchboxes.
Release month for "Better Days" is also mentioned.
December 04 2007
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Six page preview for Buffy #9.
The final part of Brian K. Vaughan's Faith arc comes out tomorrow.
November 22 2007
'Buffy: Panel to Panel' - out now in your local comic book store.
Though the Dark Horse site still says it's out on December 5th, it actually shipped last week. For my money this is one of the best Buffy related items that's ever been released. It's packed with gorgeous artwork and some great comic book anecdotes.
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November 07 2007
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For the discussion of Buffy #8.
The third part of Brian K. Vaughan's Buffy Season 8 "No Future For You" arc hit the stores today. Come tell us what you thought of it.
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November 02 2007
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Comic Book Resources preview of BTVS #8.
CBR has several pages of part 3 of the "No Future For You" arc, written by Brian K. Vaughan.
October 31 2007
Buffy Season 8: 'The Long Way Home' TPB out today.
It collects the first five Joss penned issues and there's a new cover by Jo Chen. A recent Tilting @ Windmills column pondered on whether season 8 would have been as successful if the first five issues had been released as an OGN (original graphic novel).
October 28 2007
A review of the 'Serenity: Those Left Behind' hardcover.
Nice story, shame about the extras.
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October 24 2007
Buffy Season 8 - the shape of things to come?
Publishers Weekly examines the success of Joss' comic books (and there's even a brief Joss quote at the end of the article). In related news, Wizard Magazine looks at how much the Serenity: Those Left Behind comic books are now worth.
October 17 2007
Buffy Season 8: 'The Long Way Home' TPB is NOT out today.
This volume collects the first five Joss penned issues and features a new Jo Chen cover as well. And it appears that it will be out in two weeks time and not today as originally thought.
October 15 2007
Buffy Season 8 goes from success to success.
Issue 6 took eighth place and shifted an estimated 96,500 copies in Diamond's Direct Sales Chart for the month of September.
October 11 2007
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That Buffy #10 variant cover in full.
It's been previously glimpsed at here but a much bigger version is now online. The cover features Robin Balzer (the wife of the winner of Dark Horse's 'How Buffy Changed My Life' contest).
October 05 2007
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Dark Horse release info and cover art for Buffy #10.
This one-shot issue will be out on January 2nd and the variant cover can be seen here. And fans will be pleased to see that the two Serenity lunchboxes have been resolicited and will be out in March.
October 03 2007
Sugarshock part 3 - "The greatest story ever blogged".
The first two parts of Joss and Fabio's indescribably wonderful tale can be found here and here.
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For the discussion of Buffy #7.
So what did you think of the second part of Brian K. Vaughan's Faith-centric "No Future For You" arc?
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The Slayer's Footprints - an interview with Scott Allie.
The Dark Horse editor gives Fractal Matter the lowdown on Joss, Buffy season 8, Sugarshock and the next Serenity comic book mini-series (including the March release date).
September 28 2007
First look at the very special variant Buffy #10 cover.
It's the first glimpse of Robin Balzer (the wife of the winner of Dark Horse's 'How Buffy Changed My Life' contest).
September 19 2007
"No Whedon, no problem".
A comic book store owner tells Wizard Magazine about the sell out success for Buffy #6 and his hopes for IDW's Angel: After The Fall mini-series.
September 13 2007
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Dark Horse release info and cover art for Buffy #9.
Two very different covers. One is very striking, the other well it's just plain hilarious.
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September 06 2007
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For the discussion of Buffy #6.
So was it five by five? Tell us what you thought of Brian K. Vaughan's Buffy debut. And hey how about that panel on the second last page?
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September 05 2007
Sugarshock Issue No. 2 is now online.
The link is to the easier to read, full-page version of the online book. To go to the Dark Horse Presents myspace page, which contains Sugarshock as well as other items on offer, click here. And if you missed the first part of Sugarshock, then it can be found here.
September 03 2007
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Slayer 101 - Gotta have Faith.
Wizard Magazine brings us up to speed on Faith's past and drops some hints for her upcoming arc in Buffy season 8.
August 30 2007
Become a friend of SugarShock MySpace.
Only if you are NOT Viking, because Sugar Shock friends/fans are never Viking.
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August 23 2007
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Talking Faith and Buffy season 8 with Brian K. Vaughan.
You've seen his preview, now read his Newsarama interview. It's very good indeed (especially for the reveal of what could be the title for Buffy Season 8).
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Six page preview for Buffy #6.
This first part of Brian K. Vaughan's "No Future For You" Buffy season 8 arc will come out on September 5th.
August 16 2007
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Buffy and Serenity goodies from Dark Horse in November.
First look at the variant cover for Buffy #8, info about the Buffy Omnibus Vol 3 and a lovely pic of the Reaver Ship ornament.
August 15 2007
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Buffy #8 cover revealed.
Very intense Jo Chen artwork. This third part of Brian K. Vaughan's Buffy season 8 arc "No Future For You" will be out on November 7th.
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August 14 2007
More printings for Buffy Season 8 issues 1-4.
A 4th printing for #1, a 3rd printing for #2, and a 2nd printing for #3 and #4 with all new designed covers.
August 02 2007
Buffy Omnibus Volume 2 Preview.
A 22 page preview of the upcoming Buffy Omnibus Volume 2 which will be released on September 12.
July 28 2007
Reaver Ship Ornament.
Some pictures from SDCC of Dark Horse's Serenity ornaments including the new Reaver ornament.
July 27 2007
Sugarshock! An all new Joss Whedon story!
Read the first part online at 'MySpace Dark Horse Presents'. For more info, read these Newsarama and Comic Book Resources articles.
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July 25 2007
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A review of Buffy #5 'The Chain'.
So what you think of Joss' first stand-alone story of season 8?
July 24 2007
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Preview for Buffy #5.
Six pages (plus all the covers) which will whet your appetite for the next issue of Buffy season 8.
Buffy Season Eight #5 shipping July 25?
According to Diamond, Buffy Season Eight #5 will ship the 25th of July, one week earlier then the original release date.
July 15 2007
New York Daily News feature on Buffy season 8.
It has some lovely quotes from Joss in it.
July 05 2007
Dark Horse's Serenity lunch box cancelled?
A products/shipping update over at MillarWorld mentions the following: "The Lunchbox Serenity (MAY070071U) has been cancelled".
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July 04 2007
"It feels like Buffy should".
An overview of the first story arc of Buffy season 8.
June 20 2007
Buffy Omnibus Volume 1 Preview.
Dark Horse has put up a 26 page preview of the upcoming Buffy Omnibus Volume 1 which will be released on July 18.
June 18 2007
Sales of Buffy season 8 go from strength to strength.
According to ICv2.com, Buffy #3 shipped an estimated 106,634 copies to North American comic book shops (10,000 more than Buffy #2 did the previous month). There was also some very healthy re-orders for the first two issues as well.
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June 08 2007
More info on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Panel to Panel'.
Dark Horse gives the Buffy comics "the deluxe coffee-table treatment" with "a look back at the most dynamic and memorable line art and paintings from the first ten years of the Slayer in comics". According to Amazon.ca, this book will be out in November.
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June 06 2007
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Buffy #4 reviewed on 'A Comicbook Orange'.
A different medium this time for a Buffy Season 8 comic book review. Herc chips in with his thoughts over at Ain't It Cool and there's a detailed recap at Wikipedia.
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Buffy #4 out today.
This is the final part of 'The Long Way Home' arc and the next issue will be out in August. Analysis of the sales of the first two issues can be found over at The Beat: "If the book can maintain even half these numbers once Buffy creator Joss Whedon hands it over to other writers, it'll still be a massive success".
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June 05 2007
Whedon comics editor Scott Allie to appear at CSTS screening.
The Portland, OR charity-screening organizers are "pleased to announce that Scott Allie -- Joss Whedon's editor at Dark Horse Comics -- will be our guest for the Friday night screening...."
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May 26 2007
Adopting the Hollywood Model for Comic Books.
The New York Times looks at how comic book companies are changing their approach for creating comics. Joss speaks about his role of executive producer for Buffy season 8, "a nonexistent title in comics, but it best fits what I'm doing".
May 21 2007
Those Whedon comic book chart positions for April.
Buffy #2 came in at number 12 and Runaways #25 finished in the top fifty, getting to number 42. ETA: Estimated sales for these issues can be found over at ICV2.com.
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May 17 2007
Dark Horse's Scott Allie talks Buffy season 8.
This a great insight into what goes on behind the scenes.
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May 12 2007
One of the summer's hottest comic books - Buffy season 8.
IGN says "we absolutely guarantee this is going to be one of the best books throughout the summer". Wizard Entertainment also chimes in with the love for the series on their Heat Index, "action-packed and overflowing with Whedon's patented snappy patter".
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May 09 2007
Out of print and out of stock.
A comic book store owner comments on the non-availability of Joss Whedon's Dark Horse back catalogue at a time "when the heat for the [Buffy] series is on NOW".
May 08 2007
(SPOILER)
Dark Horse release info and cover art for Buffy #5.
It's worth noting that this standalone 40 page issue is "personally important to... Joss Whedon". This'll come out on August 1st with the the regular Jo Chen cover and also variant covers by Georges Jeanty and Paul Lee.
May 06 2007
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Some new spoilers for Buffy season 8!
Wizard Entertainment has some teasers for the next three issues.
May 02 2007
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Herc's seen Buffy season 8 #3.
Couldn't get a hold of the issue? Want to know what happened? Then read on. Spoilers await (and if you want even more juicy details, then head off to the Wikipedia recap).
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April 30 2007
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Dark Horse's preview for Buffy #3.
Four pages of interior artwork and dialogue to whet your appetite for this Wednesday's release.
April 17 2007
Buffy #1 shipped around 110,000 copies in March.
ICv2 provides those estimated North American direct market sales figures.
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April 14 2007
Dark Horse contest runner up entries posted.
The essays from four of the runners up in the "How Buffy Changed My Life" contest are up on Dark Horse's MySpace blog. Very touching stories all :) In addition, non-winning entries are being shared on this dedicated blog.
April 13 2007
Buffy #1 storms the charts for March.
The first issue came in at number 9 on Diamond's Direct Market Sales Charts for the previous month.
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April 06 2007
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Silver Bullet Comics reviews Buffy #2.
"All of the characters are handled with the same deftness that made the show worth watching".
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