Fan-Made Animated Season 8.
Come now and watch the animated season 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. These videos have been posted on YouTube by an extraordinarily gifted fan. There is a video for every issue. In the latest videos there is a voiced cast.
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September 30 2008
September 29 2008
New Georges Jeanty Interview at Hellmouth Central.
In which he talks about the surprises of Season Eight, working with different artists, Angel's "After the Fall," and more.
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September 08 2008
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Jeph Loeb talks Buffy issue 20.
Vampires and Slayers interviews Jeph Loeb, who talks extensively about his season eight issue. (Free reg. required)
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August 27 2008
Wordballoon podcast interviews Brad Meltzer.
He discusses among his various projects, his upcoming arc in Buffy Season 8.
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August 21 2008
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Seven-page preview of Buffy #18.
Newsarama provides them, from part three of "Time of Your Life". It all starts with the word "nothing". (Technically it's six pages and a cover.)
August 06 2008
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For the discussion of Buffy #17.
The second part of Joss Whedon's 'Time of Your Life' arc hits the stands today. Will Buffy work out what exactly is going on?
July 09 2008
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Solicitation info and cover art for Buffy #19.
We have the little blurb about 'Time Of Your Life' Part 4, coming out on October 1st and cover art from Georges Jeanty and Jo Chen.
Scott Allie dispels rumour about Season 8 July announcement.
Remember that hint that we'd get a big Buffy news in July? Well, Dark Horse's editor kills the buzz. And, relatedly, Scott has agreed to do a Q&A at SlayAlive - and has already responded to some questions about BtVS S8 et al *Caution - answers contain "negative spoilers". (B!x for the heads-up win).
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July 06 2008
Jo Chen on likenesses.
Jo has updated her MySpace with a reflection on the delicate balance between faithfulness to the actors and the need for dynamicity and originality in the illustrations.
June 18 2008
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Jo Chen talks about her cover for Buffy #20.
Brilliant artwork for Jeph Loeb's issue of Season 8.
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June 16 2008
May 2008 comics sales charts are released.
Joss' books do very well, and Season 8 tops the trade paperback charts.
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June 10 2008
June 05 2008
A Day in the Life of a Buffy Editor.
Scott Allie updates the Buffy Zone with some new information and Jo Chen's cover for issue 20.
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June 04 2008
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For the discussion of Buffy #15.
It's the final part of Drew Goddard's Buffy season 8 'Wolves at the Gate' arc.
May 27 2008
May 09 2008
Brad Meltzer talks Buffy Season 8.
Newsarama talks Buffy and Joss with Brad Meltzer. It's at the end of the interview. A sampling: "I got the secretive e-mail with the blood oath attachment from him that asked if I was in or I was out. Of course, I said I was in, and then came the second e-mail with another blood oath, and a blood rite, and that one had the grand plan of what was happening in the series."
April 12 2008
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The Flip, the Flail and the Flounce: When Fandom Implodes.
Merlin Missy takes a humorous look at fandom. "This essay contains spoilers of Torchwood S2, episode one of S4 Doctor Who, episode one of S4 Battlestar Galactica, and Issue 12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8".
April 07 2008
Den of Geek article about licensed comics.
Discussion includes Season 8 and After the Fall. No plot spoilers.
March 07 2008
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Scott Allie comments on Buffy #12 and Whedonesque's reactions.
Scott updates his Buffy column on the DH site and talks on this very blog's take on the "event". Plus he explains why the NYT/ABC interviews came to be.
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Solicitation for Buffy # 15.
Dark Horse has released the cover art and info for the last part of Wolves at the Gate.
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Preview for Buffy 8.13 "Wolves At The Gate" Part II.
And just after a day after issue 12 coming out, Dark Horse gives us the preview for next month's. Spoilers for issue 12's "mysterious" guest star.
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Joss talks to Newsarama about Season Eight and issue 12.
Long, juicy and revealing new interview about Issue 12, the outline for the rest of the season, and Joss' life-long relationship with the Buffster.
March 02 2008
Buffy Season 8 Among Best SF/F Books of 2007.
Ranked an impressive 3rd for the year by the editors of SF Signal.
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.
January 23 2008
Buffy - Season 8 #1 is the 15th biggest-selling comic of 2007.
Diamond's 2007 Year-End sales charts have been released, and Buffy's first six issues make Dark Horse's only appearances in the Top 100.
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January 16 2008
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Buffy #11 preview @ IGN.
An early look at "A Beautiful Sunset", the stand-alone issue by Joss and Georges Jeanty, due on February 6th.
December 24 2007
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Review of "Anywhere But Here" in the Comic Book Bin.
Issue #10 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, written by Joss, features Robin Balzer, winner of the reader contest and new canonical personage. And Buffyfantic spotted another at Newsarama.
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December 14 2007
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Dark Horse's Buffy Zone updated.
Mostly it's a recap of some spoilers that have already been leaked in various interviews, especially for issues 10-11 and Drew Goddard's upcoming arc. Also an update on Serenity: Better Days, Serenity lunchboxes, and the announcement about A Shepherd's Tale.
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November 13 2007
Jo Chen not doing the #11 cover for BtVS Season 8.
Jo Chen is "taking a break" from her work on the covers of the Buffy Season 8 comics. I'll really miss those glorious covers - hope she comes back for more.
November 11 2007
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Buffy Season 8, Episode 8 Review at The Nexus!
New review of the new issue - issue 8 of season 8 - over at the Comics Nexus.
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November 10 2007
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Solicitation for Buffy #11.
Dark Horse released the cover and info for Buffy Season 8 #11; A Beautiful Sunset.
November 03 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 06 2007
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Buffy Season 8 #7 Reviewed @ LYS@D.
Leave Your Spandex @ The Door promptly grants an extended (and insightful) review of the 7th issue of the Buffy Season 8 comic.
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August 30 2007
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Wizard Interview with Brian K. Vaughan.
Wizard sits down with Brian K. Vaughan about his work on Buffy: Season 8. Includes some VERY pretty pictures from Jo Chen. Also note that Wizard #192 (the Fall TV Preview issue) also contains a small Ripper article and a Faith character spotlight (-ed).
August 24 2007
MTV interviews Brian K Vaughan.
This interview covers Y The Last Man and Ex Machina heading to the big screen. Also Buffy, Runaways and his work on Lost. Plus, interview snippets with Amber Benson and Joss (both interview clips are from a few months ago - the same sessions used here).
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August 17 2007
Comics Sales Report For July 2007.
Buffy #5 clocks in at the 12 spot.
July 10 2007
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Dark Horse Comics for October.
Covers and info for Buffy Season 8 #7 and also a new Serenity ornament.
June 26 2007
Georges Jeanty Talks Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8.
The Comic Book Bin's Leroy Douresseaux interviews Buffy Season 8 comic artist Georges Jeanty, who says he's is committed to the full run of Season 8.
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IF Magazine gives Season 8 Buffy comic #4 an A-.
Senior editor Sean Elliot says there are "more questions raised by the end of Joss Whedon’s return to the universe of Buffy the Vampire Slayer."More plot summary than actual review, this reviewer does like the season thus far.
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Paul Lee Interview.
Pulse interviews Paul Lee about working with Joss on Season Eight and he reveals some details about #5. Also there are a few pages from the comic.
June 10 2007
Herc's seen episode 8.4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
Aint It Cool News' Herc reviews the latest Buffy S8 Issue.
May 22 2007
Xander for Mayor of SF???
Leah Garchik of the San Francisco Chronicle muses on similarities between SF Mayor Gavin Newsom and Season 8 Xander. At least, lookswise.
May 12 2007
May 04 2007
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TVSquad Review of Buffy Season 8.3.
A very positive review, which obviously contains spoilers. They give it a score of 6 out of 7.
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April 09 2007
New Georges Jeanty interview.
A new interview with Georges Jeanty on how he got into comics and what it's like working on Buffy Season 8 with Joss. Some cool new information.
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April 05 2007
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The Making of Buffy Season 8 #3.
On Dark Horse's website, there is a Making Of for #3. Script, Pencils, Inks, Coloring, Lettering, and HEY! 6 pages of #3 out already! Flash Required (if it doesn't appear, right click on the image and then click play).
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Herc's Seen Buffy 8.2!
AICN's Hercules gives a page-by-page review of Issue 2 of Buffy Season 8 (AICN is having technical issues at the moment so link not working). Couldn't get a hold of it at your comic book shop? Comic Book Resources has an eleven page preview of issue 2.
March 14 2007
March 12 2007
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Scott Allie Season 8 interview.
IF Magazine interviews Scott Allie about Season 8. No big spoilers but there are a few hints. Also a review of #1.
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March 05 2007
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Alternate Cover for Buffy #2.
Georges Jeanty's penciled #2 cover has been revealed.
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March 02 2007
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IGN's Buffy New Readers Guide.
For all of us who need some catching up to do before Season 8 premieres, IGN has put together this handy-dandy guide.
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March 01 2007
SlayAlive PenPal: Jo Chen!
Season 8 cover artist Jo Chen sends SlayAlive Forum a letter dropping info on how she dove into the Buffyverse, and how many covers she has completed...
February 28 2007
Buffy Zone Updated.
Scott Allie posted some new Season 8 goodness, as well as an alternate cover for #4.
February 21 2007
SlayAlive PenPal: Georges Jeanty!
Season 8 artist Georges Jeanty sends SlayAlive Forum a letter dropping a tidbit of information about the first four issues, as well as text-free art!
February 16 2007
Win A Role in Buffy Season 8!
Dark Horse Comics asks you how Buffy has affected your life in 250 words or less and, if selected, you could end up appearing in an upcoming issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8. Winner to be selected by Joss Whedon himself!!!
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February 08 2007
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Joss' Geek Monthly interview (Part three).
Joss explains a bit more about the comics. Gets into what his duties are, who all is on board, and just how long this thing is gonna end up being.
January 23 2007
Buffy Season 8: "Forgotten Memories" - 40-minute post Chosen episode.
First announced more than half year ago, it's really here! While you wait for Joss Whedon's Buffy Season 8, why not try Emma Paige Langley's version of a continuation of Buffy post-"Chosen" first. It may not be canon but it's fun (77MB download).
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January 14 2007
Sarah Michelle Gellar's stringent requirements.
On her website, Jo Chen posts the pencil sketches she did to audition for the Buffy Season 8 covers... and suggests that SMG had some say in the use of her likeness.
January 13 2007
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Witchy, witchy wallpapers.
The Buffy Zone has a very witchy wallpaper available for download--posibly taken from the #3 cover. I have a new appreciation for Jo Chen now. Also available are wallpapers of the #1-2 covers. Spoilers if you consider covers to be such.
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December 24 2006
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Scary New Year's wishes.
Editor Scott Allie talks Horror at Dark Horse in 2007, with Buffy Season 8 leading the charge.
December 14 2006
Buffy Season 8 gets spotlight in Diamond Comics' PREVIEWS.
New season gets Front Cover spot in publication mainly used by retailers from the US and importers from all over the world.
December 11 2006
Buffy: season 8, issue 1 available for pre-order at TFAW!
And it looks like one can also subscribe to the whole season...
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December 07 2006
TV Guide Q&A with Joss Whedon.
Joss talks about Season 8, Wonder Woman, AXM, Fray and the Verse. It features another glimpse to Georges' portrayal of Buffy and some preview pages: 1, 2, 3 and 4.
November 22 2006
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Buffy's Back!
Joss discusses the season eight Buffy comics at Entertainment Weekly. This illustration of Buffy is wonderful. Lots of juicy information. And a couple more pics.
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October 23 2006
Buffy Season 8 Comic Pic!
The Kaba Lounge posted a new picture from the upcoming Season 8 comic of Buffy, Xander, Willow and Dawn!
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September 18 2006
Buffy Season 8 comics targeted for March 2007 release.
Dark Horse also announced that the first story-arc will be a four-part series.
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