Since Buffy’s days at Sunnydale the stories haven’t really felt that much like our old slayer! The use of metaphor was gone and the book was on a more militaristic turn. Now that wasn’t a bad thing, keeping a story fresh is important and it was still Buffy, but I’ve really enjoyed the “back to basics” approach we’ve seen in season 9.
This issue is the end of the second story arc in Buffy season 9 “C:\> apart (of_me)”,
What happens to Buffy, Willow, Xander, Giles and the rest of the scoobies after the events that unfolded in the finale of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” television series?
The show was important to a lot of people, and made a pretty influential change and impact on the way television is made and stories told so ater the Hellmouth caves in and Sunnydale is gone where does that put our quippy slayer and her crew?
There have been many strange things happening in the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” world post “Chosen.” Buffy has had ups and downs, and the story has been a cohesive continuation of the the television show. I really appreciate that the writers and artists have been able to expand this universe. The latest two issues play on tropes, themes, and plot points from the Buffy show that we have seen before but turns them on their head in a blended way. Its interesting, character driven, and feels fresh and new.
With a strange twist of events (even for Buffy) things have gotten incredibly interesting for Buffy and the best part is that it was all implemented by one of her scoobies, Andrew Wells. As we’ve gone through the at times dramatic twists and turns that make up the plotline of “Buffy Season 9” I’ve come to assume nothing and to expect chaos. This issue just furthers that standpoint when thinking about where this series is going to take Buffy and her pals. This issue as a stand-alone may not be that great but if you look at it as part of the bigger picture it certainly ties up some loose ends and brings the end of the first story arc while starting the next.
With a strange twist of events (even for Buffy) things have gotten incredibly interesting for Buffy and the best part is that it was all implemented by one of her scoobies, Andrew Wells. As we’ve gone through the at times dramatic twists and turns that make up the plotline of “Buffy Season 9” I’ve come to assume nothing and to expect chaos. This issue just furthers that standpoint when thinking about where this series is going to take Buffy and her pals. This issue as a stand-alone may not be that great but if you look at it as part of the bigger picture it certainly ties up some loose ends and brings the end of the first story arc while starting the next.
I feel that this arc had gone on a little bit long. It started out great but I just felt a little stretched out reading this issue. It's probably just me, but I felt that the things that Faith's dad had to say was already established in a previous issue. Still though, like the developments that occurred near the end. Will there be more to this? I think so. Will the subplot involving Drusilla end? I hope so. I really like this series to move on..move forward to greater story beats like Angel's attempt to resurrect Giles, and the runaway slayer with survivor's guilt issues.
When I started season 9 I was apprehensive. I didn’t particularly love the ending to season 8, I found the ending was drawn out just a little too bit! Season 9 even though it picks up directly after seems to be fresh and new yet reminiscent of the television series at the same time. This issue was great and it follows Buffy and her “problem” from the previous issue.
The writing is great within this issue and while nothing too exciting happens the issue still remains entertaining and relatable!
There is nothing I love more than a well-written Buffy story. Lets face it in her time as the slayer the girl has tackled a menagerie of issues; both mystically based and “real world” problems. The latest instalment of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series aptly titled ‘Season Nine’ proves that this slayer still has stories to tell and metaphors to develop; all with a plucky charm. This issue seems to stand out a lot to me as we see Buffy in a situation, even I’m not sure, she can charm her way out of; pregnancy.
Remember issue 5 of Buffy Season 8? Where Buffy has a dream where a fairy thing invades her dreams? Well the fairy is back! It seems like Joss and crew decided they were onto a winner. This time the fairy hijacks Buffy’s dreams through the First Slayer. This issue continues to establish the direction the ‘season’ is going, and the first slayer reveals to Buffy and Willow that there is a chance that magic can be restored to the world, after Buffy eradicated it at the end of season 8.
The story itself isn’t all that mind-blowing (except for the last page reveal, which was a true ‘holy crap!’ moment), but it sets up the future
