August 01 2010
(SPOILER)
Scott Allie interview about end of Buffy Season 8 and plans for Season 9.
Gives more info on season 9.
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I love the idea of a Dollhouse comic. It seemed that Jed and Mo were the real stars of Dollhouse, as opposed to Joss. It was always their baby (at least they wrote the best episodes). I'd love to see them "executive produce" the comic if Joss doesn't have time. Have I mentioned how much I want a Dollhouse comic?
The more I read about the end of Season 8, the more I feel like I'm going to be let down. It seems like there are going to be a lot of loose ends.
I love that they're moving away from a "tv series" format with with 9. I was excited about Buffy moving into comics (canon anyway) back when the series first started because there's a freedom to do so much - miniseries, one-shots, concurrent titles, etc., etc. I was disappointed when they were so strict with the "this is a tv series in comic form" strategy. It just felt... somehow wrong to the medium. Comics are comics. I love that with season 9, they're going with the more traditional comics approach, modeling it after the early Marvel universe. AND I love that they're workign with IDW to keep continuity.
Quick question for anyone in the know: It was my understanding that IDW could use any of the Buffyverse characters that appeared on Ats, but none that are exclusive to Buffy's show; just like Dark Horse could use any of the characters that appeared on Buffy, but not characters that are exclusive to Ats, which is why DH is able to use Angel and Spike without having to get permission from IDW. Well, Willow appeared in Angel, so why does IDW need permission to use her? Was it just a courtesy or am I missing about the licensing agreement? If was a courtesy, kudos to IDW - much better than Joss/Dark Horse not telling them about Angel/Twilight... I know they had every right to do it, but I feel like it would be have been professional courtesy to at least inform the rights holder of the Angel series about what they plan to do with the character. I've always been troubled by that...
I ramble a lot. Sorry...
jesse | August 01, 16:10 CET
tickled pink | August 01, 16:12 CET
espalier | August 01, 16:44 CET
I am so pumped for S9. The way they are describing it is exactly how I've always wanted/envisioned these comics. The only thing they have to worry about is stretching out the cast of characters to thin over multiple titles. Because I don't know about anyone else, but for me the Buffyverse is about these characters interacting together. Should be fun to see how it goes.
Kaan | August 01, 17:37 CET
I was thinking about this... if given the choice between a Satsu series and a Faith series, I think I'd go with Satsu. Given what's been set up in NFFY and subsequent Faith stories, I'm pretty sure Giles would be moved into that series. And I hate it when Giles and Buffy are estranged. Plus, I love the dynamic between Faith and Buffy. The rivalry. I'd like to see Faith reintegrated as a regular. One of the scoobies.
Satsu, on the other hand, is already off on her own. She's an outsider. She could have amazing stories to tell and we wouldn't feel like her story is taking away from regular character interaction.
jesse | August 01, 18:34 CET
Risch22 | August 01, 19:56 CET
cheryl | August 01, 20:29 CET
kasadilla | August 01, 21:12 CET
I'm also glad about Fray's status as being Joss-only. I don't think she got enough screen (page?) time during the Season 8 issues she was in. I'm also a fan of Moline's so it's good to see they're keeping him around as best as they can!
archon | August 01, 21:42 CET
Lots of goodies, thanks Mr Allie and Slayalive
anca | August 02, 00:44 CET
Simon | August 02, 01:25 CET
Ummm... all of them?
jesse | August 02, 01:26 CET
Simon | August 02, 01:30 CET
Moscow Watcher | August 02, 02:05 CET
I love a mystery.
Simon | August 02, 02:10 CET
kornundsprite | August 02, 02:56 CET
Simon | August 02, 03:00 CET
wenxina | August 02, 03:28 CET
Point is, I'm afraid there's too many to be able to make an educated guess, and no guarantee this person has even written comics before.
Or it could be Alan Moore visiting SDCC undercover, of course.
Niels van Eekelen | August 02, 04:04 CET
Peter David? Dan Abnett? Have written too many books for one to be "the guy's novel," perhaps. If you take that as him having written just the one, that would narrow the field. Hell, John Byrne wrote a novel once.
Niels van Eekelen | August 02, 04:10 CET
KingofCretins | August 02, 04:33 CET
Niels van Eekelen | August 02, 04:52 CET
I wonder if Dark Horse will do what DC/Marvel does when they want to hide covers that will spoil and in the solicitations put a blank page with the words TOP SECRET! for the covers.
[ edited by Buffyfantic on 2010-08-02 16:37 ]
Buffyfantic | August 02, 05:53 CET
Riker | August 02, 05:56 CET
Liam Mars | August 02, 07:06 CET
Simon | August 02, 07:38 CET
Dana5140 | August 02, 07:46 CET
Wyndam_ | August 02, 07:47 CET
That's so cool Simon. Your power knows no bounds!
edit: Turned my first 'Cool' into 'Great' cause I sounded lame saying cool over and over again. Cool.
[ edited by Kaan on 2010-08-02 17:04 ]
Kaan | August 02, 08:00 CET
I'd love to see a series, or arc, or one-shot, of Satsu as a lone op. And one of any of those of Kennedy playing Sgt Fury to an "attack squad." And one of any of those where Buffy gets a free wish; she could use, oh, maybe some new shoes, or-umm something.
DaddyCatALSO | August 02, 08:41 CET
doghouse | August 02, 17:58 CET
Dana5140 | August 03, 03:47 CET
DaddyCatALSO | August 03, 08:10 CET
http://www.gregrucka.com/wp/a-good-run-excerpt/
Simon | September 03, 04:34 CET