"Yes, I've read a poem. Try not to faint."
March 19
2014
(SPOILER)
Discuss Buffy Season 10 #1.
And we're back.
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The writing is brilliant too. The characters feel like themselves more than I think they ever had. People described "hearing" the voices of the actors when reading S8, but I never got that. Until NOW! I'm so happy Buffy is back and I can't wait to see what Season 10 has in store.
Xander | March 19, 09:24 CET
Xander | March 19, 09:25 CET
I think I'm going to be very happy with this season.
AndrewCrossett | March 19, 09:35 CET
Really enjoyed this, already feels stronger than the non-Joss issues of last season. I'm feeling positive for this season.
Alex_Jamieson | March 19, 09:48 CET
Jaymii | March 19, 10:12 CET
ImmaDeker | March 19, 10:24 CET
First of all,Buffy's book last season I thougt was a disappointment overall although I did like that last part of the season more.On the flip side,I loved Angel & Faith last season.Part of that was I thought Angel & Faith was just a overall more interesting story with more interesting new characters than Buffy.The other part of that was the creative team on Angel & Faith.I loved there work so I was thrilled they would be moving to Buffy this season.
Issue 1 overall didn't disappoint.This first issue had more pop to it then pretty much all of last season.I think Gage already has the character's voices down and while I had no problems with Georges Jeanty's work in season 8 and 9,Rebekeka Isaacs brings a fresh feel and is just as great as her work on A & F.
Xander's arc might be interesting this season.I'm not sure yet if things are as really as bad as he's projecting them although Buffy seems to sense problems between him and Dawn.The Anya return I really need more info on.Is she really back as a ghost haunting Xander or is all this in his head.I'm hoping for the latter because enough characters have been brought back and the idea that she is a manifestion of Xander's guilt is more interesting IMO then ghost Anya haunting Xander.
I enjoyed hearing Buffy's inner monologue in the issue.
As Buffy thinks in the issue Spike may be in the best place as anyone(this is Joss so we know that won't last.).As for the Buffy and Spike interaction in this issue.My reading is along the lines of Vampmogs at Buffyforums.I didn't get a romantic vibe.More like two good friends who have a past and while there will probably always be a attraction,they are in a good place now where both are happy.As Vampmog said pretty well,they are at peace with being allies and great friends now that Spike can accept that.And that really felt like what Spike's whole arc last season was from the first part of season 9 through his miniseries to his Angel & Faith stint and ending on his return to Buffy.This issue really puts the period on that for me. No more awkwardness of Spike wanting more from Buffy when they are around each other..I'm interested in where Spike's arcs going now with the other characters since the end of season 9 was setting up I think with Spike making a real life for himself.We know of one spoiler out there already.
Andrew still annoys me.
Vicki the Vampire vs Buffy the Vampire Slayer.I actually get a laugh from that.The gang's finding out just how different and dangerous the 'New Rules' are was a good reveal since they were so unprepared for it.And Faith,Kennedy's and Giles arrival was perfect.Willow's little bit about Kennedy's arrivial was cute.
Finally,the big Buffy and the gangs reunion with Giles.Perfect.I don't care if it's saccharin.I may be annoyed with all the dead characters who keep coming back(I'm a DC and Marvel reader too so I should be used to it)But this was so perfect and the perfect payoff to all 25 issues of Angel & Faith last season.I'm actually glad they saved it for the start of this season.
So I thought this was overall a strong first issue.
Buffyfantic | March 19, 10:38 CET
Mr.Savath_Bunny | March 19, 11:08 CET
[ edited by sssdc1 on 2014-03-19 20:50 ]
sss1 | March 19, 12:50 CET
ETA: Billy, however? Has to go. The more it is shoved down my throat that I have to like him, the more violently I dislike him. (And I was so looking forward to having a male gay character in the series, for a change...)
[ edited by Enisy on 2014-03-19 21:26 ]
Enisy | March 19, 13:16 CET
angevil | March 19, 13:25 CET
DaddyCatALSO | March 19, 13:47 CET
Speaking of which I know watching the Body is gonna help me deal with it and that I will feel better after but I just can't make myself do it, yet.
A good start (but to be fair I have been quite fond of Seasons 8 and 9 so...)
theMidnighter | March 19, 15:08 CET
Anya as a ghost? This should be fun.
And while I'm not sold on Billy, having him there really made Andrew's, "You really think I could be a slayer?" gag work.
Snomanj | March 19, 15:12 CET
Does anyone else notice how no one seems to get Tom Lenk's likeness down?
dualistic | March 19, 16:07 CET
Mr. Patient | March 19, 17:10 CET
Xander | March 19, 17:15 CET
I really wish they would let Andrew have his epiphany though. That joke has long ago stopped being funny and starting being tragic. I say this as a long time Andrew fan.
I thought the abs reveal was funny. It pokes at the assumption most of us probably made. Also body image isn't going to track to his actual looks anyway. But his reaction to Spike ripping his shirt off was pretty good.
Sunfire | March 19, 17:55 CET
swanjun | March 19, 18:56 CET
hpgwbtvs | March 19, 19:19 CET
I'm not in a critical mood, clearly. Haven't had this much fun with the Buffy comics in ages.
javelina | March 19, 19:57 CET
If Xander has developed some sort of ability to see the dead, that would chime well with his status established already as 'the watcher', the heart, the one who sees things etc from past issues/episodes. Could be a great thing to have in the tenth season as well and a great flipside to the First Evil's guises in S7.
[ edited by AngelLovesSpike on 2014-03-20 04:17 ]
AngelLovesSpike | March 19, 20:15 CET
wenxina | March 20, 08:25 CET
I am so so so happy to have our Slayer back. Well done!
[ edited by hann23 on 2014-03-20 18:58 ]
hann23 | March 20, 09:50 CET
Jaymii | March 20, 10:44 CET
swanjun | March 20, 12:33 CET
This constant banging on the door stopped being funny half way through season 7, and now it just makes my head hurt.
dr_atalanta | March 24, 11:26 CET
Brett | March 25, 09:30 CET
Yeah, the issue was good, too.
redeem147 | March 28, 04:20 CET
I had not been following the Angel & Faith comics so I was
totally emotional when I saw Giles's return.
Seeing Anya again was interesting.
Seeing Spike and Buffy be a team again made me wistful but I'm glad they are in a good place with each other.
The new rules should make for some exciting story telling.
Ladyluck523 | April 02, 07:37 CET