The Buffy 'Verse

If the Twenty First Century is indeed the Third Golden Age of Television, then in many ways it all started with Joss Whedon and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Forget about two hour theatrical films, Whedon proved that television could offer twenty-two hours (the number of episodes in a full season) in which to tell its narrative. Buffy was a drama, but it could also be funnier than any comedy on television. It was an amalgamation of numerous genres, expertly blended, and television has never been the same since. The series, along with spin-off show Angel, contains a rich universe ripe for exploration and while both may no longer be on television, their stories continue in the form of comic books and graphic novels. Family, love, friendship and betrayal all play roles within the narratives, making both Buffy and Angel a unique and insightful commentary on the meaning of life in a seemingly meaningless universe. 

 

Angel Season Six: After the Fall Recap of the IDW comic book which acts as a season six for the former WB television show Angel and effectively continues the narrative by picking up where the series left off.

Buffy Season Eight Vol. 1: The Long Way Home Recap of the first volume of the comic book series, which reintroduces the characters and the New World they created at the end of the television show.

Buffy Season Eight Vol. 2: No Future For You Recap of the second volume of the comic book series, which focuses on the former rogue vampire slayer Faith and her continued struggle to redeem herself.

Buffy Season Eight Vol. 3: Wolves at the Gate Recap of the third volume of the comic book series, which pits Buffy Summers against a group of Japanese vampires who are after the slayer scythe.

Buffy Season Eight Vol. 4: Time of Your Life Recap of the fourth volume of the comic book series, in which Buffy Summers is transported into the future world of slayer Melaka Fray and pitted against her.

Buffy Season Eight Vol. 5: Predators and Prey Recap of the fifth volume of the comic book series, in which the world becomes aware of vampire slayers but assumes that they are evil and a threat.

Buffy Season Eight Vol. 6: Retreat Recap of the sixth volume of the comic book series, in which Buffy Summers and her slayers are forced to take refuge in Tibet as the forces of Twilight bear down on them.

Buffy Season Eight Vol. 7: Twilight Recap of the seventh volume of the comic book series, in which Buffy Summers discovers she as superhero powers and the identity of Twilight is finally revealed.

Buffy Season Eight Vol. 8: Last Gleaming Recap of the eighth and final volume of the comic book series, in which Buffy Summers and friends return to Sunnydale to face the latest apocalypse.

Fray the Future Vampire Slayer Recap of the Joss Whedon-penned graphic novel about a vampire slayer that is “chosen” hundreds of years in the future, much like Buffy Summers before her.

The Spike of Brian Lynch and IDW Comics Examination of Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and the character’s depiction in the numerous IDW comic books created by writer Brian Lynch.

The Philosophy of Joss Whedon: In His Own Words An examination of the small-screen works of Joss Whedon through the words of their creator, as collected in the book Joss Whedon: Conversations. 

Whedonistas: Female Reflections on Joss Whedon Review of the book Whedonistas! A Celebration of the Worlds of Joss Whedon by the Women Who Love Them, which is filled with personal reflections. 

Angel Comics Move from IDW to Dark Horse Article exploring the news that Angel comic books will be produced by Dark Horse instead of IDW in 2011 and what it means for the series (August 25, 2010).

The Legacy of Joss Whedon Article on the tenth anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the man who created it, as well as their impact on television in the Twenty First Century (March 8, 2007).

Sing Along With Buffy Article on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sing-Along phenomenon that briefly swept the nation and its sell-out performance in Pittsburgh on September 23, 2006 (December 1, 2006). 

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