Season 8 ended with a bang that cut the world off from magic - culminating in another set of world-ending problems. Buffy has left her best friend, Willow, powerless, and brought an end to a millennia-long tradition of superpowered girls. By day, Buffy is a twenty-something waitress with no real direction, and even though magic is gone, she's still a Vampire Slayer by night. Bigger problem? Vampires are becoming an epidemic...of zompires! Series creator Joss Whedon teams with Andrew Chambliss (Dollhouse, Once Upon a Time) and Season 8 artist Georges Jeanty for the next life-affirming, world-changing season of the smash hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season Nine vol. 1 Freefall
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Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon (born June 23, 1964), is an American screenwriter, executive producer, director, occasional composer and actor, and founder of Mutant Enemy Productions. He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003), Angel (1999-2004), and Firefly (2002), which have also seen popular comic book adaptations, published by Dark Horse Comics and IDW.
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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Chance Lee
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Season 9 premiere arc, Freefall, works a lot like the Dracula episode at the beginning of Seaseon 5 on TV: it's fun, but only gives us small hints as to what the focus of the season will be.
I hated Season 8. It felt like some evil demon had come into the world and decided to destroy Buffy (the show) and everything it stood for. They got carried away with doing fanciful things that would never happen on the show due to budget concerns, and the plot was absolutely ludicrous. The end of season 8 provided an interesting set-up for a new season, so here we are.
Enough about season 8. This is a review for Season 9. The world's lack of magic has done a few things to Buffy and co.: it's brought Buffy back to square one, patrolling for vampires solo instead of with an army of super-slayer girls. (She's also forced to read the Vampyr book given to her in Season 1, now that Giles isn't around to do her reading for her.) It's forced poor demons into menial labor jobs. And it's caused Willow to get a TERRIBLE haircut. Man, it's awful. Predictably, they decide that they need to restore magic to the world, and Willow's the one to do it. Let's hope she doesn't turn evil again along the way. Before they get to that point, there is one humorous plot twist, an interesting character that doesn't last long enough, and a big reveal who I'm not sure if she's a new character or someone I'm supposed to recognize but don't because of the transition from live action to artwork.
The art is good. Freefall looks better than the follow-up story "Slayer, Interrupted," which is kind of rough, but you can still recognize who's who. I'm not a comic-book person, just a Buffy fan. What this volume is really about is that Buffy is without her support network. Willow's mad at her, Dawn & Xander are wrapped up in their (icky) relationship. So, it's time for Buffy (the character) to grow up, and become independent. I hope this journey stays somewhat grounded in reality and doesn't become completely absurd along the way.
--chancelee.com
I hated Season 8. It felt like some evil demon had come into the world and decided to destroy Buffy (the show) and everything it stood for. They got carried away with doing fanciful things that would never happen on the show due to budget concerns, and the plot was absolutely ludicrous. The end of season 8 provided an interesting set-up for a new season, so here we are.
Enough about season 8. This is a review for Season 9. The world's lack of magic has done a few things to Buffy and co.: it's brought Buffy back to square one, patrolling for vampires solo instead of with an army of super-slayer girls. (She's also forced to read the Vampyr book given to her in Season 1, now that Giles isn't around to do her reading for her.) It's forced poor demons into menial labor jobs. And it's caused Willow to get a TERRIBLE haircut. Man, it's awful. Predictably, they decide that they need to restore magic to the world, and Willow's the one to do it. Let's hope she doesn't turn evil again along the way. Before they get to that point, there is one humorous plot twist, an interesting character that doesn't last long enough, and a big reveal who I'm not sure if she's a new character or someone I'm supposed to recognize but don't because of the transition from live action to artwork.
The art is good. Freefall looks better than the follow-up story "Slayer, Interrupted," which is kind of rough, but you can still recognize who's who. I'm not a comic-book person, just a Buffy fan. What this volume is really about is that Buffy is without her support network. Willow's mad at her, Dawn & Xander are wrapped up in their (icky) relationship. So, it's time for Buffy (the character) to grow up, and become independent. I hope this journey stays somewhat grounded in reality and doesn't become completely absurd along the way.
--chancelee.com
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Anca Gaiu
Format:Paperback
This volume covers the first 5 issues of the new season, written by Joss Whedon and Andrew Chambliss, plus an eight pages story previously available only on digital (Magical Mystery Tour featuring the Beetles - by Jane Espenson).
I really loved the new down to Earth approach of the story. As always Buffy blames herself for everything, but she got her friends and family who'll always support her. Plus BAM at the end of the "dream" there's a new extremely scary development.
New and old characters very well drawn by Georges Jeanty and Karl Moline
From the alambicated zombified glowified heights of Season 8, Buffy's in Freefall. Literally.
I really loved the new down to Earth approach of the story. As always Buffy blames herself for everything, but she got her friends and family who'll always support her. Plus BAM at the end of the "dream" there's a new extremely scary development.
New and old characters very well drawn by Georges Jeanty and Karl Moline
From the alambicated zombified glowified heights of Season 8, Buffy's in Freefall. Literally.
By Dale Carnell
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'll admit it. I thought season 8 got a little out of control towards the end. It lacked a lot of the small town scoobey gang-ness that I love about Buffy so I'm super excited to her getting back to her roots!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good start to Season 9
After a rather bizarre Season 8, this was refreshing. It was more character driven, rather than relying on insane plots.
Published 12 days ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best
Read Buffy comics, all day, all the time if you can. It's like watching new episodes of the show. BEST!
Published 22 days ago by Katherine George
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
If you like Joss Whedon or the Buffy the vampire slayer tv show you will love this book. It coninues the storey of the show.
Published 4 months ago by C. R. Nelson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not the same
It continues the story from where it left off but the whole feeling of the new season isn't like the old one at all. I did not like it
Published 4 months ago by sarena moreno
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent - Buffy is back on track
Looks like the beginning of a great season. Season 8 wasn't what i expected, but season 9 looks like it is back on the right track.
Published 4 months ago by J. Reardon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Season 9 is awesome
Season 9 is amazing and it's something I'd really been looking forward to. Season 9 is more down to earth and for those who had an issue with season 8 being too unrealistic, this... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nicole Mazzola
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mind-Blowing!
I've been a die hard Buffy fan since 1997. I took the end of Season 7 really hard, so I was elated when the Season Eight graphic novewl came out and have slowly been buying them... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lori White
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cant wait to read the next one
Omg i cant wait till i read the next episode after the way it ended! not gunna spoil it but everyone needs to read this after the way it ends, so damn shocking!!
Published 4 months ago by dragon lover!!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
As described
Book was packaged great, Recipient thrilled on opening/. Just was she wanted. Arrived fast and packed well. I would recommend
Published 4 months ago by M. Greaves
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting....
Dun Dun DUN!!!! There's a big reveal at the end so this volume will leave you wanting more! Go read!
Published 5 months ago by M. Reguero
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