Willow and Buffy head to New York City to unlock the secrets of Buffy's mysterious scythe, when something goes terribly awry. Buffy is propelled into a dystopian future where there's only one Slayer - Fray, the title character of Joss Whedon's 2001 series, the first comic he ever wrote. Their uneasy alliance falls apart, leading to the death of a major character from the TV series, while back in the twenty-first century, the Scotland base falls prey to a mystical bomb courtesy of the Biggest Bad - Twilight!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 Volume 4
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“ Buffy season 8 is great for the person who wants to see how joss whedons idea of the buffy-verse continues on with no networks, and with limitless creativity. ”
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Ross Rankin
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a huge BtVS fan and own the whole TV series on DVD. I've really like most of the Season 8 comics to date. Volume 4, if you are collecting the graphic novel format versus the individual issues, is the weakest of collection so far. While I did enjoy seeing the Fray characters again, it felt like more of a stunt that a real plot point. The Willow portion also felt unsatisfying as well, sorry its hard to explain while trying to be vague to avoid major spoilers.
The side plot of Dawn, was, in reality, kind of stupid. I appreciate that they wanted to add some more fantastical elements that cover ground they could do in a TV show with a moderate budget, but this was beyond the spirit of the series. The "there are consequences to relationships" is very Joss, but the results here feel like fodder for a few quips and jokes rather than a solid allegory.
So while I'll tune into for another volume, my passion for this version of BtVS is waning and will be gone without a solid set of issues and some new meaty hooks to build my desire and suspense for a volume 6.
The side plot of Dawn, was, in reality, kind of stupid. I appreciate that they wanted to add some more fantastical elements that cover ground they could do in a TV show with a moderate budget, but this was beyond the spirit of the series. The "there are consequences to relationships" is very Joss, but the results here feel like fodder for a few quips and jokes rather than a solid allegory.
So while I'll tune into for another volume, my passion for this version of BtVS is waning and will be gone without a solid set of issues and some new meaty hooks to build my desire and suspense for a volume 6.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By S. Penrose
Format:Paperback
I was loving this series and the last trade (Vol. 3) was my favorite. So, my expectations for this were high. Sadly, they were dashed quickly. This tale of time travel and forest creatures fell so short is was depressing. The future slayer story line was hard to follow (so much so that I wondered if I was missing pages), the dialogue was confusing, and the art was atrocious. The reveal of who Buffy met in NYC was lost on me because the art wasn't clear as to who it was. So disappointing. This entire story seems pointless and Dawn being a Centaur is beyond annoying. Big step down. :(
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Rg
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'll be honest, the only decent thing about this item is that the Buffy/Fray conflict has an okay storyline that help furthers Fray's story arc more-so than Buffy's. The stories have really started going downhill for the Season 8 comic, and lacks any sort of foundation. It is as though the writers are trying to stretch the story arc to its limits, and gradually diluting any sort of characterization along the way.
I suggest only getting this set simply for the Fray story arc and the issue that gives a little shout-out to the animated series. Otherwise, skip it and just buy them individually.
I suggest only getting this set simply for the Fray story arc and the issue that gives a little shout-out to the animated series. Otherwise, skip it and just buy them individually.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read for the Buffy fan
I would recommend this to every Buffy fan who still mourns the demise of the tv show. The writing remains true to the spirit of the show and its characters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by PA Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
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I am not reviewing this...I just did this to submit the rating system on here. I don't think this is ever necessary!
Published 1 month ago by duncan ray brown
3.0 out of 5 stars
So confused!
I liked the Buffy/Fray storyline in the future, but I'm very confused about what's going on. I'm sure this will resolve itself in a later issue.
Published 2 months ago by TheMOC
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT
LOVE! I loved the Buffy seasons, and when the show ended I didn't know where to turn. These comics are great!
Published 2 months ago by Brandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buffy in the Future!
What happens when "The Chosen One" of the past meets the "Chosen One" of the future? You have the Time of Your Life, and get a nice shock at the end!
Published 5 months ago by JohnG1701
5.0 out of 5 stars
Willow and Buffy battle some familiar demons...
Themselves? This is the Season 8 and 9 arc that has come closest to the tone and emotional depth of the TV series so far for me. Read more
Published 6 months ago by SS
4.0 out of 5 stars
Review by Patricia's Particularity
The fourth installment in the 8th season of Buffy takes you hundreds of years into a much darker New York City in the future. Here Buffy encounters a slayer named Melaka Fray. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Patricia Leppla
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Buffmaster
When Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended, I was, to say the least, saddened. Buffy Summers has always been an inspiration for strong, independent women everywhere. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Archer Beckett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Time of Your Life is Buffy at its best!
Time of Your Life is the hands down the best story arc of Season Eight. One reason it works so well is that, once again, Joss Whedon delivers a story (Buffy travels through time... Read more
Published 18 months ago by John P. Dorsey
3.0 out of 5 stars
The past and the future....
Buffy and Willow head to NYC to find out the story behind the scythe's power and what it can really do. And Dawn has now shrunk down to normal size, kinda of. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Andy Shuping
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