Buffy The Vampire Slayer From Boom Studios!

*ZariusTwo* · 09-20-2018, 09:46 AM

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The license for comics based on the Joss Whedon-created franchise previously belonged to Dark Horse Comics and now, after 20 years, it will be moving to a new comic publisher for the first time. BOOM! has plans to release new Buffy monthly comic series, limited series, graphic novels, and more in partnership with 20th Century Fox Consumer Products.

During Buffy’s time at Dark Horse, numerous tie-in comics were produced, most notably a series of comics supervised (and sometimes written) by Whedon that continued from where the television show left off, titled Season Eight, Nine, Ten and so on. The final issue of Season Twelve released yesterday, and the trade paperback for Season Twelve, out on December 12, will be Dark Horse’s final Buffy publication. All previously published Buffy comics will be fair game for re-publication under BOOM!. Dark Horse’s Buffy license expires at the end of 2018, so BOOM! will be free to publish Buffy comics starting in 2019, although an official launch date has yet to be revealed.

“I remember watching the premiere of Buffy the Vampire Slayer over 20 years ago, and the feeling of empowerment that came with seeing a girl get to kick ass and have flaws at the same time, and to not apologize for who she was. It’s an honor to oversee that world for a new generation and to bring them that same feeling of knowing your greatest power comes from being true to who you are,” BOOM! Studios Executive Editor Jeanine Schaefer said in a statement provided to IGN. “Buffy is about love at its core, love for your friends and yourself. The characters are allowed to be equal parts human and monster, and seeing them struggle to balance those parts of themselves, the same parts we all struggle with, is why it still resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds today.”

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2018/09/2...t-boom-studios

*Krutch* · 09-20-2018, 03:17 PM

Not really allowed to spill the beans here, but my friend was contacted by Boom a few weeks ago to draw the new series. He didn't get it, but he shared with me what it'd be about. I'm curious to see how fans will take to it (and how Boom pulls it off).

*CyberCubed* · 09-20-2018, 05:02 PM

Since Buffy seems to be in High School again, I guess this is a reboot? Not that continuing after Dark Horse's Season 12 (yikes) would be any better.

Also is that Buffy with an iphone? What the hell, those didn't exist in 1997! They are destroying my childhood! Buffy never used an iphone in the show!

*Andrew NDB* · 09-20-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Since Buffy seems to be in High School again, I guess this is a reboot? Not that continuing after Dark Horse's Season 12 (yikes) would be any better.

Also is that Buffy with an iphone? What the hell, those didn't exist in 1997! They are destroying my childhood! Buffy never used an iphone in the show!

Eesh. Seems to be... "missing stories" from the high school years that pretend like they're taking place now, in 2018?

~~Sumac~~ · 09-20-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Eesh. Seems to be... "missing stories" from the high school years that pretend like they're taking place now, in 2018?

Now this is confusing.

*CyberCubed* · 09-20-2018, 08:41 PM

Oh god, youtube, iphones, ipads, etc. in 1997. I guess Willow has no reason to be a closet lesbian anymore, back in the late 90's or early 2000's it seemed like a big deal, but if we're in 2018 era, Willow should realize she's gay much earlier.

What's next, Xander plays a Nintendo Switch instead of a original Game Boy?

09-20-2018, 03:17 PM	#2
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,805	Not really allowed to spill the beans here, but my friend was contacted by Boom a few weeks ago to draw the new series. He didn't get it, but he shared with me what it'd be about. I'm curious to see how fans will take to it (and how Boom pulls it off).

09-20-2018, 05:02 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,036	Since Buffy seems to be in High School again, I guess this is a reboot? Not that continuing after Dark Horse's Season 12 (yikes) would be any better. Also is that Buffy with an iphone? What the hell, those didn't exist in 1997! They are destroying my childhood! Buffy never used an iphone in the show!

09-20-2018, 08:41 PM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,036	Oh god, youtube, iphones, ipads, etc. in 1997. I guess Willow has no reason to be a closet lesbian anymore, back in the late 90's or early 2000's it seemed like a big deal, but if we're in 2018 era, Willow should realize she's gay much earlier. What's next, Xander plays a Nintendo Switch instead of a original Game Boy?