This checks the box as a ‘Whedonverse” book, but the overall impression is that of something superficial and vapid.  Willow has always been my favorite character and to have her given this lip service is troubling.  While not worthy of being burnt (at the stake?) the best thing about this issue is the cover. -Bretzke

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow.

Seems to be a running theme with this weeks title’s – Great art!  This is rendered with something closer to what we’ve seen from later issues of ‘Spirit’ or ‘Mysterius the Unfathomable’.  Its a pleasure to read, light hearted and at times, whimsical.  The cover says “Eisner award Winner”, its plain to see why.  P.S. Robots!  - Bretzke

Sugarshock - One Shot

“Vampires are in and Slayers are out.” Cloonan + Lolos + Ba/Moon = This fanboy’s cream dream. The world of Buffy is a perfect one for this team. I hope they give us more in the future! And to borrow an appropriate quote from Captain Hammer (another Whedon character): “You see harmless death nerds…I see future super-villians.” A lovely thematic tie-in.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Tales of the Vampires one-shot

I have never been so nervous about Warren Ellis, as I am in contemplating his ability to successfully match this brilliant 25-issue run by Joss Whedon. Extraordinary. I’m gushing, but seriously, go get issues 1-24+Giant-size today. I got them on eBay for just a hair over a buck an issue. You won’t be sorry. Then tell me how much Joss’ Kitty Pryde reminds you of Kaylee Frye, from Firefly…and how you fell in love with them in the same way, for their fiesty cuteness and sense of extraordinary potential…and how this finale would have been as fitting for Kaylee as it is for Kitty. Awesome.

Giant-size Astonishing X-Men #1

A perfect blend of evil and glee. Wolverine as child, scared and praying to the lord + huge off world events and a key last-page reveal!

Astonishing X-Men #16

“Her name is Danger and she is going to kill her father.” MY GOD what an awesome ride! And I thought the first 10 issues were cool.

Astonishing X-Men #11

The mutant gene is a disease, and a cure’s been found. A new purpose for the X-Men, and a new mandate…to astonish the world.

Astonishing X-Men #1

Jumping into Buffy with no previous read/watch experience is like random sex w/out a condom. Really fun but pretty reckless.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 8 vol. 1

On par with best Firefly eps. Violence, humor, tension, honor, love, hijinks. And it turns out Zoe’s an even bigger badass than I thought!

Serenity - Better Days

A fun adventure w/enough content to fill TV/movie gap. I <3 that I can still hear their real voices as I read! Such great personalities!

Serenity - Those Left Behind