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olivia_piepmeier's review
4.0
This is my favorite volume so far. Is it because of my Buffy + Spike feels? Possibly. Spike is an interesting, dynamic character and this volume reiterates that. He was good enough even soulless to recognize that he wanted to be better and have a soul. It seems like in Angel + Faith he's done some questionable stuff since then, but this makes him more human. Sort of the same can go for Andrew.
Speaking of Andrew, once again hurray for treating homosexuality like it's fine (because it is). They also talk a lot about Xander being in therapy like it's no biggie. Subtle things but important to comics.
I really liked the art in most of this. Megan Levens' cartoony, dark outlined style is my favorite. The characters just pop and feel more animated. Also, I've yet to mention how much I love these covers. +A covers, would cover my wall in them.
Speaking of Andrew, once again hurray for treating homosexuality like it's fine (because it is). They also talk a lot about Xander being in therapy like it's no biggie. Subtle things but important to comics.
I really liked the art in most of this. Megan Levens' cartoony, dark outlined style is my favorite. The characters just pop and feel more animated. Also, I've yet to mention how much I love these covers. +A covers, would cover my wall in them.
taylormadespines's review
4.0
4.5/5 I WILL GO DOWN WITH THIS SHIP!! SPUFFY IS BACK! If you can't tell, I'm fucking psyched that my blonde, superhero, soul-having couple is finally together and in a healthy way. I'm really happy that Gage hammers in the point that Spike before his soul cannot be held accountable for his actions. This seems to be a huge issue in the fandom with huge Bangel fans--they're willing to defend Angel because he is not Angelus but refuse to grant Spike the same kindness. Although I really want more sexy times between these two because let's admit it, they've got the best chemistry around, I am beyond happy to see their genuine love for one another. Also, Spike with kittens!
Beyond my Spuffy love, this volume is slowly gearing up for the final fight HOWEVER I'm still not sure who the gang will be battling. Were all the other demons before Archaeus just red herrings? Will they somehow become relevant or a part of his "family"? This is one issue I find with the Buffy comics though, we don't have enough insight to the Big Bads. I want to know more about their plan and who they actually are. Buffy Big Bads always have an agenda and this season I'm just not sure who our BB is and what they want.
I'm also not very impressed or into Levens artwork. It makes Buffy seem somehow too cartoonish or Disneyfied. Buffy is for sure more light-hearted than Angel & Faith, but that doesn't mean I should expect woodland creatures to start singing and cleaning up the remains of the battles.
I still want more from this Buffy and I'm hoping I'll find it in the next two volumes.
Beyond my Spuffy love, this volume is slowly gearing up for the final fight HOWEVER I'm still not sure who the gang will be battling. Were all the other demons before Archaeus just red herrings? Will they somehow become relevant or a part of his "family"? This is one issue I find with the Buffy comics though, we don't have enough insight to the Big Bads. I want to know more about their plan and who they actually are. Buffy Big Bads always have an agenda and this season I'm just not sure who our BB is and what they want.
I'm also not very impressed or into Levens artwork. It makes Buffy seem somehow too cartoonish or Disneyfied. Buffy is for sure more light-hearted than Angel & Faith, but that doesn't mean I should expect woodland creatures to start singing and cleaning up the remains of the battles.
I still want more from this Buffy and I'm hoping I'll find it in the next two volumes.
museoffire's review
5.0
Ladies and gentlemen we have normal, healthy, fully informed consummation of a romantic relationship!!!!!! Which I'm sure will last for all of five seconds. Also Spike's nose is not that frickin' big gang...but anyway CONSUMMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jackiijackii's review
4.0
Just finished the single issue #15. I'm especially liking the Spike stuff, but, that's not surprising.
mashara's review
5.0
Awesome. For two reasons. 1. Spike, obvs. But also 2, this is what makes Buffy so amazing. The characters, and this issues focus on them, what they're going through and how they try to handle it, that's where Buffy lives and prospers.
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