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Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Band 2: Auf eigene Faust by Georges Jeanty, Andrew Chambliss, Joss Whedon
eyelikewhales's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars.
I think I'm liking this more than season 8.
I think I'm liking this more than season 8.
chloejade97's review against another edition
1.0
Umm how about fuck no to this robot & rape story line
fablesandwren's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this volume was actually pretty deep but also super weird.
And also, hasn’t Buffybot been done? But it isn’t really just a Buffybot... it’s like... I don’t know how to explain it without giving everything away. But this really kind of hurt my soul because Buffy never catches a break. She’s always doing everything she can but it is never enough...
I’m just... going to go over there... and cry... for Buffy...
On the bright side, we see some familiar faces:
And also, hasn’t Buffybot been done? But it isn’t really just a Buffybot... it’s like... I don’t know how to explain it without giving everything away. But this really kind of hurt my soul because Buffy never catches a break. She’s always doing everything she can but it is never enough...
I’m just... going to go over there... and cry... for Buffy...
On the bright side, we see some familiar faces:
olivia_piepmeier's review against another edition
5.0
I have mixed thoughts about the quality of this one, but overall I think I really like it.
Buffy dealing with pregnancy felt real in a world full of not real things. I loved the flashbacks to the only other Slayer-mom we're aware of. The Buffy+Spike fangirl in me loved how her thought was to go to Spike for help, though reading deeper into it like Spike does just shows even more how complicated their relationship is. The best part: there was no judgment or telling her what to do about it. These elements made me really like this volume. The art also seems to be getting better.
However, then there's the robot part. I can't tell if I think it's harking back to the ridiculousness of Season 8 or if it's typical old school Buffy shenanigans, especially after all the abortion feels. It definitely added another level to the story. It felt like a reminder that this is still a Buffy comic so they're not going to get too real (though that episode where Joyce died? whew). Anyway, the fact there's Buffy's body living an "normal" life obviously touches Buffy in a way that the potential pregnancy did. She's evolving as a character (or, well, growing up) and we get to see that. Kudos, Whedon.
Buffy dealing with pregnancy felt real in a world full of not real things. I loved the flashbacks to the only other Slayer-mom we're aware of. The Buffy+Spike fangirl in me loved how her thought was to go to Spike for help, though reading deeper into it like Spike does just shows even more how complicated their relationship is. The best part: there was no judgment or telling her what to do about it. These elements made me really like this volume. The art also seems to be getting better.
However, then there's the robot part. I can't tell if I think it's harking back to the ridiculousness of Season 8 or if it's typical old school Buffy shenanigans, especially after all the abortion feels. It definitely added another level to the story. It felt like a reminder that this is still a Buffy comic so they're not going to get too real (though that episode where Joyce died? whew). Anyway, the fact there's Buffy's body living an "normal" life obviously touches Buffy in a way that the potential pregnancy did. She's evolving as a character (or, well, growing up) and we get to see that. Kudos, Whedon.
k_aldrich's review against another edition
4.0
Digging the 1. Buffy finding herself and being ok with it storyline, and 2. Male slayer story. The two guys in the second half are just adorable as a couple
tjess's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
taschima's review against another edition
4.0
Ah geez, this is some tough shit. Fuck you Andrew, that is not something you just do without concent, not even to keep someone alive. And I know in reality it was so the plot twist could happen, because why wouldn't Andrew tell Buffy? I mean, I don't see the point in him NOT running the plan by her. It makes little to no sense when you really think about it.
As for Buffy, poor girl. Not only is the world out to get her because she made a decision that needed to be made, but to have someone mess with your mind so thoroughly and go through the decision you went through... It must have been tough, specially with the little support she has lately. Spike of course came through like a champ, even going so far as to let himself be vulnerable and express his true feelings to Buffy. I always thought she wouldn't let herself fall completely for Spike, because she knew there was no "curse" that would really keep them apart, no "moment of happiness" that is somehow keeping her from trying out a long term honest to god relationship. If she went for it with Spike, someone who has proved time and time again he is so completely on her side, and he is there to catch her, it might actually work out. And that shit is the scariest for her level of independence.
I truly hope they work it out, she never forgives Andrew (because FUCK YOU BOY), and that Spike gets back soon. Also Willow needs to make her way back from Wonderland, and she needs to stop being so cold and distant. Shit happens wiccan girl, and she did it to save you all. Xander and Dawn (eew still) are in their own little world, going through relationship issues that have yet to be revealed, but I am sure will play a crucial part at some point.
I find it particularly idiotic that all the slayers went their own way. There are still Vampires, and Zompires, and bad demons around. A squad of trained slayers could really turn the tide, instead of training normal humans to do the dirty. Everybody needs to get over themselves and unite!
On the bright side? No Angel waltzing in to screw shit up. He is just not good when added to the Buffy side of things.
As for Buffy, poor girl. Not only is the world out to get her because she made a decision that needed to be made, but to have someone mess with your mind so thoroughly and go through the decision you went through... It must have been tough, specially with the little support she has lately. Spike of course came through like a champ, even going so far as to let himself be vulnerable and express his true feelings to Buffy. I always thought she wouldn't let herself fall completely for Spike, because she knew there was no "curse" that would really keep them apart, no "moment of happiness" that is somehow keeping her from trying out a long term honest to god relationship. If she went for it with Spike, someone who has proved time and time again he is so completely on her side, and he is there to catch her, it might actually work out. And that shit is the scariest for her level of independence.
I truly hope they work it out, she never forgives Andrew (because FUCK YOU BOY), and that Spike gets back soon. Also Willow needs to make her way back from Wonderland, and she needs to stop being so cold and distant. Shit happens wiccan girl, and she did it to save you all. Xander and Dawn (eew still) are in their own little world, going through relationship issues that have yet to be revealed, but I am sure will play a crucial part at some point.
I find it particularly idiotic that all the slayers went their own way. There are still Vampires, and Zompires, and bad demons around. A squad of trained slayers could really turn the tide, instead of training normal humans to do the dirty. Everybody needs to get over themselves and unite!
On the bright side? No Angel waltzing in to screw shit up. He is just not good when added to the Buffy side of things.
vylotte's review against another edition
4.0
So very good to see Buffy returning to her roots: slaying vamps and living her life. Sort of. But not really. More Spike!
taeli's review against another edition
3.0
finished 4/6/14
Since I could only vaguely remember what happened in vol 1, I went back and re-read it and then started this book over. This arc definitely is better read close together.
Since I could only vaguely remember what happened in vol 1, I went back and re-read it and then started this book over. This arc definitely is better read close together.