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princessrobotiv's review against another edition
3.0
Meh. Illyria's cameo was fun, and Dawn's illness intriguing, but the rest just felt tired. The plot with Simone could be cool, but it's too jerky (as always). Too much is going on for any of the plotlines to breathe. I still don't give a crap about Billy or Dowling, though Anaheed's reveal was all right.
Xander stays backstabbing, though, so there's that old staple.
Xander stays backstabbing, though, so there's that old staple.
dreaming_ace's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this section of Season 9. We get to see more of Billy the Vampire slayer. We get to see Dawn and Zander again. And overall we have lots of fun.
roboxa's review against another edition
4.0
It really is back to basics with this installment of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Buffy is no longer attached to the business operation that Kennedy has created (which I was not a fan of, mostly because I hate Kennedy) and is back on the streets doing what she does best, fight vampires (technically zompires) and trying to save the world.
This is the Buffy I've been missing, and I'm so glad to have her back. Even though the gang is not back together by the end of this volume it would seem that things may be heading in that direction. That, and the guys at comic-con said that is. There were a lot of surprises in this volume, and I'm excited to see where this takes the series.
I am a fan of the new addition to the group, Billy, who despite being without special slayer abilities, is doing pretty well for himself and can certainly keep his own in a fight. Despite this, he continues to believe that he is worthless and should quit until his boyfriend, Devon, reassures him that he is an integral part of the team. He still has some growing up to do, and I'm excited to watch him go through all the motions as I do like him.
I'm still a little iffy on Dowling, the cop that now helps Buffy slay the zompires. He still has a little bit of character building to go, especially since it looks like he is a potential love interest for Buffy. I feel about Dowling how I feel about my friends new dating partners. I have to meet them and approve before I allow it to happen. Maybe allow is the wrong word, but you get what I mean.
The art is still of the highest caliber, and I'm looking forward to seeing more from Georges Jeanty. I feel that he really stays true to the characters, not just with their looks, but their expressions are believable and often affecting.
Overall, I was quite impressed with this volume and can't wait to go buy the next one. Probably in the next couple of days. I was a little weary of where it was heading for the last couple of volumes, but now I'm feeling better. I firmly believe that it's now back on track since I had the feeling it was kind of losing its way. A great addition to the growing Buffyverse.
This is the Buffy I've been missing, and I'm so glad to have her back. Even though the gang is not back together by the end of this volume it would seem that things may be heading in that direction. That, and the guys at comic-con said that is. There were a lot of surprises in this volume, and I'm excited to see where this takes the series.
I am a fan of the new addition to the group, Billy, who despite being without special slayer abilities, is doing pretty well for himself and can certainly keep his own in a fight. Despite this, he continues to believe that he is worthless and should quit until his boyfriend, Devon, reassures him that he is an integral part of the team. He still has some growing up to do, and I'm excited to watch him go through all the motions as I do like him.
I'm still a little iffy on Dowling, the cop that now helps Buffy slay the zompires. He still has a little bit of character building to go, especially since it looks like he is a potential love interest for Buffy. I feel about Dowling how I feel about my friends new dating partners. I have to meet them and approve before I allow it to happen. Maybe allow is the wrong word, but you get what I mean.
The art is still of the highest caliber, and I'm looking forward to seeing more from Georges Jeanty. I feel that he really stays true to the characters, not just with their looks, but their expressions are believable and often affecting.
Overall, I was quite impressed with this volume and can't wait to go buy the next one. Probably in the next couple of days. I was a little weary of where it was heading for the last couple of volumes, but now I'm feeling better. I firmly believe that it's now back on track since I had the feeling it was kind of losing its way. A great addition to the growing Buffyverse.
redhdlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Villains, fights, magic and a cliffhanger. Feels more like the Buffy I love!
zianeu's review
3.0
BOOM! ILLYRIA! That's most of what I have to say. It covers a lot, but I do like Buffy getting a higher powered team-up.
I'm not loving Billy. I wish I could say more, but that's the extent of my feelings. Well, it feels like a Politically correct tag on, and a sop to the fact that everyone else is leaving her. It's not an equal power relationship and not the family support she has had from her true family. The pressure of Matriarch-hood is something I feel Buffyu could use some respite from. Then again, maybe that's what she wants, no respite. Some things just feel right to people. Buffy might not be avoiding decisions, she is, perhaps, having the forward motion she desires.
Either way, this was a good sequel to "Apart, of Me." I miss Spike, but it's a good time for him to give both of them space. I think Buffy and Spike compliment one another, and I am kind of glad that Buffy met Illyria, but also glad that Spike wasn't their focus at any time. Yay, Series, keep making me happy in tiny ways.
Speaking of those things: the Council was great! I have always loved the little glimpses into demon society. Reluctantly "contacting" Buffy was fun and interesting
I'm not loving Billy. I wish I could say more, but that's the extent of my feelings. Well, it feels like a Politically correct tag on, and a sop to the fact that everyone else is leaving her. It's not an equal power relationship and not the family support she has had from her true family. The pressure of Matriarch-hood is something I feel Buffyu could use some respite from. Then again, maybe that's what she wants, no respite. Some things just feel right to people. Buffy might not be avoiding decisions, she is, perhaps, having the forward motion she desires.
Either way, this was a good sequel to "Apart, of Me." I miss Spike, but it's a good time for him to give both of them space. I think Buffy and Spike compliment one another, and I am kind of glad that Buffy met Illyria, but also glad that Spike wasn't their focus at any time. Yay, Series, keep making me happy in tiny ways.
Speaking of those things: the Council was great! I have always loved the little glimpses into demon society. Reluctantly "contacting" Buffy was fun and interesting
jamsu's review against another edition
3.0
I loved seeing Buffy and Illyria working together but these comics make me like Xander even less. It’s like he forgets that Dawn is Buffys sister.
the1germ's review against another edition
4.0
Illyria! Oh, how I've missed her. And the balloon dude? New favorite.
Loved this collection. The comics have never felt more like the show.
Loved this collection. The comics have never felt more like the show.
gothamshire's review against another edition
4.0
There are few characters I hate more than Xander, so finally putting him on the path of villany seems about right.
Also, more Illyria please, always.
Also, more Illyria please, always.