Buffy the Vampire Slayer #28

I Need MoreBefore opening this issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, launch your Spotify app and search for Buffy soundtrack (or visit this link for a Buffy Playlist.)Season 4 Episode 12: A New Man will remind you how devious Ethan is.Season 5 Episode 11: Triangle for insight into Anya's past.Valentina Pinti's Instagram for more Buffy imagesIt feels like the moment in the TV series where all the pieces come together, and we can move into the action. All of the reveals this issue fixed much of my confusion. This was a great issue of Buffy, and I'm eagerly waiting for next month. Read Full Review

It's at this point my brain checked out of the story wishing they'd return focus to Faith and her decision presented to her by the vampire god on the verge of conquering reality. While there's a small action scene where Faith rejoins the main cast, I'm still confused about what's going on with these multiverse shenanigans. Read Full Review

It's pretty telling that even Buffy herself spends half the issue asking for someone to provide a plot summary because she's lost. Read Full Review

nightmusic08

Aug 05, 2021

Once again there was a lot going on in this issue, and it definitely got a little confused there at the end, but I'm enjoying the world and the characters, and I'm really glad that we are getting to see our big bad in action!

Psycamorean

Aug 09, 2021

I don't know, this is so very wrapped up in Jeremy Lambert's vision of the title, and unfortunately, that vision is too expansive and muddy that individual issues don't really work as standalone stories. Arcs don't feel like arcs, and instead this series feels like an endurance test more than anything.