SlayAlive Archive Board
« Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu »

Welcome Guest. Please Login or Register.
May 24, 2013, 1:14pm

[Home] [New Topics] [Help] [Search] [Login]


SlayAlive: A Buffy Forum

SlayAlive Archive Board :: Merchandise :: Buffy Season 8 :: Wolves at the Gate :: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Page 5 of 15 » Jump to page   Go    [Search This Thread] [Share Topic] [Print]
[poll] PollPoll Question: Joss's decision to make Buffys experiment with Satsu
Poll Options:
 You must be logged in to vote in this poll.
Good choice[**********************] (70 votes, 55.1%)
Bad choice[*****************] (57 votes, 44.8%)

Poll Totals:
 Total Votes: 127
Total Voters: 126
AuthorTopic: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu (Read 8,637 times)
Lukee
Ensouled Vampire
***
member is offline

[avatar]

Brilliant is my middle name tbf[Mo0:14]

[msn]

Joined: Jul 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,137
Location: England-Sheffield
Karma: 127
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #80 on Mar 8, 2008, 3:39pm »

Quote:
No. I'm speculating. I think it's likely that Willow, a gay woman, would probably have at some point in their friendship had a crush on Buffy. I mean look how awesome Buffy is? ^_^ And she's gorgeous too.


hehe as much as i agree with Buffy being gorgeous and all and Willow would have had to be blind not to have a crush on her. Will didn't turn gay until there friendship has grown i don't think she would have seen Buffy like that at all. Xander had moved on for her by then too because they had all grown so close. I think it would be like Willow crushing on her sister which is ew.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged

[IMG]http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t349/phase--/bannerworkdawn.png[/IMG]
[size=1]Luke you do realize that's rather gay of?....yes i do =[ [/size]
http://dailybooth.com/lukethornhill

diablo2
Innocent Bystander
*
member is offline





Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4
Karma: 0
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #81 on Mar 8, 2008, 4:26pm »
It’s a publicity stunt to boost sales, imho.

Here are the numbers for the 2007 best sellers from the latest previews magazine (available for $4.50 at your local comic shop):

Buffy S8 #1 - 15th

Buffy S8 #2 - 29th

Buffy S8 #3 – 41st

Buffy S8 #4 – 54th

Buffy S8 #5 – 84th

Buffy S8 #6 – 91st

Anyone notice a trend?
Issues 7, 8 and 9 were also released in 2007, but either didn’t make the top 100 or the sales numbers weren’t available in time to make this list.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Rebecca
Higher Power
*****
I'm twittering under here
member is offline

[avatar]

Hurry up and torture me[br]before I fall asleep and miss it.[Mo0:18]

[aim]
[homepage]

Joined: Jan 2008
Gender: Female
Posts: 2,588
Location: Seattle, WA
Karma: 2,452
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #82 on Mar 8, 2008, 4:30pm »

Quote:
It’s a publicity stunt to boost sales, imho.

Here are the numbers for the 2007 best sellers from the latest previews magazine (available for $4.50 at your local comic shop):

Buffy S8 #1 - 15th

Buffy S8 #2 - 29th

Buffy S8 #3 – 41st

Buffy S8 #4 – 54th

Buffy S8 #5 – 84th

Buffy S8 #6 – 91st

Anyone notice a trend?
Issues 7, 8 and 9 were also released in 2007, but either didn’t make the top 100 or the sales numbers weren’t available in time to make this list.


I'm not sure how those figures are calculated, but I find it difficult to attribute this downtrend to more than simple number of issues sold. It definately could have to do with how long each particular comic has been out.

« Last Edit: Mar 8, 2008, 4:30pm by Rebecca »Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged

[IMG]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/rborchers7/modbadge2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/rborchers7/Cara_ban3.jpg[/IMG]

diablo2
Innocent Bystander
*
member is offline





Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4
Karma: 0
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #83 on Mar 8, 2008, 4:40pm »
Best sellers in the top 100 list are based on actual sales of products invoiced to comic shops between January and December 2007. Each issue of Buffy s8 has arrived the first Wednesday of each month.

However, the first 4 issues had multiple editions so that could also be artificially inflating the numbers for that story line ("The Long Way Home"). The largest drop in sales was between issue#4 (54th) and issue 5 (84th).
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Rebecca
Higher Power
*****
I'm twittering under here
member is offline

[avatar]

Hurry up and torture me[br]before I fall asleep and miss it.[Mo0:18]

[aim]
[homepage]

Joined: Jan 2008
Gender: Female
Posts: 2,588
Location: Seattle, WA
Karma: 2,452
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #84 on Mar 8, 2008, 4:44pm »
I think a more representative data set would be the rank of each individual issue per month. Like top 25 in Jan, Feb, Mar, etc. Then you could attribute a downward trend.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged

[IMG]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/rborchers7/modbadge2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh167/rborchers7/Cara_ban3.jpg[/IMG]

diablo2
Innocent Bystander
*
member is offline





Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4
Karma: 0
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #85 on Mar 8, 2008, 4:57pm »
It seems simple to do that. However, the initial story had multiple printings that were released in different weeks/months so it difficult to say if those sales were based on new readers or collectors picking up new covers.

Another issue is the fact that many comics don't trend downward in year long sales records, for instance, JLA issue #7 (13th in sales) sold better than issues #6 (32nd) and #8(33rd).

Obviously issue 6 of JLA was "technically" on the shelf for a month longer than #7 in 2007, but it didn't help it in sales for the year.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
henzINNIT
Bad Ass Wicca
***
member is offline



[Mo0:0]



Joined: Apr 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 2,410
Karma: 1,025
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #86 on Mar 8, 2008, 5:27pm »
It was a good decision on Joss' part.

It was a selfish one on Buffy's. She knew how Satsu felt about her and used that as a chance for some sexy time fun. It does show growth that she was up front about using her partner this time, but it was still using in the end.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/moe89/img003-1.jpg[/IMG]
He Looks Even More Asinine Than Me!
KingofCretins
Initiative Soldier
**
member is offline

[avatar]

[Mo0:0]



Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 335
Karma: 611
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #87 on Mar 8, 2008, 5:29pm »
They haven't invented a comic book that doesn't see sales decline over the first year, I don't think (possible exception for miniseries, like "Gunslinger Born"). I think on average I read that most comics that fail, fail in the first nine issues? But it's like movie box office -- it's going to fall off every week, the question is just how much and how quickly.

I think, at least late last year, Season 8 looked like it was well ahead of the curve, not dropping at or faster than average.

I don't think it was a "marketing ploy" -- but I did say on Whedonesque that I thought it was *very* significant that this was the first storyline that had really opened the door for that question in the Buffyverse, which on its own is reason to wonder if it was executed as well as it might have been.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
[img]http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/idiotnighthawk/pimpin.jpg[/img]
Banner by LRae12
Giant Michael
Novice Witch
*
member is offline

[avatar]

Emma Frost[Mo0:0]


[homepage]

Joined: Feb 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 213
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Karma: 103
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #88 on Mar 8, 2008, 5:32pm »

Quote:
I really don't get the attitude you have towards me. Did I do something in the past that pissed you off or something? You're always rude to me on here.


The relentless defense of Joss/Willow/Buffy/whoever's on your list that week doesn't help.

I disagree with a lot of what you say, but it's your attitude that irritates me. You rarely back up your arguments; instead, you're condescending and hostile towards those who disagree with you.

MB x
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
Angel comics for sale - includes After the Fall and Angel: Spotlight!

Sale - job lot of figures, PALZ, etc.
hitnrun017
Higher Power
*****
Air Kicker
member is offline

[avatar]

Guardian of Light[Mo0:37]



Joined: Feb 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 4,708
Location: Maine, USA
Karma: 3,008
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #89 on Mar 8, 2008, 5:43pm »
I honestly and unfortunately think that the Buffy/Satsu thing will make sales go down, not up. It changed a lot of fans opinions on Season 8. I haven't seen pure hatred here or at Whedonesque, but I went to IMDb to see what people thought, and I pretty much saw only 2 people who liked the idea, and a whole bunch of people who didn't.

This is some of the things I read:

-Joss is a sell out
-Joss is milking Buffy for all she's worth
-Joss is doing Season 8 just for the money
-Joss doesn't care about the characters anymore
-Joss is slowly ruining his own francise
-Joss is lazy and doesn't take the time to explain things

And that all started when we found out Buffy slept with Satsu.
« Last Edit: Mar 8, 2008, 5:43pm by hitnrun017 »Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/Wyndam22/lcsig.png[/IMG]
Banner/Avatar by Wyndam
[IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/hitnrun017/modbadge2.jpg[/IMG]
Whedon Fan
Ensouled Vampire
***
Joss Is Boss
member is offline

[avatar]

Banner & Avatar Made By CBG[Mo0:3][Mo0:3]

[msn]
[homepage]

Joined: Dec 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 1,312
Location: Scotland, Edinburgh
Karma: 1,158
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #90 on Mar 8, 2008, 5:57pm »
Okay I sse it as Buffy used Satsu to feel something nice as she said just like she was using Spike although probably in a nicer way as she has cut it off with Satsu right away before it got any further. Willow would not have had a crush on Buffy, I'm sure Xander and ANya had a brief talk about that when they see the Buffy bot... Xander says that Willow has went through alot of changes but doens't feel that way about Buffy. Also conisdering what Willow said to Kennedy in issue 10 i seriously doubt that Willow wouild feel jealous about what she saw. So not that one SHOULD be sorted out. :)
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
[IMG]http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/slayalive/whedonfanban.png[/IMG]

FAITH THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SPIN OFF: http://www.bebo.com/Lehane-
Into every generation a slayer is born she alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness she is the slayer. That was then, this is now. A fan fiction script with nearly 100 followers. Set after Angel S6 and during Buffy S8
buffysmglover
Expert Vampire Slayer
****
SlayAlive Digger
member is offline

[avatar]

buffysmglover[Mo0:8]

[yim] [aim]
[homepage]

Joined: Feb 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 3,620
Location: Indiana
Karma: 677
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #91 on Mar 8, 2008, 6:50pm »
Here are my thoughts:

-Joss is a smart one, yes he is
-Joss is the God of TV
-Joss is doing Season 8 because he wants to, and we want it
-Joss doesn't care about negative opinions because he knows where this is going, and it's gonna be good.
-Joss is slowly ruining nothing
-Joss is lazy and doesn't take the time to do every interview that is proposed to him because he is working on a comic, a tv show, and maybe Ripper.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
It's been so long, that I don't remember making this signature.

[img]http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4792/fox.png[/img]
hitnrun017
Higher Power
*****
Air Kicker
member is offline

[avatar]

Guardian of Light[Mo0:37]



Joined: Feb 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 4,708
Location: Maine, USA
Karma: 3,008
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #92 on Mar 8, 2008, 6:52pm »

Quote:
Here are my thoughts:

-Joss is a smart one, yes he is
-Joss is the God of TV
-Joss is doing Season 8 because he wants to, and we want it
-Joss doesn't care about negative opinions because he knows where this is going, and it's gonna be good.
-Joss is slowly ruining nothing
-Joss is lazy and doesn't take the time to do every interview that is proposed to him because he is working on a comic, a tv show, and maybe Ripper.


I like these ones a lot more.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
[IMG]http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo45/Wyndam22/lcsig.png[/IMG]
Banner/Avatar by Wyndam
[IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/hitnrun017/modbadge2.jpg[/IMG]
diablo2
Innocent Bystander
*
member is offline





Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4
Karma: 0
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #93 on Mar 8, 2008, 6:56pm »

Quote:
They haven't invented a comic book that doesn't see sales decline over the first year, I don't think (possible exception for miniseries, like "Gunslinger Born"). I think on average I read that most comics that fail, fail in the first nine issues? But it's like movie box office -- it's going to fall off every week, the question is just how much and how quickly.

I think, at least late last year, Season 8 looked like it was well ahead of the curve, not dropping at or faster than average.

I don't think it was a "marketing ploy" -- but I did say on Whedonesque that I thought it was *very* significant that this was the first storyline that had really opened the door for that question in the Buffyverse, which on its own is reason to wonder if it was executed as well as it might have been.


Dark Tower/Gunslinger fell off with each issue, but brought in all of its issues (Seven total) inside the top 50 in sales the weakest coming in at 41st out of a 100 for 2007.

What I find most interesting is the multiple printings of the original four issues. So many printings each with their own unique cover really could have artificially boosted the sales numbers of those issues just because collectors will buy multiple cover of the same issue.

Beginning with issue #5 ("the Chain"), which had no multi-prints, we see a HUGE plunge in sales down into the mid 80s and issue 6 in the 90s. And as I posted before issues 7, 8, and 9 were also released in 2007, but failed to make the top 100.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
CowboyGuy
The Power That Is
*****
member is offline

[avatar]

SHIRTLESS WONDER![Mo0:16]

[aim]

Joined: Feb 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 4,579
Location: Sunny San Diego
Karma: 3,133
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #94 on Mar 8, 2008, 6:57pm »
OooOhhh maybe "Ripper" will now include Faith too?!


Giles/Faith on a mission, all the while Giles tells Faith of his youth and the lessons he learned...shown in flashbacks as well.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
KingofCretins
Initiative Soldier
**
member is offline

[avatar]

[Mo0:0]



Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 335
Karma: 611
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #95 on Mar 8, 2008, 7:01pm »
While I don't think that Season 8 will see a major commercial upturn or downturn because of this storyline, I do think it may have devalued the Buffy property overall in terms of it's cache to relaunch on TV or as a feature film.

I would *love* if Ripper were to go ahead as a canon Season 8 timeline Giles and Faith story -- with Eliza already "in house", could be doable.
« Last Edit: Mar 8, 2008, 7:05pm by KingofCretins »Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
[img]http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/idiotnighthawk/pimpin.jpg[/img]
Banner by LRae12
phoenixfire
Common Vampire
*
member is offline

[avatar]

[Mo0:0]



Joined: Oct 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 91
Location: connecticut U.S.A.
Karma: -6
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #96 on Mar 8, 2008, 7:23pm »
I DIDNT THINK BUFFY WOULD EVER EXPERIENCE WITH FEMALES, HAVING HAD SO MANY BAD RELATIONSHIPS WITH GUYS WOULD MAKE HER THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. THOUGH NOT A GREAT CHOICE BUT LOVE THE COMICS KEEP EM GREAT. LOVE U JOSS

AND I THOUGH FAITH WAS THE WILD ONE LOL BIG SURPRISE 4 ME =)
« Last Edit: Mar 8, 2008, 7:24pm by phoenixfire »Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
commandercool
Wise-cracking Techno Genius
**
member is offline

[avatar]

DON'T PANIC![Mo0:37]



Joined: Sept 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 744
Location: Michigan
Karma: 116
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #97 on Mar 8, 2008, 7:38pm »
I'm not going to launch into a big long rant here (I already did that in another thread) but I would just like to say "I love Joss." I will mail him a shiny nickle if I can find his address.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
[IMG]http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z101/Sefiroth46/Dethklok_Banner.jpg[/IMG]
spikeluv13
Higher Power
*****
SlayAlive Challenge Power That Is
member is offline

[avatar]

Or even worse, a sneezure.[Mo0:0]



Joined: Mar 2007
Gender: Female
Posts: 1,185
Location: St. Louis
Karma: 1,727
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #98 on Mar 8, 2008, 11:27pm »
i dont like it. I dont see how it is going to enrich any of the story, etc. I mean, if it comes around and ends up being an important part or something, cool. I will change my tune, but I am getting annoyed with all the twists that last for one comic, seeming to be part of something bigger, then disappearing. I want some answers! It has been about a year now and I am just more confused!! It doesn't feel like Buffy to me. I hate the idea that I am losing faith, but I just read the comic and I am irked..........hopefully next month will change my mind...oh please joss, don't let us down.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
To Remember

[IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/sinister_fallen_angel/banner.png[/IMG][IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/sinister_fallen_angel/spikeluv.png[/IMG]
eriktheslayerboy
Potential Slayer
*
member is offline

[avatar]

"I like blue jeans and Irony." MechaDawn[Mo0:0]



Joined: Apr 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 138
Karma: 106
Re: Wolves At The Gate: Buffy and Satsu
« Reply #99 on Mar 9, 2008, 12:49am »
Ok so this may be true I dont know. But ok is Satsu the girl in chosen the japanese girl? Becuse if she is I found the actress she would have been based off of the look at least.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3369439488/nm1280361

Now I have no idea if this is true just figure it be interesting if it was that girl.
Link to Post - Back to Top  IP: Logged
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e176/sesukun/Eriks-gift.png[/IMG]
« Page 5 of 15 » Jump to page   Go    [Search This Thread] [Share Topic] [Print]

S L A Y A L I V E © 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 1 0
Click Here To Make This Board Ad-Free


This Board Hosted For FREE By ProBoards
Get Your Own Free Message Boards & Free Forums!
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Notice | FTC Disclosure | Report Abuse | Mobile