BuffyFanOne
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Post by BuffyFanOne on Oct 10, 2010 23:40:52 GMT -5
I know it's been said but my 2 cents is....
better art and darker stories. I don't mind that comic elements in season 8 but sometimes i think ht==the issues get bogged down in quips and one liners. I want a story that seems like it could have been an actual episode. On that point, I want an issue to tell more of a complete story, i get that each arc is like ann episode but when there are several issues in an arc, it gets old having so many cliffhangers. Just saying...
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Post by angelsclone on Oct 11, 2010 12:29:29 GMT -5
ok so, so far ive gathered that Angel, Spike and Willow will be recieving their own titles next year, and ive heard there will be 2 issues a month, for 2 years, therefore i came to the conclusion we'll have the main title season nine for 24 issues.. and the 3 spin-offs each with 8 issues running concurrently against season nine along the way so i've come up with what i'd like to see... i know its long and boring but i get bored lol..
Main Series: Buffy Season Nine (24 Issues) - Appearing in all 24 issues: Buffy, Andrew, Dracula, Faith & Giles - Appearing in 19 Issues before and after their appearance in the Spike title: Illyria - Appearing in 19 Issues after their appearance in the Angel title: Gunn - Appearing in random 18 Issues as supporting characters: Pike & Robin Wood - Appearing in 16 Issues outside of their own titles: Angel, Connor (Angel's title), Spike & Willow - Appearing in random 15 Issues to get more background and resolution: Satsu - Appearing in the final 14 Issues after a long absence (if Dawn does indeed get the "cut": Xander
ANGEL (8 Issues) - running concurrently with the first 8 issues of season nine Appearing in all 8 issues: Angel, Cordelia (the Dragon) & Connor Appearing in 7 Issues as supporting characters: Eve & Groo Appearing in 6 Issues before going on to the main title: Gunn Appearing in 5 Issues to get some resolution to the whole Gwen/Connor ship: Gwen Appearing in 4 Issues to get her ass kicked after her stint in season 8: Harmony Appearing in 3 random Issues as supporting characters: Kate & Nina
SPIKE (8 Issues) - running concurrently with issues 9-16 of season nine Appearing in all 8 Issues: Spike, Beck, Betta George, Clem, Drusilla, Eddie Hope Appearing in 7 Issues before going into the main title: Illyria Appearing in 6 Issues as supporting characters: Jeremy Johns, Laura Weathermill & Spider
WILLOW (8 Issues) - running concurrently with issues 17-24 of season nine Appearing in all 8 Issues: Willow, Amy, Kennedy, Saga Vasuki & Warren... because i just want to throw all these guys in a room and see what happens for 8 issues ;P
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Post by jellymoff on Oct 11, 2010 14:01:20 GMT -5
^^^ You bring up one of the biggest questions regarding the Angel Series-Will we see any characters created in the IDW books? I agree, I want George to continue so I hope that we do.
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Post by PJ on Oct 11, 2010 14:18:11 GMT -5
hmmm...I guess the reference with Tara in the Willow-One Shot may have been enough. I understand what your saying, and now that i think about it, i wouldn't want Tara back because it might just ruin the character all together. I guess it would be best her not coming back.....
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Post by VampSlayer on Oct 11, 2010 15:40:17 GMT -5
Hm, I'll try and set up a 'main cast' for the books: ( ;D )
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 - 1. Buffy Summers 2. Xander Harris 3. Faith Lehane 4. Andrew Wells 5. Satsu 6. Rupert Giles
Angel - 1. Angel 2. Connor 3. Charles Gunn 4. Laura Weathermill (?)
Spike - 1. Spike 2. Illyria 3. Beck (?) 4. Betta George (?)
Willow - 1. Willow Rosenberg 2. Kennedy 3. Saga Vasuki
Just kinda brainstorming.
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Post by AndrewCrossett on Oct 11, 2010 16:33:36 GMT -5
I strongly doubt season 9 will use any of the Angelverse characters who originated in the IDW books... Betta George, Beck, Laura Weathermill, Eddie Hope, etc. They might have the right to do so, since Fox owns all those characters... but I think out of professional courtesy they would leave those characters alone. You might see Brian Lynch's characters if DH somehow gets him to write for season 9, but I consider that a real long shot.
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Post by jellymoff on Oct 11, 2010 16:42:03 GMT -5
Hm, I'll try and set up a 'main cast' for the books: ( ;D ) Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 - 1. Buffy Summers 2. Xander Harris 3. Faith Lehane 4. Andrew Wells 5. Satsu 6. Rupert Giles Angel - 1. Angel 2. Connor 3. Charles Gunn 4. Laura Weathermill (?) Spike - 1. Spike 2. Illyria 3. Beck (?) 4. Betta George (?) Willow - 1. Willow Rosenberg 2. Kennedy 3. Saga Vasuki Just kinda brainstorming. Are you just assuming Dawn is toast?
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Post by drywallman on Oct 11, 2010 16:46:55 GMT -5
We know someone is and it pretty much has to be either Dawn or Xander.
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Post by VampSlayer on Oct 11, 2010 18:25:24 GMT -5
Hm, I'll try and set up a 'main cast' for the books: ( ;D ) Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 - 1. Buffy Summers 2. Xander Harris 3. Faith Lehane 4. Andrew Wells 5. Satsu 6. Rupert Giles Angel - 1. Angel 2. Connor 3. Charles Gunn 4. Laura Weathermill (?) Spike - 1. Spike 2. Illyria 3. Beck (?) 4. Betta George (?) Willow - 1. Willow Rosenberg 2. Kennedy 3. Saga Vasuki Just kinda brainstorming. Are you just assuming Dawn is toast? Yeah, I'm assuming, and I'm probably wrong. But it looks that way. Toast, I mean.
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Post by jellymoff on Oct 12, 2010 12:47:44 GMT -5
We know someone is and it pretty much has to be either Dawn or Xander. I don't know, a lot of people are saying Giles will bite the big one.
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Post by abuffyfan on Oct 13, 2010 22:02:51 GMT -5
I'm just glad that the format's going to be a main series with spin-off mini-series focusing on the supporting characters. I thought they were going to go that route with Season 8 when it became clear certain characters were being shortchanged. Oh well---just glad it's happening now!
Also, it means we'll be getting at least 3 Buffyverse books per month (Buffy ongoing, Angel ongoing, Willow/Faith/Spike miniseries), which is awesome!
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Post by Mr. Savath Bunny on Nov 10, 2010 20:00:14 GMT -5
Here's a compilation of all the Buffy artists who have either worked on Buffy comics, covers, or promotions throughout the years. I did my research and I'm positive I covered a majority (if not all) of the artists from BtVS Issue #1 to current, but if you're aware of others I may have missed feel free to post names and pictures of their work. I tried to verify that all the persons names listed to the Buffy pictures were in fact the signing artists, but if you see that I'm incorrect on any, just let me know and I'll get the picture updated! I tried to find the best pictures to demonstrate the artists' talents, but if you want to add more - feel free!! Lets see who fans want to see more of in Season 9! Hope this is a good demonstration of the variety we've been given over the years in regards to people capturing the "Buffy essence." Again, it’s all about preference so feel free to share your take on the different styles. I added a glamorous pic of Sarah Michelle so we can compare. Wenxina spoke about comparing the Jo Chen art from Always Darkest becuase her manga style changes compared to cover art, but a marjority of these pix are from Buffy Covers. I also added a Ryan Sook sketch from his work on Ring of Fire.
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Post by BlueJay on Nov 10, 2010 21:18:44 GMT -5
Fav cover artist: Paul Horton Fav interior artist: Jeanty/Richards
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Post by Secret Scoobie on Nov 10, 2010 23:52:47 GMT -5
karma for doing that Savath Bunny, it looks so cool.
I have to say I didn't appreciate Brian Horton and Paul Lee's omnibus covers until I was comparing and contrasting these, I kind of took them for granted and Chen's been my fav cover artist for ages (still is) but I'm giving these two guys some kudos as well.
Jeanty is my most beloved interior artist, but Moline has a special place with his work on Fray, regardless of his 'Buffy' drawing abilities, I just think he /is/ Fray and fray's world.
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Post by thevampirewithsoul on Nov 12, 2010 2:51:40 GMT -5
My big thing is that I want to see Angel actually act like Angel. I feel that he has been writting really out of character in Season 8.
I want to see the Buffy series, and the Angel series be kept seprete just like the shows were. Some of us(like myself)like Angel better then Buffy.
Respect IDW, or at the very least respect the After the Fall storyline and don't retcon it.
And I know that this won't happen but please continue to use the characters that the IDW writers created(like Betta George).
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Post by cordangel on Nov 12, 2010 12:00:24 GMT -5
I'm totally with you. Plus, but it's just my dream, I want the old fang gang together again: Cordy, Wesley, Fred, Gunn, because they are friends and family for Angel.
And Connor, of course, even if I don't like him... but maybe it's just me.
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Post by angeliclestat on Nov 12, 2010 12:38:05 GMT -5
My big thing is that I want to see Angel actually act like Angel. I feel that he has been writting really out of character in Season 8. I want to see the Buffy series, and the Angel series be kept seprete just like the shows were. Some of us(like myself)like Angel better then Buffy. Respect IDW, or at the very least respect the After the Fall storyline and don't retcon it. And I know that this won't happen but please continue to use the characters that the IDW writers created(like Betta George). Totally agree
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Post by The Night Lord on Nov 13, 2010 8:05:12 GMT -5
Well, I guess it doesn't really matter what I want, cuz who's gonna listen, but I would like to see some IDW characters brought over, like Beck for example. She's the main one I want, but I won't say no to Eddie or Laura
Basically, they're gonna do what they want and I'll roll with it if it's any decent. Oh and a better storyline please. One that doesn't have important characters losing their personality/character/morals (space sex, for example) and one that doesn't sound like nine buckets of confusing crazy pulled out of a cereal box
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Post by TC on Nov 13, 2010 13:52:37 GMT -5
I want a tighter story, less cartoony elements, less cartoony art...(I personally would love for either Cliff Richards or Ryan Sook to do the interior art, though Georges Jeanty would be fantastic as well. For me he's sort of become synonymous with canonical comic book Buffy.) I want a season nine that would-have-been, not something that can-be due the lack of real world restraints. (Budget, actor availability, etc. I don't want Dawn to be a giant just because she can, is what I'm saying.) I want less fan-service, I want less "OMG" cameos just for the sake of having "OMG" cameos.
I want Buffy back.
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Post by Luca on Nov 13, 2010 13:55:52 GMT -5
I'd prefer Jo Chen for both covers and artwork. She did a great job with Always Darkest.
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