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Post by Emmie on Nov 27, 2008 14:36:01 GMT -5
*laughs at Phil and Dane* Two questions, huh? Hey Scxot, Looking down the road a ways, am I correct in that season 8 will not end until approx July-Aug 2010? And if that is the case and you begin season 9, do you think you'll have it finished before the world ends in Dec 2012?? You don't have to answer that second part. And thank you for Buffy season 8, this fan appreciates it very much! Rich, I think this might answer what you were wondering about: I don't think much about what year Season Eight takes place in, or how time is passing. I can't tell you the year of Buffy's death. Season Eight does take place about a year and a half after Season Seven; but I don't necessarily think of Season Seven having been in 2003. If you need to see it like that, and can believe in a world full of Slayers and vampires and demons, would you believe Casino Royale came out in 2004? In Season Six, the kids weren't reacting to 9/11 the way every actual person in America was. Believe me, editing comics, reading comics, if you think too much about what year a comic takes place in, it drives you nuts. Read the stories. Sometimes more time passes between issues than others. Sometimes more time passes within an issue than in others. Everything you need to know to enjoy the story is in there. Timelines kill the spontaneity of a comics story. We recently did a massive timeline for the Hellboy comics, and I couldn't regret it more, because it's hemmed in all sorts of things that never needed for story purposes to be hemmed in. Would you care to post another question instead?
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Post by Whedon Fan on Nov 27, 2008 16:20:08 GMT -5
Mikey I really like your idea to name the 21-25 TPB "Out Of The Shadows" Good name, not to fancy and it's straight to the point. Hope they use it. ------------------------------------------------ Thanks for the awesome Q & A Scott. Issue 19 was worth the wait. Heres my question if you can answer it. With Harmony appearing in issue 21, this shows that she did get out if Los Angeles before it went to hell so will we find out how she got out in time because as we saw in After The Fall LA went to hell about 10 minutes after we last saw her. If the above question is to spoliery then:Is there a cover for the Time Of Your Life TPB yet, is there a round about date for it to be released and...can we see it. Please, come on this will make up for the loooong wait for issue 19.
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Post by Emmie on Nov 27, 2008 16:23:43 GMT -5
You guys are making my head spin with the multiple questions - I'm just going to include all of them and let Scott decide.
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Post by Scott Allie on Nov 27, 2008 17:22:25 GMT -5
Hey gang, hope you're having a good Thanksgiving.
Faith—We WILL find out more about the Snake Lady, yes.
SkytteFickan—As mentioned in another post, yes, we do want to work in some extras, some more behind the scenes material.
Enisy—I can't say I don't want to write an issue of Buffy, but I have mixed feelings about it. I sort of feel it would be inappropriate, because of my relationship to the book. Mike Mignola recently asked me to write a short Hellboy-related story—that's a book I've edited for fourteen years. I'm gonna do it, because it's small, and focused elsewhere from the main character. I'm arrogant enough to think that I'd do a great job with these characters, because of how closely I've studied them, how closely I've identified with them over the years, and how much I've come to understand how their stories should work. But no, I wrote those stories for Pocket in Tales of the Slayers because they were so far from my own editorial work, and because I was glad to be asked by the editors there. I pushed myself into the spot of writing Solomon Kane for Dark Horse because I honestly believe I was the best guy for the job. As long as I have Joss or Jane or Steven or Drew's, etc., phone numbers, I am not the best guy for the job.
Dane—No firm plans on Season Nine. I'd love to see Joss write it all, but I don't imagine there's a chance of that. Another possibility would be that one show writer writes it all. Or we do just what we've done on Season 8. All doors remain open.
Cowboy—She returned with her scythe. Crap, I don't have a copy of it here, but she damn well better have returned with that damn thing ... Now you have me scared.
Tie—I cannot clear up Dark Willow's agenda there, except to say that there was more than was apparent, and the fact that you don't understand it all yet is, as usual, intentional.
Rich—Wow, you raise a good point. Your timeline is correct. Doesn't sound like there's time to do Season 9. I'll have to tell Joss to do it in twelve issues, or call it off ...
Whedon Fan—Your question about how Harmony got out of LA cannot be answered at this time. I hope it can be answered before the end of Season 8, but I'm not positive it will. And to make up for the long wait, how about I answer the other half of your question—Yes, Jo has done the cover to Time of Your Life, the collection, and it is gorgeous. One of my favorite of her covers, honest. Damn, I wish it was online, but no, sorry, not yet. I let my marketing department decide when to release the covers, but I think that one will be out there soon. We've had it about a month, I think.
Thanks, everyone—more later on? Or are we done ...? Scott
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Post by Joe on Nov 27, 2008 17:38:16 GMT -5
If you're still willing to do more I have one. It's kinda a follow-up question to Whedon Fan's and I'm not sure if it's too spoilery but... can you give us any kind of description of the TOYL TPB cover? Or who's on it?
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Post by Emmie on Nov 27, 2008 18:33:02 GMT -5
A reminder to everyone - only one question per post. Joe, could you please narrow down your previous post to one question?
Thanks guys. I guess we'll leave this open a little bit longer to see if anyone wants to ask anymore questions.
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Post by Joe on Nov 27, 2008 18:48:47 GMT -5
Will do Emmie *takes of second question off my post*
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Post by Emmie on Nov 27, 2008 18:50:16 GMT -5
Thank you, Joe. I really appreciate you doing that. *hugs*
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Post by narflet on Nov 27, 2008 19:02:17 GMT -5
Hi Scott,
Adding my thanks to the collective for you taking the time to do these Q&A's, they're exceptionally nifty.
My question is as follows...the Time of Your Life retailer bonus poster in four pieces was really shiny, and I'm aware there have been a couple of other retailer bonuses - posters and the LWH HB. However, is there any plans to have any Season 8 related merchandise, that is additional to the collected issues (in whatever form, TPB or those possible deluxe editions), that will be available for public purchase? I'm thinking along the lines of the things featured in the DH 'products' section - figures, prints, statues & et cetera.
Thanks in advance, Fran
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Post by Emmie on Nov 27, 2008 19:40:18 GMT -5
My question is as follows...the Time of Your Life retailer bonus poster in four pieces was really shiny, and I'm aware there have been a couple of other retailer bonuses - posters and the LWH HB. However, is there any plans to have any Season 8 related merchandise that will be available for public purchase? Hi Fran! Does this answer your question: 9. Emmie: The Buffy fandom loves to delve into how the stories are created, embracing and appreciating episode commentaries, interviews and shooting transcripts that show us the 'Behind the Scenes' moments. Any chance fans will get to see some of the scripts and notes for Buffy Season 8? Scott Allie: Yes, but it won't be for a while. We want to do deluxe editions, but it'll be much further down the road.22. Skytteflickan88: Does Dark Horse have any plans on releasing any extras? For example, a whole book with nothing but Season 8 goodies, sketches, interviews, fun facts, etcetc or maybe just some extras within a hardcover or tradeback of the issues (For example a Season 8 Omnibus)? Futhermore, would that be possible for the other Buffy comics? Scott Allie: As mentioned in another post, yes, we do want to work in some extras, some more behind the scenes material. If not, you might want to refine it so Scott knows you're looking for something more specific. Happy to have you here as always.
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Post by wenxina on Nov 27, 2008 19:48:46 GMT -5
Hi Scott. Thanks for answering my first question. I was wondering if there would be any more fan opportunities to somehow be involved in S8, i.e. like in #10? Like say... a competition for the best submission for a title for the #21-25 arc collectively. Considering how the arc allows the reader to view an event from the different perspectives of the characters, it would be a unique opportunity to include one more perspective, i.e. the fans', via their submission. Just throwing that out there. Thanks again for doing this.
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Post by Enisy on Nov 27, 2008 20:38:20 GMT -5
Enisy—I can't say I don't want to write an issue of Buffy, but I have mixed feelings about it. I sort of feel it would be inappropriate, because of my relationship to the book. Mike Mignola recently asked me to write a short Hellboy-related story—that's a book I've edited for fourteen years. I'm gonna do it, because it's small, and focused elsewhere from the main character. I'm arrogant enough to think that I'd do a great job with these characters, because of how closely I've studied them, how closely I've identified with them over the years, and how much I've come to understand how their stories should work. But no, I wrote those stories for Pocket in Tales of the Slayers because they were so far from my own editorial work, and because I was glad to be asked by the editors there. I pushed myself into the spot of writing Solomon Kane for Dark Horse because I honestly believe I was the best guy for the job. As long as I have Joss or Jane or Steven or Drew's, etc., phone numbers, I am not the best guy for the job. Great answer, although I might question that "I am not the best guy for the job" statement, since authors are rarely objective about their own work. (Oh, and as for that other thing, thanks, that was very nice and I believe you. Maybe you just need a new alias. *g*) Another question: Which established Buffy character do you think translates the best to the comic medium (because of speech pattern, or design, or abilities, etc.)? Is there any character that you think might not translate quite as well as others? (I should note that favourite / least favourite characters are irrelevant to the question, just in case it wasn't immediately apparent.) Thanks again for doing this, and especially for letting it carry on for so long.
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Post by Emmie on Nov 27, 2008 20:51:17 GMT -5
Thanks for thinking up such wonderful questions to ask, enisy and wenxina.
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Post by narflet on Nov 27, 2008 21:00:59 GMT -5
Hi Fran! Does this answer your question: <snip> If not, you might want to refine it so Scott knows you're looking for something more specific. Happy to have you here as always. Thanks Emmie, but I was thinking more specifically (as I've seen those deluxe editions mentioned a few times now and I'm only buying the issues in the hopes of getting them in the future!) so I've clarified my question. Thanks again, though, for your diligence and care.
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Post by Scott Allie on Nov 27, 2008 22:45:07 GMT -5
Illyria's Pet—the cover to the next trade has Buffy and Fray, with a big Dark Willow looming in the background behind them.
Narflet—we're not producing a lot of other merchandise because those licenses are held by other companies. So we come up with unique ones, like the tarot set (awww) and the ouija board, but we can't sell posters without taking out a poster license with Fox. If we want to do a poster, we can't sell it, but have to give it away as a promotional item.
Wenxina—no further plans for contests, or anything like that. That one worked out great, in my opinion, but it was sort of a pain in the ass. We're not set up for dealing with entries like that, takes forever.
Another good one from Enisy—I don't know. While all the Buffy characters are unique, they all work the same way, storytellingwise. That is, what makes them distinctive is their appearance, although conventional and attractive; their speech patterns, which rely on a lot of talking. If anything, I'd say Angel himself poses some problems, as his brooding is harder to convey in a comic than in the show. Hard to make it look cool, that is. I think Willow and Buffy translate great, because Will's magic and Buffy's fighting are easier to go wild with in comics than on TV. If there was a character who whistled a lot of showtunes, that character probably would not come across that well in comics.
I'm out of here for a bit, gang. I'll check back tomorrow— Scott
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Post by thealphagamer on Nov 27, 2008 22:56:28 GMT -5
Ok here's an actual question about Buffy for you: What's with all the sexual stuff in this season? there was never this much sexual stuff in the program, i mean we've had Dawn naked in a river, Dawn topless, Faith and Gigi in a bath together, Buffy and Satsu, Willow and Kennedy, Saga Vasuki(Did i spell that right?) and we're only 19 issues in. Is it that you can get away with it more in a comic than you could on tv? That you just want more horny teenage boys to buy the comics? or something else? And if there's gonna be more sexual stuff, please include Dawn more, as far as i know, she is legal now she's in Scotland
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Post by wenxina on Nov 27, 2008 23:50:26 GMT -5
Thanks for replying, Scott. I figured it'd be hard to organize, but thought I'd give it a shot anyway. But I agree, #10 did come off quite nicely. So nicely done! Even if it was a pain in the ass.
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Post by luna on Nov 28, 2008 4:46:25 GMT -5
Hey Scott, will Drusilla be featured in any upcoming Angel or Buffy comics?
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Post by Hallow Thorn on Nov 28, 2008 5:37:48 GMT -5
Very cool, thanks Scott... and yes, I would also love to see Drusilla...
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Post by sosa lola on Nov 28, 2008 6:39:54 GMT -5
Hey Scott, is the Scotland squad Xander's? I mean, is it just Xander's squad not Buffy's as well?
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