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Post by Karen on Feb 13, 2008 11:06:51 GMT -5
A stand-alone issue where "Buffy reflects on her long history of being a Slayer and awakening the thousands of other girls around the world." A Beautiful Sunset - Wikipedia |
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Post by Lola m on Feb 16, 2008 23:27:12 GMT -5
First off? I really liked the continuing exploration of what it means that all these slayers were activated. And, the continuity with consequences from what Buffy did - her "little Thomas Crown affair". Giant Dawn at the slayer party was excellent and I always love Xander's quips ("back in the day", "which day was that", "I think it was a Thursday, you wore blue" hee!) and his caring (his idea for the party "they needed it"). But I particularly loved the final half, with the continuity and clarification that yes, it was indeed Satsu who kissed Buffy. With the caring conversation during patrol fighting (a classic BtVS scene) and then the new big bad arrives! Action, and character revelations, and plot developments and new mystery! Cool! Does the big bad know Buffy from before, who is he? Why does he have a scratchy neck? Buffy feeling like she can't make a connection with someone? Not so cool!  And finally? Xander needs a man.  Oh, yes, yes he does. And I have a few suggestions.  |
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Post by Onjel on Feb 17, 2008 18:34:44 GMT -5
Where is my issue, dammit!
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Feb 24, 2008 20:46:51 GMT -5
Am I the only one who is distracted by the poor artwork? The character's proportions make them look like caracatures, serious scenes are undermined by the cartoonish quality of the drawing. Compared to the artwork in the older books, this is pretty amateurish and not at all worthy of the excellent writing and plotting. Diane *fearfully anticipating angry responses  |
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Feb 24, 2008 22:34:05 GMT -5
Am I the only one who is distracted by the poor artwork? The character's proportions make them look like caracatures, serious scenes are undermined by the cartoonish quality of the drawing. Compared to the artwork in the older books, this is pretty amateurish and not at all worthy of the excellent writing and plotting. Diane *fearfully anticipating angry responses No, I don't care for the artwork that much either. I'm not familiar with the genre anymore, and I figured it was just standard comicbook art style, though. |
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Feb 25, 2008 19:21:17 GMT -5
Am I the only one who is distracted by the poor artwork? The character's proportions make them look like caracatures, serious scenes are undermined by the cartoonish quality of the drawing. Compared to the artwork in the older books, this is pretty amateurish and not at all worthy of the excellent writing and plotting. Diane *fearfully anticipating angry responses No, I don't care for the artwork that much either. I'm not familiar with the genre anymore, and I figured it was just standard comicbook art style, though. Not so, Anne. Take a look at the earlier books--check #1 against #8. Or check all the stories that were published in the old Buffy series, now being reprinted in the Omnibus. The work is far, far superior. I'm not sure, but I think the bad artwork started in the "No Future For You" mini-arc. All of a sudden all the characters had heads twice normal size and cartoony faces. |
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Feb 25, 2008 19:36:03 GMT -5
No, I don't care for the artwork that much either. I'm not familiar with the genre anymore, and I figured it was just standard comicbook art style, though. Not so, Anne. Take a look at the earlier books--check #1 against #8. Or check all the stories that were published in the old Buffy series, now being reprinted in the Omnibus. The work is far, far superior. I'm not sure, but I think the bad artwork started in the "No Future For You" mini-arc. All of a sudden all the characters had heads twice normal size and cartoony faces. Oh, okay. Yes, I see what you mean. |
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Post by Vlad on Apr 6, 2008 15:27:57 GMT -5
Actually, I am enjoying the artwork.
*shrugs* To each their own.
I am finding it far better, IMO than the Angel: After the Fall (Season 6) comics have been. Those have been somewhat of a let-down after reading these, both in terms of story, writing and art.
Vlad
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Oh, yes, yes he does. And I have a few suggestions. 
