Buffyverse 'Season 9' Series by Christos Gage, Rebekah Isaacs, Chris Samnee, Joss Whedon, Andrew Chambliss, Scott Allie, Georges Jeanty, Cliff Richards, Lee Garbett, David Lapham, Karl Moline, Victor Gischler, Paul Lee, Jane Espenson, Drew Z. Greenberg, Derek Fridolfs, Phil Noto, Steve Artist Morris, Dan Artist Jackson

The dark streets of London are increasingly dangerous as murderers, mystically devoid of emotion, begin to impact the lives of Angel and Faith. In unraveling this new mystery, the pair follow clues in the Watcher’s Files to a demon from Giles’s past and a “child” from Angel’s... moreThe dark streets of London are increasingly dangerous as murderers, mystically devoid of emotion, begin to impact the lives of Angel and Faith. In unraveling this new mystery, the pair follow clues in the Watcher’s Files to a demon from Giles’s past and a “child” from Angel’s. Then, Drusilla returns to her homeland and becomes the hot new vampire in the underground scene! While Angel faces Dru, Faith must deal with issues that reawaken her inner turmoil—a visit from her deadbeat dad, who’s looking for a favor, and a troubled Slayer hell bent on revenge. Collects Angel & Faith #6–#10.* Includes the one-shot featuring Giles’s magical great-aunts!* With guest artist Chris Samnee (Serenity)!* Drusilla is back! less

With the Scooby gang on the skids, Buffy finds herself increasingly alone. When faced with some tough decisions grounded in “real world” problems (i.e., not the slaying of pesky demons), Buffy is determined to make her own choices, but that doesn’t mean she won't need a little handholding along the way. Cue Spike, compelled to stand by his best friend in her moment of need. Together they'll tackle the increasing zompire population and a rogue Slayer out for blood... moreWith the Scooby gang on the skids, Buffy finds herself increasingly alone. When faced with some tough decisions grounded in “real world” problems (i.e., not the slaying of pesky demons), Buffy is determined to make her own choices, but that doesn’t mean she won't need a little handholding along the way. Cue Spike, compelled to stand by his best friend in her moment of need. Together they'll tackle the increasing zompire population and a rogue Slayer out for blood. Collects Buffy Season 9 #6–#10; and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: In Space No One Can Hear You Slay!” from Free Comic Book Day 2012. less

Season 9, Volume 4: Death and ConsequencesDelve into Giles's darkest days when a demon from his past - as the wild youth Ripper - reemerges in London. Eyghon's appearance gives Angel the opportunity he's been waiting for: capturing the final piece of the late Watcher's soul. For Faith, emotions run high after her Slayer comrades lose one of their ranks and discover Faith's longstanding relationship with public enemy number one, Angel... moreSeason 9, Volume 4: Death and ConsequencesDelve into Giles's darkest days when a demon from his past - as the wild youth Ripper - reemerges in London. Eyghon's appearance gives Angel the opportunity he's been waiting for: capturing the final piece of the late Watcher's soul. For Faith, emotions run high after her Slayer comrades lose one of their ranks and discover Faith's longstanding relationship with public enemy number one, Angel. They'll use this information to their advantage - kill him or use him to resurrect their dearly departed friend. Needless to say, neither option goes according to plan when Slayers start turning into zombies!Death and consequences rule as Christos Gage (Avengers Academy) and Rebekah Isaacs continue Angel and Faith's impossible quest - with guest star Spike, the other vampire with a soul! less

When Dawn falls ill, it’s up to best friends Buffy, Xander, and Willow to join forces and find a supernatural cure in a world sorely lacking magic. The trio must fight their way into the Deeper Well, the former home of Illyria and other ancient gods known as the Old Ones, where they hope to jump-start magic back into existence. Collects Buffy Season 9 #21–#25 and “Love vs. Life” from Dark Horse Presents #25–#27.

Angel’s quest to resurrect Giles has brought an old friend to London—Willow! Tensions run high as these two confront the loss of Giles, but before blood can be shed, Willow has a proposition. She’ll help Angel on his quest if he’ll help her find magic. To do that, she’ll need Connor to get them into Quor’toth, a hell dimension where magic runs deep. Collects issues #11–#15.

Season 9, Volume 5: What You Want, Not What You NeedWhen Angel was broken, alone, and in need of a friend, Faith took charge and restored him to health. When he set his sights on righting one of his many wrongs - by resurrecting mentor and Watcher Rupert Giles - Angel again needed her help. Now Angel's quest has come to the final stage, but not without great cost to Faith.. moreSeason 9, Volume 5: What You Want, Not What You NeedWhen Angel was broken, alone, and in need of a friend, Faith took charge and restored him to health. When he set his sights on righting one of his many wrongs - by resurrecting mentor and Watcher Rupert Giles - Angel again needed her help. Now Angel's quest has come to the final stage, but not without great cost to Faith... And not without interruption: Big Bads Whistler, Pearl, and Nash have entered the last stage of their ultimate plan to unleash a magical virus that could kill billions while forcing the evolution of life on earth...Series writer Christos Gage (Avengers Arena) and series artist Rebekah Isaacs (DV8) conclude their celebrated run on Angel & Faith. less

Season 8 ended with a bang that cut the world off from magic—culminating in another set of world-ending problems. Buffy has left her best friend, Willow, powerless, and brought an end to a millennia-long tradition of superpowered girls. By day, Buffy is a twenty-something waitress with no real direction, and even though magic is gone, she’s still a vampire Slayer by night. Bigger problem? Vampires are becoming an epidemic . . . of zompires! Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #1–#5.

Buffy is unwillingly recruited by the demon Illyria and a mystical council to take down the Siphon—for good. He is on the loose again, and a danger to all remnants of magic! Meanwhile, back home the loss of magic has begun to affect those closest to Buffy . . . Collect issues #16-#20 of Season 9.

Fresh from his latest attempt to get Buffy to act on her feelings for him, Spike has fled to the dark side of the moon. His trip leads him to a group of dangerous demons and a rude awakening from his reverie, which in turn leads him on an unexpected adventure to . . . Sunnydale! Collecting Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike—A Dark Place #1–#5.

In a bold move to give disenfranchised Slayers a meaningful societal role (with pay), Kennedy recruits Buffy to act as bodyguard for high-profile clientele. But unlike the other recruits, Buffy struggles to abandon her Slaying instincts and looks for demony threats where none lie (much to Kennedy's dismay). So it's only natural that her first job is to protect a tech mogul who just so happens to be running from demon assassins! Collects Buffy Season 9 #11–#15.

Season 9, Volume 1: Live Through ThisThe supernatural world is reeling after the loss of magic in Joss Whedon's best-selling series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, a prelude to the events that shape Angel & Faith.Throughout history Angel has had a lot to make up for, but it's his most recent mistake taht may forever alter the course of this fan-favorite antihero - the murder of one of Buffy's most trusted allies... moreSeason 9, Volume 1: Live Through ThisThe supernatural world is reeling after the loss of magic in Joss Whedon's best-selling series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, a prelude to the events that shape Angel & Faith.Throughout history Angel has had a lot to make up for, but it's his most recent mistake taht may forever alter the course of this fan-favorite antihero - the murder of one of Buffy's most trusted allies. In his ongoing search for redemption, Angel firmly believes he's found a way to make amends - by reviving the dead! Cue Faith - rebel Slayer charged with helping Angel recover in the aftermath of his biggest misdeed. Out of fierce loyalty she supports his ridiculous scheme, if only to prevent him from going too far to attain his goal. Past, present, and potential future threats emerge as this unlikely duo struggles against real and personal demons while hitting the dark streets of London.Comic scribe Christos Gage (Avengers Academy) and series artist Rebekah Isaacs (DVS) launch readers into the heart of Angel & Faith, the newest addition to Joss Whedon's world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! This collection also features a one-shot starring vampire Harmony, with art by Phil Noto. less