Buffy: The High School Years/Plants vs. Zombies

Buffy: The High School Years

by Kel McDonald, Paul Tobin, Rachel Downing (Illustrator)

Genres: Comics, Fantasy, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Media Tie In, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Comic Book

28 pages, Paperback

First published May 6, 2017

Reviews

[Cisz Geverink - Strasters · Rating 3 out of 5]

grappig om sentimentele redenen, maar de illustraties hebben een hoog "barbie"-gehalte...

[Mireille Duval · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the Buffy story! It was really beautifully drawn, and I enjoyed seeing Buffy care about a little girl. I liked the comic book store setting, too. (I do wonder about the "high school years" concept - wasn't a good half of the show based in high school? Is it supposed to be set pre-Sunnydale?) It made me want to check out the rest of the comic!

The Plants Vs Zombies story was okay, though I'm not sure why they thought it'd be a good fit with Buffy. There were some funny bits, but I probably would have enjoyed it much more had I known anything at all about the game.

[Jim C · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick mini issue that was part of the free comic book for a day 2017. Buffy battles a couple of vampires.

As for the story there is nothing earth shattering. Why the high rating? It has some nice meta references that fans of Joss Whedon will really appreciate. I also liked how the action takes place in a comic book store which directly relates to the promotion event that this was associated with.

It was a quick enjoyable read and for the price it cannot be beat. It made me smile so it was definitely worth it.

[Tym · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed the Plants vs Zombies story better than the Buffy story neither was great

[ribbonknight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only read the Buffy story.

This was very sweet, and the outright mention of Sailor Moon made me excited! I always thought 1st season Buffy had a lot of parallels to 1st season Sailor Moon...

Having the girl who idolized Buffy being named Rini was a nice touch (this was Chibi Usa's name in the English dub!).

[Lila Lockhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buffy - 5/5

Plants vs. Zombies - 2/5, DNF

[Sara Weather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Skipped plants vs zombies. Overall Buffy was okay not amazing

[Marthese Formosa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The buffy comic was cool. Nicely drawn though in an art style I haven't encountered in Buffy yet. For how short it was, there were a pun or two. It was also cute seeing Buffy be a role model and going into a comic store! Both Buffy and Xander are sarcastic. Love them.

It was my first Plants vs. Zombies. It was strange but cute.

[Amory · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute, really short comic given out for Free Comic Book Day a few years back. I adored Buffy's interactions with the young girl, and appreciated that it was set in a comic book store. If you can find this online, it's worth spending a few minutes to read!

[Christian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buffy and Xander visit a comic book store where Buffy meets a little girl. Buffy slays a vampire and the little girl is inspired to discover that there really are superheroes. It's cute and fun. I didn't read the plants vs zombies comic and can't comment on that.

[Stay Fetters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved the Buffy part and makes me want to add the full graphic novel to my tbr.
On that note, I couldn't give two farts about plants vs zombies.

[Another Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the Buffy story! Loved the Sailor Moon references and parallels! The Plants VS Zombies story was okay (this was aimed at younger kids).

[Ryan B · Rating 3 out of 5]

glad that this was free.
pvz was fairly good,
buffy one was meh.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only got this one for Buffy. I loved the ending "Mom why didn't you tell me superheroes are real?". Hopefully my Comic book store will get in the series. I'd really like to read it.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked up this comic on Free Comic Book Day. I enjoyed this story. It was short and sweet.

[Frances Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for Buffy: The High School Years
"No Need to Fear, the Slayer's Here"
5/5

[Vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

score only applies to the Buffy part

[Naomi · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Buffy half is at least a solid 3-star. ...Then the second half is Plants v Zombies. At least it was free.

[Lillian Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed both stories in this comic even though I have no former relationship with either.

Fun. Just as comics should be.

[Wednesday · Rating 2 out of 5]

'Featuring plants vs. Zombies', nah it's just a plants vs. Zombies comic with a very short buffy the vampire slayer comic

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic, short, and sweet story.

Well, I have no idea if the Plants vs. Zombies story is any good. I didn't read it.

[Leanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean, the buffy part was cool, but I didn't much want the plants vs. zombies bit, so I skipped that part. Not really sure why they are put together but ok. comic shop vamp though, pretty funny.

[Buffy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and adorable!

[clara · Rating 5 out of 5]

monada

[Lulu Morales · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 9/2025
Extra Season 1 shenanigans for Buffy and the Scoobies.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am reviewing the Buffy story. Did not have any interest in the plants vs zombies one. I thought the comic was short but a fun read. I really enjoyed all the Easter eggs like in the comic book store you can see one of the comics is actually a Buffy dark horse comic and the mention of shadowcat which I believe was the inspiration for Buffy by Joss. Loved it. Was very cute and I enjoyed it a lot.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars for the Buffy story.