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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 11 #1-2
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 11
THE COMPLETE SEASON 11 COLLECTED TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME Buffy and the Scoobies weren’t ready for this. When a tsunami and an enormous dragon devastate San Francisco, folks connected to the supernatural are blamed for causing the catastrophe and soon have restrictions placed on them in the name of safety. Buffy must choose sides, find a way for herself and her friends to survive, determine how the disaster happened, and not lose who she is in the process. Writer Christos Gage (Amazing Spider-Man), along with artists Rebekah Isaacs, Georges Jeanty, & Megan Levens, present the next chapter in the official continuation of Joss Whedon’s award-winning television series. Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 11 #1-12, along with bonus material.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2020
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November 10, 2020
This starts off great. After a magical disaster, supernatural creatures are put in internment camps. It spoke a lot to the era it was written in. Unfortunately, the second half feels very rushed and devolves into the standard track down the big bad and defeat them. So a bit of a down season compared to previous ones.
February 3, 2020
Mit Season 11 hat das Creativ=Team um BUFFY alles richtig gemacht, Story und Artwork sind "amazing" und Buffy und ihre Freunde dürften denen, die das Buch (oder die einzelnen Hefte) gelesen haben, schon lange ans Herz gewachsen sein.
Durch Intrigen von machthungrigen Regierungsmitarbeitern werden alle übernatürlichen Wesen und solche mit übernatürlichen Kräften, natürlich angeblich zu ihrem eigenen Besten, in ein riesiges Internierungslager gesperrt, das sehr an die KZs erinnert. Die Situation im Lager wird immer verzweifelter, und die Schilderung der Konflikte und Nöte ist eine Stärke des Buches. Buffy und ihre Freunde werden schwere Entscheidungen treffen müssen und einen akzeptablen Ausweg scheint es nicht zu geben.
In Zeiten, in denen überall Zäune und Mauern errichtet werden, ob in Europa oder in Übersee, ist die Thematik leider sehr aktuell, und Christos Gage überträgt das Thema gelungen ins Buffyversum. Buffy und Willow müssen sich der Frage stellen, ob sie ihre Kräfte aufgeben und zur "glücklichen" Mehrheit zählen wollen, oder ob ihnen Individualität und Menschenrechte so wichtig sind, dass sie interniert bleiben.
Der Konflikt zwischen den "normalen" Menschen und denen, die sich durch besondere Kräfte / Eigenarten von ihnen unterscheiden, ist schon seit den 60er Jahren Thema in Marvels X-Men. Obwohl ich die X-Men meistenteils geliebt habe, muss ich feststellen, dass das Thema in dieser Season 11 von Buffy einfach besser gestaltet ist. Zwar verfügen Buffy und ihre Freunde inzwischen über Kräfte, die denen von Superhelden fast gleichstehen, aber sie gehen ganz anders damit um. Ethik und Freundschaften wirken hier nicht aufgesetzt und werden nicht als Motor für die Handlung gebraucht, sondern sind die Grundierung der Story.
Mit Season 11 ist gelungen, was den Machern bei Marvel schon seit längerer Zeit in den allermeisten Serien nicht mehr geling: Eine tolle Story zu erzählen, die Hand und Fuß hat, perfekt unterhält und die richtige Länge hat. Und im Zentrum stehen Buffy und ihre Freunde, denen die Sympathien der Leser wohl gewiss sein dürfen, und deren Humor einfach klasse ist.
Zu dieser Library Edition von BOOM!, die inzwischen die Rechte an BUFFY haben, muss allerdings massive Kritik geübt werden: Dass der Band überhaupt kein Bonus-Material hat, ist ärgerlich, aber zu verwinden. Dass allerdings keine Cover abgedruckt wurden und dem Leser großartige Artwork vorenthalten wird, ist unverzeihlich!
Durch Intrigen von machthungrigen Regierungsmitarbeitern werden alle übernatürlichen Wesen und solche mit übernatürlichen Kräften, natürlich angeblich zu ihrem eigenen Besten, in ein riesiges Internierungslager gesperrt, das sehr an die KZs erinnert. Die Situation im Lager wird immer verzweifelter, und die Schilderung der Konflikte und Nöte ist eine Stärke des Buches. Buffy und ihre Freunde werden schwere Entscheidungen treffen müssen und einen akzeptablen Ausweg scheint es nicht zu geben.
In Zeiten, in denen überall Zäune und Mauern errichtet werden, ob in Europa oder in Übersee, ist die Thematik leider sehr aktuell, und Christos Gage überträgt das Thema gelungen ins Buffyversum. Buffy und Willow müssen sich der Frage stellen, ob sie ihre Kräfte aufgeben und zur "glücklichen" Mehrheit zählen wollen, oder ob ihnen Individualität und Menschenrechte so wichtig sind, dass sie interniert bleiben.
Der Konflikt zwischen den "normalen" Menschen und denen, die sich durch besondere Kräfte / Eigenarten von ihnen unterscheiden, ist schon seit den 60er Jahren Thema in Marvels X-Men. Obwohl ich die X-Men meistenteils geliebt habe, muss ich feststellen, dass das Thema in dieser Season 11 von Buffy einfach besser gestaltet ist. Zwar verfügen Buffy und ihre Freunde inzwischen über Kräfte, die denen von Superhelden fast gleichstehen, aber sie gehen ganz anders damit um. Ethik und Freundschaften wirken hier nicht aufgesetzt und werden nicht als Motor für die Handlung gebraucht, sondern sind die Grundierung der Story.
Mit Season 11 ist gelungen, was den Machern bei Marvel schon seit längerer Zeit in den allermeisten Serien nicht mehr geling: Eine tolle Story zu erzählen, die Hand und Fuß hat, perfekt unterhält und die richtige Länge hat. Und im Zentrum stehen Buffy und ihre Freunde, denen die Sympathien der Leser wohl gewiss sein dürfen, und deren Humor einfach klasse ist.
Zu dieser Library Edition von BOOM!, die inzwischen die Rechte an BUFFY haben, muss allerdings massive Kritik geübt werden: Dass der Band überhaupt kein Bonus-Material hat, ist ärgerlich, aber zu verwinden. Dass allerdings keine Cover abgedruckt wurden und dem Leser großartige Artwork vorenthalten wird, ist unverzeihlich!
April 30, 2020
I'd read the first half of this before, but it was good to read the entire season straight through, especially in light of having read George Takei's 'They Called us Enemy.' The idea of internment camps on US soil is always disturbing, and this series makes good use of the topic with a terrifyingly plausible scenario leading to the locking up of all magical beings. The second half, as Buffy, Spike, and some familiar faces break out and defeat the big bad, isn't quite as resonant, as it has to try to find a plausible way out of the hole it dug, and that needs some, ahem, "magical" thinking. The big bad is a little disappointing, although the climactic battle has some great moments in it, and makes some major changes to the canon.
The art is good throughout, and the series does a good job portraying the characters it uses, although a number are sidelined (it's basically Buffy, Willow and Spike at the center of the plot). It uses a number of topical issues in appropriate ways, and while it doesn't provide any real solutions, it still gives the book a more significant feel.
The art is good throughout, and the series does a good job portraying the characters it uses, although a number are sidelined (it's basically Buffy, Willow and Spike at the center of the plot). It uses a number of topical issues in appropriate ways, and while it doesn't provide any real solutions, it still gives the book a more significant feel.
April 24, 2025
Simply an amazing season. So poignant, nerve-racking, and powerful. When watching Buffy, I was always much more scared for her when she had to fight the real people and life situations (police, murder accusations), than when she fought any of the Big Bads. Here I really felt scared for her…
Also, in 2025, this Season us as relevant as ever, and touches on exactly the same painful socio-political topics as when it was first released in 2017 (because the same shit is going on because of the same idiots, just worse!!).
But the season is splendid. Its only flaw: it’s waaaay too short 😢 And I missed Giles very much. But that final panel, oh my heart!
Also, in 2025, this Season us as relevant as ever, and touches on exactly the same painful socio-political topics as when it was first released in 2017 (because the same shit is going on because of the same idiots, just worse!!).
But the season is splendid. Its only flaw: it’s waaaay too short 😢 And I missed Giles very much. But that final panel, oh my heart!
September 26, 2022
Season 11
In this graphic novel you have the scooby gang trying to save the super natural population, while trying to go under the radar.
In this graphic novel you have the scooby gang trying to save the super natural population, while trying to go under the radar.
June 6, 2021
Overall it was just fine. This book was more of the same, some big changes happen, then they find a way to get back to normal.
The most fun part was when faith showed up and things really ramped up.
The worst part was the very obvious agenda to focus on racism and intermittent camps in the US, which really has no place in my funny demon slasher book.
Anyway the art was reasonably consistent and the characters read mostly pretty close to their tv counterparts and it was still an enjoyable read despite spike looking like he’s moping around a lot of the time.
Definitely enjoyed the Angel Season 11 much more.
The most fun part was when faith showed up and things really ramped up.
The worst part was the very obvious agenda to focus on racism and intermittent camps in the US, which really has no place in my funny demon slasher book.
Anyway the art was reasonably consistent and the characters read mostly pretty close to their tv counterparts and it was still an enjoyable read despite spike looking like he’s moping around a lot of the time.
Definitely enjoyed the Angel Season 11 much more.
November 17, 2020
I know I'm 3 years late to the party, but I wanted to wait to read this in the Library Edition. It was finally released earlier this year, but COVID kind of ran plans to read it into the ground until about now-ish (I often wonder how the Scooby Gang would have handled COVID - can we get a one-shot, somebody? Anybody?)
Season 11 starts off with a tsunami caused by a dragon. This leads the people of America to become frightened and angered by all magical beings. Hate crimes against Wiccans and demons surge. Some beings, like Giles and Dawn, are forced to get fake IDs that label them as not being magical so they can "pass" in society. The American Government, empowered by an army of corrupt Slayers they have employed, send the rest of the magical beings to concentration camps for "their own safety." Buffy refuses to watch this unfold without acting on it, and when Spike and Willow are detained, she decides to go with them in order to try to fix things.
The storyline draws not-so-subtle parallels between the current state of America - migrant detention camps that violate human rights and basic decency, identity politics, institutional racism and state-sanctioned violence justified by the media, people who betray and exploit their own people for power, government corruption that calls us back to the Era of Adam and also two weeks ago in real-life time. Joss really said "hold up, I'm done making implicit political statements - we getting explicit in this bitch (in multiple ways)." The only thing that I felt was really missing was waves of protests from allies - I feel like even in this fictional world of magical being-racism, there would still be people who stood up for the right thing. It would have been nice to have seen that throughout the plot and to see Slayers who were doing the right thing. It didn't make much sense to have everything go back to the way it was at the end with magical beings going into hiding again. Hopefully Season 12 will wrap this up and tie up some loose ends.
At first it felt a little too in-your-face, but I liked it more and more as time went on and the Xander-Trump bit is really what pulled it all together and would not have been possible without the blatant references. Also, when you have two degrees in social work and your favorite series is addressing topics like this head-on: YOU LOVE TO SEE IT. That Xander-Trump bit was EXCELLENT and had me wheezing. Xander's superior comic relief always deserves to be pointed out in reviews, but I felt it was especially timely with all that's currently going on. It was also likely timely at the...time it was actually written, which was right after Trump was elected in 2016, but reading it right now after the election kind of sweetened the deal. I did feel the whole "government is the Big Bad" routine is getting a bit repetitive, with it being an on-going theme throughout the comic series in addition to Season 4 of the show. But, I can never complain when I get more Buffy. Whedon could hand me a drawing of Buffy on a used tissue and I would clutch it to my chest and say "I love it forever and will cherish it as my most prized possession."
Now, unfortunately, this Library Edition has no special features. It's just the story. No cover gallery at the end, no art process pieces, nothing. That did feel super weird to me, usually buying the limited edition hardcover will get you some limited edition material, but I guess not.
Overall, Season 10 was a hard one to top, as it was my favorite season in a long time (other than the gross Xander/Dawn stuff that I guess I just have to live with now), but I feel like Season 11 did a pretty good job measuring up.
Season 11 starts off with a tsunami caused by a dragon. This leads the people of America to become frightened and angered by all magical beings. Hate crimes against Wiccans and demons surge. Some beings, like Giles and Dawn, are forced to get fake IDs that label them as not being magical so they can "pass" in society. The American Government, empowered by an army of corrupt Slayers they have employed, send the rest of the magical beings to concentration camps for "their own safety." Buffy refuses to watch this unfold without acting on it, and when Spike and Willow are detained, she decides to go with them in order to try to fix things.
The storyline draws not-so-subtle parallels between the current state of America - migrant detention camps that violate human rights and basic decency, identity politics, institutional racism and state-sanctioned violence justified by the media, people who betray and exploit their own people for power, government corruption that calls us back to the Era of Adam and also two weeks ago in real-life time. Joss really said "hold up, I'm done making implicit political statements - we getting explicit in this bitch (in multiple ways)." The only thing that I felt was really missing was waves of protests from allies - I feel like even in this fictional world of magical being-racism, there would still be people who stood up for the right thing. It would have been nice to have seen that throughout the plot and to see Slayers who were doing the right thing. It didn't make much sense to have everything go back to the way it was at the end with magical beings going into hiding again. Hopefully Season 12 will wrap this up and tie up some loose ends.
At first it felt a little too in-your-face, but I liked it more and more as time went on and the Xander-Trump bit is really what pulled it all together and would not have been possible without the blatant references. Also, when you have two degrees in social work and your favorite series is addressing topics like this head-on: YOU LOVE TO SEE IT. That Xander-Trump bit was EXCELLENT and had me wheezing. Xander's superior comic relief always deserves to be pointed out in reviews, but I felt it was especially timely with all that's currently going on. It was also likely timely at the...time it was actually written, which was right after Trump was elected in 2016, but reading it right now after the election kind of sweetened the deal. I did feel the whole "government is the Big Bad" routine is getting a bit repetitive, with it being an on-going theme throughout the comic series in addition to Season 4 of the show. But, I can never complain when I get more Buffy. Whedon could hand me a drawing of Buffy on a used tissue and I would clutch it to my chest and say "I love it forever and will cherish it as my most prized possession."
Now, unfortunately, this Library Edition has no special features. It's just the story. No cover gallery at the end, no art process pieces, nothing. That did feel super weird to me, usually buying the limited edition hardcover will get you some limited edition material, but I guess not.
Overall, Season 10 was a hard one to top, as it was my favorite season in a long time (other than the gross Xander/Dawn stuff that I guess I just have to live with now), but I feel like Season 11 did a pretty good job measuring up.
July 27, 2020
This book collects all issues of season 11 in one hard back book.
With everyone seemingly settling into the changes of the new magic world the next big bad apocalypse can’t be far away. This big bad comes in the form of a tsunami and an enormous dragon wreaking havoc and destruction across San Fransisco. With knowledge of supernatural creatures rising as fast as the creatures themselves and these events causing anger, the government finally steps up to take action. Now amidst a riot between supernatural and humans, Buffy and the scoobies must choose a side and fight for what is right. As always there's more to this situation than first meets the eye.
Season 11 moves at a very fast pace, perhaps a little too fast in comparison to earlier seasons as it does feel a little rushed. Not unlike other Buffy story line, season 11 carries a heavy and very important message which was unfortunately very real to what was occurring in America at the time, with supernatural beings subject to racist hate crimes and being rounded up into internment camps. All in all it was very similar to the storyline CBS’s Supergirl did in one of their seasons and an important topic to cover.
Some great artwork once again by Rebekah Isaacs although once again I'm not too keen on Megan Levens pencils as her characters are a little off.
With everyone seemingly settling into the changes of the new magic world the next big bad apocalypse can’t be far away. This big bad comes in the form of a tsunami and an enormous dragon wreaking havoc and destruction across San Fransisco. With knowledge of supernatural creatures rising as fast as the creatures themselves and these events causing anger, the government finally steps up to take action. Now amidst a riot between supernatural and humans, Buffy and the scoobies must choose a side and fight for what is right. As always there's more to this situation than first meets the eye.
Season 11 moves at a very fast pace, perhaps a little too fast in comparison to earlier seasons as it does feel a little rushed. Not unlike other Buffy story line, season 11 carries a heavy and very important message which was unfortunately very real to what was occurring in America at the time, with supernatural beings subject to racist hate crimes and being rounded up into internment camps. All in all it was very similar to the storyline CBS’s Supergirl did in one of their seasons and an important topic to cover.
Some great artwork once again by Rebekah Isaacs although once again I'm not too keen on Megan Levens pencils as her characters are a little off.
June 28, 2025
Impressive (and short) new season in the classic Buffyverse...
Magic is settling down. Things are falling into familiar patterns...and then...
a chinese tsunami dragon comes along and wipes out thousands of people in San Fran. Realizing just how dangerous the supernatural is, America reactivates internment camps to keep track of all the magic influenced/infused/affected.
From there it only gets worse. Internment camps lead to power draining. Power draining leads to division from within. Buffy (and company) take a stand from within and try and protect their friends and the innocent.
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Bonus: Twelve issues isn't very long. This get pushed along quite fast.
Bonus Bonus: Megapowered Slayers are serious ass kickers
Bonus x3: The Adam project only....worse?
Magic is settling down. Things are falling into familiar patterns...and then...
a chinese tsunami dragon comes along and wipes out thousands of people in San Fran. Realizing just how dangerous the supernatural is, America reactivates internment camps to keep track of all the magic influenced/infused/affected.
From there it only gets worse. Internment camps lead to power draining. Power draining leads to division from within. Buffy (and company) take a stand from within and try and protect their friends and the innocent.
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Bonus: Twelve issues isn't very long. This get pushed along quite fast.
Bonus Bonus: Megapowered Slayers are serious ass kickers
Bonus x3: The Adam project only....worse?
October 7, 2020
This story feels like Buffy should.
It continues the story nicely and has all the elements that makes Buffy timeless.
I legitimately got excited a few times such as when she confronts the bully in the park and when the "ninja" shows up.
It is available on E-Readers for less than $15. I got mine off Amazon. Just wish they would do seasons 8-10. The prices have gone sky high on them.
It continues the story nicely and has all the elements that makes Buffy timeless.
I legitimately got excited a few times such as when she confronts the bully in the park and when the "ninja" shows up.
It is available on E-Readers for less than $15. I got mine off Amazon. Just wish they would do seasons 8-10. The prices have gone sky high on them.
May 24, 2020
A bit of a light season compared with previous ones, but it means the plot is tight. The themes aren't exactly subtle but maybe these aren't subtle times.
July 25, 2020
The happy ending I've wanted since the end of the show!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 1, 2024
The show ended at season 7, so for us getting to season 11, I had higher expectations. Faith making an appearance was a highlight.
August 19, 2024
SF adventures!
January 19, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
March 17, 2025
Almost done with season 6 and while I will defend thay season because musical episode and depression, I really needed some happy spuffy content.
May 4, 2025
Not bad. Sometimes it feels too easy. Like, of course Buffy and the Scoobies will win. Because of course they do. I kind of hoped there'd be more dragon. Oh well.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
January 26, 2020
When I first read season 11 in single issues I wasn’t overly fond how unsubtle the messages were. However reading it in one made me appreciate how apt that was to how Buffy has always been. Running with the very real horror of President 45’s administration’s locking/ splitting up families the series presents the idea that the world would fear/ hate any one with magic/ super human abilities. It’s an interesting premise that works very well within the Buffy mythos. Christos Gage continues to show an understanding of the Buffy world with dialogue and character interactions feeling like they were written for the show. Rebekah Issacs continues to get the actors likenesses just right without them looking like drawings of pictures. All in all it’s a solid read.
January 29, 2020
This was a really good story arc. It is relevant and draws on real life issues. The best Buffy season in a long time.
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