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Review – Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 9 #8 – Apart Of Me Part 1
By Jenny – March 30, 2012

Losing an arm can't be easy, finding out you're not human isn't any better, but Buffy pushes on

Script: Andrew Chambliss and Scott Allie
Pencils: Cliff Richards
Inks: Andy Owens
Colors: Michelle Madsen
Cover: Phil Noto
Alternate Cover: Georges Jeanty with Dexter Vines and Michelle Madsen
Created By: Joss Whedon
Published By: Dark Horse

It’s finally here, after what seemed like an eternity, we finally get answers! Buffy, after losing her arm and finding out she’s not human (?) is not having the best day. She’s pissed and she wants to know what the hell is going on. She and Spike go to Andrew and demand an explanation, there’s some pregnancy talk amongst other things but Andrew in a, “what’s the big deal” kind of way, is not giving Buffy what she needs. After a little prodding, he spills the beans and explains the entire thing! Buffy and Spike are confused, hurt and mostly just mad. There is a little bit of Spuffy action followed by a very angry Spike. We also check in with Xander and Dawn, who it seems like we really haven’t seen for an eternity and all does not seem well there. Finally, a nasty makes their return but as of now their intentions are unknown.

This issue wasn’t bad but it did feel like a couple really complex storylines were wrapped up quite easily. The pregnancy, the Buffy Bot, all taken care of, just like that! There was some mention of the Siphon and not wanting to get too spoilery, the nasty who returns (again) could be interesting especially because they didn’t do what would have been expected of them. Having Andrew in this issue provided some laughs, his goofiness and obliviousness are always great. The art was good and so was the dialog but ultimately it just felt like it was missing something. Obviously, it’s a must read for those of us who were dying at the end of the last issue but don’t expect too much, hopefully this new arc will get everything back on track!

Release Date: April 11th, 2012
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http://comicsgrinder.com/2012/03/31/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-season-9-8-review/

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 9 #8 Review by Henry Chamberlain

It’s nice to take things slow but it’s also awesome to gun it. Season 9 takes off with the new arc, “Apart (Of Me).” It seems like each page is full of plot development, and in a good way. There is even some sly reference made to Season 8. So much is going on. As you will recall from last ish, Buffy is having quite the identity crisis. Caught in the crossfire of the vampire wars, Buffy lost a limb! And sparks began to fly, as in robotic limb and, well, robotic being. This leaves Spike, her lover and her protector, with much to explain and so the two are off to find answers. They begin by blasting into the bedroom of a perfect Whedonesque man-child genius, Andrew. With all his action figures scattered about, his room more of a mess than usual, it is this bewildered dude who holds the key to Buffy’s future.

First thing’s first, Andrew offers Buffy a new arm, that is if she doesn’t mind another left arm since that’s all he’s got in stock at the moment. On to more tangibles, Andrew lets Buffy know why she’s not exactly Buffy. It was all an elaborate plan to help her! It’s complicated and well worth letting you find out the particulars. Let it be said that the script is crisp and sizzles with Andrew Chambliss and editor Scott Allie. And the art finds its feet with Cliff Richards (pencils), Andy Owens (inks) and Michelle Madsen (colors). We’re seeing here a more determined, energetic and downright righteous Buffy.

We appear to have more interesting give and take between the characters. And that has to do, to some degree, with the hightened action and he addition of Andrew. The tension between Buffy and Spike takes a new turn as Buffy becomes more vulnerable and more appreciative of Spike. Or is that the bot part of Buffy that is confusing things? Andrew appears regularly as spot on comedy relief. He tries to befriend, outwit, and even command Spike’s own coachroach A-Team. They aren’t having any of that. For the most part, they don’t even understand what he’s babbling about. It’s all nervy prattle to them but, to us Whedon fans, it’s all snarkalicious good fun.

What’s not so much fun, is back on the beat with Detective Dowling and his fight against the zompires. He’s dealing with one slain detective, Miranda Cheung, and its aftermath. And, suffice it to say, Buffy is going to go through quite a lot of changes in the next couple of issues. Everything is set in place. Get Issue 8 on April 11. And visit Dark Horse Comics for more info
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Henry Chamberlain adds on DH forum:
Season 9 is in a good place now. It seems like our characters have a new found purpose and the art is right where it should be.
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Ha, ha. The bugs taking a piss on Andrew, can't wait to read that.

Dark Horse changed the bloody variant cover with the sparkly one
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VisionGirl
VisionGirl
Interesting. I do kind of like this one better- it's more accurate anyway.
Is anybody else not seeing the preview shots of #9? Maybe it's just my computer. 🙁

I do love, love, love the regular cover. Very attractive picture of Buffy, I like the identical stances of Simone & Andrew, and all the computer screens in the background. I really don't think that's supposed to be Angel in the background (hairline is wrong), but it definitely does resemble him.

Again I'll say that I know some of you don't like the Robot storyline. Maybe it's just my love of Dollhouse, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, or all things robot LOL- but I find it really intriguing. I definitely think it's more interesting than the original BuffyBot.

However that reviewer's comments about things getting wrapped up too quickly in #9 makes me worried that the pregnancy is going to be swept under the rug. And I really don't want to see that happen.
 
A
Anca
worries too
Third advanced review for Buffy S9 # 8.
** The following review while careful not to reveal any actual spoilers from this issue, it does tease the reader with hints as well as spoilers from issues past. Please feel free to purchase issue eight on 04/11/2012 **

The quest to figure out why Buffy is a robot and where the "real" Buffy is begins. Buffy and Spike seek answers and find them rather quickly actually. Readers who were as confused as I was at how Buffy could have been "pregnant" and a robot will be pleased to have a reasonable explanation.

Spike and Buffy have another heartfelt moment that touches once more on the issues that I mentioned were coming to a head in the last issue. Meanwhile back at Dawn and Xander's place Detective Dowling comes a-knocking as the Zompire plot continues to brew.

Finally, given the ending of this issue, #9 promises to be very intense. I'm sitting on edge already. -N
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Moscow Watcher
Moscow Watcher
Thanks! Looks like writers up the ante with every issue.
Official word from Dark Horse:

The previously announced Drusilla mini-series has been delayed due to unavoidable scheduling issues. We will have an update on the series status in the near future. Dark Horse will be canceling all existing orders but will resolicit the series at the appropriate time. We do apologize, but can promise both fans and retailers that there will be more news on new mini-series featuring some of the other beloved characters from the Buffy and Angelverse soon.
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Dammit.
 
@VisionGirl I asked Bamfas's reviewer if the explanation felt OK to her and the reply was:

I'm trying not to rush to judgement too quickly. The resolve wasn't bad, it just seemed to finish up too fast! I have faith that they know what they're doing and I have really enjoyed each issue so far. The ending of this issue was very good and will hopefully bring a lot of interesting stuff in the next issues.

About Drusilla mini: Lets hope for the best, that one of the involved parties just got a bigger deal that couldn't be refused and the series is just delayed.
 
Anca said:
@VisionGirl
About Drusilla mini: Lets hope for the best, that one of the involved parties just got a bigger deal that couldn't be refused and the series is just delayed.
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I wonder if Joss was unhappy with the story and demanded a rewrite. From what I heard, the plot had nothing to do with Buffyverse characters. Maybe it's about including "other beloved characters" in the story.

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OTOH, it was announced a few days ago that Drusilla artist Tim Seeley would be doing a new monthly book for Image called Revival starting in July.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37910

Maybe it's about finding a new artist.
 
janas said:
What does this mean? you mean that JL created new characters?
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From the solicitation:
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/dark-horse-june-2012-solicitations.html

As Drusilla flees through the streets of London, her savagery is witnessed by a documentary filmmaker who becomes fixated on her. He wants to bring the story behind such a unique and mysterious specimen to the big screen!
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"A documentary filmmaker" is apparently a new character... unless he's Andrew in disguise. 🙂
 
janas
janas
ok :)
Moscow Watcher said:
From the solicitation:
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/dark-horse-june-2012-solicitations.html

Quote:
As Drusilla flees through the streets of London, her savagery is witnessed by a documentary filmmaker who becomes fixated on her. He wants to bring the story behind such a unique and mysterious specimen to the big screen!

"A documentary filmmaker" is apparently a new character... unless he's Andrew in disguise. 🙂
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I can see where this is headed. Dru and Harm get in a cat fight over ratings. That, or they become best friends and start a comedy series together.
 
VisionGirl
VisionGirl
Oh god, please no.
I uploaded the panels on my Photobucket account. They look differently colored than on my PC. It's weird, and I can't figure out what happens to them. Can you see them now?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/MoscowWatcher/Comics_s9/buffys9no8p1_coloring.jpg
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Moscow Watcher said:
I uploaded the panels on my Photobucket account. They look differently colored than on my PC. It's weird, and I can't figure out what happens to them. Can you see them now?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/MoscowWatcher/Comics_s9/buffys9no8p1_coloring.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/MoscowWatcher/Comics_s9/buffys9no8p2a.jpg
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Nope, how bizarre! I'll try it again at home, but that's what I checked the first time. I think it's just me, the PTB don't want me to see the preview pages for some reason lol.

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Alright, everyone can rest easy, I can see the preview pages on my phone. I know you were all on pins & needles for a second there!

And I have no idea what's going on in those preview pages. I'm guessing that we know Buffy's out of town with Spike, right? And Dowling has gone to Dawn & Xander for help (finally maybe we've got a storyline for them!). And that "Stardate" voice-over has got to be Andrew.
 
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[MENTION=10354]VisionGirl[/MENTION] - you're most likely right. DH is afraid to reveal something important, so they publish either the most cryptic or the least revealing pages. Or both. 🙂

I asked one of the reviewers a couple of questions. Here's his reply:


http://comicsgrinder.com/2012/03/31/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-season-9-8-review/#comment-454


May I ask a couple of questions? I read another review that states that certain “complex storylines” were wrapped (i.e. the the story about Buffy’s pregnancy is over). Do you have the same impression? And another question: is there anything in the issue that suggests that Andrew may be messing not only with Buffy’s body but with Buffy’s mind as well?

Henry Chamberlain
April 6, 2012 at 2:07 am

It’s safe to say that we’re most likely moving past a Buffy pregnancy. There’s nothing to really suggest that Andrew is trying to control Buffy’s mind but you never know.
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Miss Kitty
Miss Kitty
Thank you for sharing ! :)
July solicitations and covers

Source:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=38004


BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 9 #11

Andrew Chambliss (W), Georges Jeanty (P/Variant cover), Nathan Massengill (I), Dexter Vines (I), Michelle Madsen (C), and Phil Noto (Cover)
On sale July 11
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing
Buffy is trying something new"”not Slaying. WHAT?! Enter Kennedy. Slayer. Ex-girlfriend of magicless Willow. Bossy. She's joined a company that hires Slayers to act as bodyguards for high-profile clients, and Buffy is her most recent recruit. But Buffy is having a little trouble letting go of Slaying. Things that go bump in the night are kinda her forte. Luckily . . . her first client is having some woeful demon trouble that Buffy can't wait to sink her stake into.
"¢ Executive produced by Joss Whedon!
"¢ Buffy the bodyguard!
"¢ Kennedy returns!

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ANGEL & FAITH #12
Christos Gage (W), Rebekah Isaacs (A/Variant cover), Dan Jackson (C), and Steve Morris (Cover)
On sale July 25
FC, 32 pages
$2.99
Ongoing
Using remnants of magic, Angel, Faith, Willow, and Connor have entered the hell dimension where no one should"”or really, could"”dare go: Quor-Toth! Willow's quest to restore magic to Earth was her objective in attempting the impossible; Angel's objective was . . . something else. And Faith? She's along to make sure that everyone's feet stay on the ground, and out of anything they might regret.
"¢ Executive produced by Joss Whedon!
"¢ Follows the events of Buffy Season 8!
"¢ Willow joins the crew!

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OK...Kennedy. Ugh. Seriously, of all the people in the Buffyverse, why do they think that we have any desire to see Kennedy?! I wasn't quite as anti-Kennedy as others in season 7 (she was far less annoying to me than the other whiney Potentials), but her jealousy of Buffy bugged the crap out of me in Season 8. The only time I liked her was in her scenes with Satsu, I liked their chemistry. But speaking of that, I'd prefer to see more of the other Slayers than Kennedy, anybody but her. I do like the idea of Buffy's new job though.

Connor's back!! Did we think we'd get excited over Connor's return lol?! That cover is amazing and a trip to Quor-Toth sounds so cool. How are they going to get there I wonder? Angel, Faith, Willow, & Connor together again- its like season 4 all over again. 🙂
 
Just when you think the Buffy side of this season cannot get any worse, they make Buffy a bodyguard. It's just gimmick upon gimmick with this title. Ugh.

Angel and Faith has been the better book by miles, and from these solicitations that appears to continue throughout the Summer. I'm looking forward to seeing how Willow and Angel get to a stage where they are working with each other.
 
Anya2012
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I never thought I'd be so excited for anything Connor-related in my life. I hope he sticks around in some capacity.
 
Anya2012
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Actually, the idea of some of the Slayers starting to use their special abilities to make a little money makes quite a bit of sense, especially now that there is a small army of them, apparently idle, scattered around the world. And, if I was going to pick one to see the commercial value of a super powered team of bodyguards, Kennedy would be my first choice. Buffy working for her, though, that's kinda hard to handle.

Unless, of course, she's just learning the business so that she and Spike can start their own team. The "helping the helpless" market seems to be open at the moment. They could be the new "Moonlight Detective Agency."
 
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