With three gipping tales, Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Ones #1 (BOOM! Studios) delivers a strong dose of humor and an exciting number of action. Based on Joss Whedon’s groundbreaking series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, the pop culture phenomenon explores its own legacy.
Buffy Summers is the “Chosen One” who must defend Sunnydale from vampires, demons and those regular monsters called high schoolers…but she wasn’t the first. Now, discover the first full appearances of the Slayers from past eras first seen on special variants covers to BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER in this landmark one-shot.
Here are 5 reasons why you should get Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Ones #1:
5) The Incredible Women!
the first three pages without letters from my story in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE CHOSEN ONES one-shot coming out later this month from @boomstudios! many thanks as always to @ghgronen, @J9Schaefer, and Jonathan Manning pic.twitter.com/dV7xuRLfSk
— Celia Lowenthal (@celia_lowenthal) August 5, 2019
Jeanine Schaefer, Executive Editor of BOOM! Studios, describes the concept, ““Buffy might be the Slayer you know best, but she’s not the only incredible woman to be a Chosen One—and you’re getting the first appearance of three new Slayers in this issue, as well as the never-before-seen origins of the Sunnydale Hellmouth!”
4) The Mission!
Writer Maighread Scott speaks eloquently about how past cultures have ben forgotten and erased from history by invaders. Artist Ornella Savarrese captures the hatred of vicious men, who need to feel their own superiority. Letterer Jim Campbell captures Scott’s social commentary about racism in the final act.
3) The Eating of Men!
Writer/artist Celia Lowenthal delivers a coming-of-age tale of young girl, Silvia, thrust into adulthood. Lowenthal maintains a vibrant palette with orange and pink tones. Letterer Jim Campbell enhances the theme of adulthood as Sylvia cannot remain a child anymore after her first kill.
2) Behind the Mask!
Writer/artist Alexa Sharpe captures the beauty and elegance of a masquerade ball in 1800s Paris. What starts as a romantic chase quickly turns into a duel about sexual consent. Letterer Jim Campbell does a great job highlighting the banter between the two romantics.
1) A Stellar Read!
As each tale gets better and better, Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Ones #1 examines the meaning behind female empowerment and inner strength. I hope there are more slayers to explore for another anthology.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Chosen Ones #1 arrives in stores August 28th, 2019.