this would probably be great if you don't have the comic collection (comic collections) but otherwise it just duplicates what you have, (it promises one new story but didn't delever. I do love the buffy comics though, as i do all things Buffy (i am a Buffanatic) and others might not buy into my obsession. If you're not obsessed but are interested this would be a good intro. ( )

Kearsten says: This was a lot of rehashing from the series and movie, though a bit extra. Merely so-so. And, Dawn? Seriously? Couldn't stand her when she was introduced, never warmed to her and completely disgusted to discover her plugged into the past. Barf. ( )

A graphic novel collection of Year One stories based on the television series.

I'm always a little leery of anything that explores one of my interests in some other media than that in which it was originally created, but I was pretty curious about the Buffy comics. I found this in a small-town library and figured I'd give it a go. I'm glad, (and, truth be told, a little surprised), to say that I quite enjoyed it. It took me a little while to sink into the whole Buffy-as-comic-book thing, but once I was there I got a big kick out of it. The pacing's good, particularly in the final stories, and the paneling is used to great effect. I got something out of almost every story.

Recommended for Buffy fans. These stories all take place before the start of the show, too, so people with a mild interest in it might also enjoy this. ( )

The collection of comics was great! It's a great way to revisit the original movie with Kristy Swanson --- with a slightly different twist --- and to get some background story on Buffy's pre-Sunnydale life. Fans of the show and the movie will love the omnibus! ( )

This was a lot of rehashing from the series and movie, though a bit extra. Merely so-so. And, Dawn? Seriously? Couldn't stand her when she was introduced, never warmed to her and completely disgusted to discover her plugged into the past. Barf. ( )