Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 Volume 4: Welcome to the Team Paperback – October 22, 2013

The Good: Xander makes you care about Dawn. That's what we remaining skeptical fans have needed since the moment Dawn appeared in the series. A reason to care about her. She's grown up some, but she's still, at heart, the annoying little sister we all wish had never been introduced. Her relationship with Xander is the only thing that makes her likable, but at least we have that now. Xander is still full of his flaws, the one character that never evolves past his episode, always reverting back to default mode come the next. This graphic novel stays true to that, as annoying as it may be. We see him once again contemplating questionable things based on emotion over logic.The Bad: The artwork is getting laughable. I mean, look at that cover. Clearly Buffy. Clearly Xander in black and white at the bottom. Obviously the artists have a grasp on what the characters are supposed to look like. Then on the inside we get rushed cartoony nonsense that barely resemble the characters. I couldn't identify Buffy in more than a few panels. Xander is slightly better, but the eye patch is a pretty big tip off.

Buffy is still trying to find her place in the world, now that she is no longer the general in a war against evil. She tries her hand as a body guard in Kennedy's company. It's one part silly,one part angst. 100% the usual Buffy fun. I can't say anything else that won't spoil it for you.

seriously the writers and illustrators have made it so you feel like you are watching Buffy on tv again while you are reading through the pages...all 4 volumes so far that i have read, make me feel like Buffy and the gang have gone back to their roots...can't get enough of this Season 9...hoping that Spike will return 'cause have to say i am still wanting to see Buffy and Spike together romantically...i collect these graphic novels of Buffy so i hope the volumes & seasons keep going...Long Live Buffy! <3

I'm so grateful for these comics! You can really hear the character's voices as you read these. They definitely stay trueto the heart of the Scoobies, but also show how they are changing as they grow up. The Buffy shaped hole that was left in my heart after the show was cancelled has been filled.

The storyline has improved, but still missing something out. The artwork inside is good, but it really isn't as good as it is on Angel & Faith (sorry B, but it is true). Let's hope that after the reviews they are getting, including mine, they realize that the main series needs a better attention. Thank you

Christmas gift for my niece. Got her 3 books and she loved them. Happy to make her happy plus great price.

These comics make me happy in that they seem true to the direction of the TV show. The characters all ring true to me.

It's almost like she never left. OK, maybe it's a little kookier, but still a great show, now comic book. Recommend you start with Season 8 though; you know, after you've watched the series.

More Buffy and company adventures. The usual surprising (is that possible? ;-)) turns of events. Magical Buffy in a de-magicked world gives rise to remarkable effects and original adventures.For those who have read and enjoyed the TV series and the previous comics. Actually I think the comics are better; after all one can do more on paper.

Another excellent Buffy the vampire slayer story. A Tv show that finished before its time. another winner for dark horse comic

AS USUAL I WAS TOTALLY GRIPPED BY THE BOOK AND READ IT WITHIN MINUTES, BUT CAN READ IT AGAIN AND AGAIN

Season 9 is great. Definitely gets back to the roots of the show but brings in all your favorite characters!

Good story