Buffy : Season 9

1. Bamph: First of all. Loved Angel & Faith #1. Very strong start to season 9.

My first question is in regards to Buffy. There are going to be several new characters and I want to see if we’ve got them straight so far. There’s El Draco who is a new demon character. Then there is Severin who is this new human guy who slays vampires in a new unique way. Finally there is this new gay male character who will be introduced by Jane Espenson and Drew Greenberg later in the season. So my question is, has the guy with shades from Buffy #40 been talked about yet in any of the info out there on the new season or is he still a mystery character and can we assume that he will be appearing in Buffy and not Angel & Faith?

Scott: Is El Draco the guy in the green scene in #1? He is a demon. Yes re: Severin. Yes, Jane and Drew’s story will come later, and yes, we will be getting into the guy teased in Season 8 #40. But there are a lot of other characters coming too.

2. Veiriti: Hi Mr. Allie, As a huge Spike fan I’m eager to know more of his role in S9. Is there any reason we, the Spike fans should be excited and proud of our favorite character? And as much as I love Spike and Buffy together I don’t want Spike to turns into her shadow (or a lap dog). Will he have his own story arc and/or his own mini series? Will he interact with other characters instead with Buffy? Will he meet his Bug’s crew again? Can you tell us if you had any interesting or funny scenes for Spike? Thank you!

p.s. I loved the first issue of Angel&Faith! The artwork is FANTASTIC. Rebekah Issacs is very talented artist. Reading the issue is just like I’m watching a real tv show! I would love to see a crossover with Spike and Angel drawn by Rebekah Issacs. (it’s not a question, just a fan wish!)

Scott: Spike is going to be central to the Buffy title. He’s got good things coming up, great scenes, interactions with the other key characters, including some of the new guys—he takes on a bit of a role with local law enforcement—and so hopefully all that will make Spike fans happy. There was talk about giving him his own title, but we felt it was more important to keep him in this one. That’ll probably piss off more of you than it pleases, but there you go.

3. Stoney: Hi

I’m really looking forward to seeing some real character progression in S9, particularly with Buffy and Spike, but my question is actually about Xander, one of the often quieter characters:

Will Xander get to address his feelings/reactions about Angel and Giles?

Scott: In short, maybe. No promises, but there is a lot of aftermath from the end of Season 8. But the Buffy title is moving forward more swiftly than the Angel & Faith title is.

4. zamolxis: Hello,

I haven’t managed to read the issue (I will in about 2 weeks) but, similar to Stoney’s above question, I’m curious to know if Buffy will get to address her feelings about Angel being Twilight and killing Giles.

Scott: Buffy’s mostly dealing with the question of where she is right now, and what she’s going to do next with her life. She’s reeling from what happened, but she’s focused on the future.

5. Morphia: Hi Scott

Thanks very much for doing this Q&A. I’ve just read the issue. Lots of interesting stuff in it. I like the San Francisco setting and all the hints of trouble to come and the last page was very funny. I have several questions I want to ask but since we’re only allowed one at a time, I’ll start with the one that’s most pressing to me.

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