Swell

"Swell" is an issue of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight series of comic books, a continuation from the television series of the same name. It is scheduled to be published on January 28, 2009.

Plot
Picking up where Harmonic Divergence began, vampires are now the hottest thing around. The Slayers are forced to take their fight underground to avoid bad press and the disdain of the general public.

When Kennedy is sent to Japan to evaluate Satsu’s efforts as team leader, they are taken by surprise by some creatures who want to destroy Buffy, while Twilight continues as the chief of forces arrayed against her.

Writing and artwork
Steven S. DeKnight wrote the issue and Georges Jeanty penciled it.

Canonical issues

 * See also: canon

This series has been described as 'canon' by both Whedon and various commentators. As the creator of Buffy, Joss Whedon's association with Buffyverse story is often linked to how canonical the various stories are. Since Whedon is writing this story, it will be seen as a continuation of the official continuity established by Buffy and Angel.

This may mean it contradicts information given in the previously released non-canonical Queen of the Slayers, and it could potentially contradict the upcoming novel Dark Congress.

Timing

 * Intended to be set after Buffy ' s seventh season and after Harmonic Divergence.