Harmonic Divergence

"Harmonic Divergence" 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 December 31, 2008.

Plot
Jane Espenson returns to Buffy to kick off a new story arc whrein a new world is introduced -- one in which vampires are in and Slayers are out. Cue Harmony, the bubblegum cheerleader from Sunnydale High whose ambitions include blood sucking and stardom.

Writing and artwork
Jane Espenson wrote the issue and Andy Owens 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.