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The subject of this article is non-canonical.
While created as part of licensed material, it has not been confirmed as part of the "real" Buffyverse continuity.

Afterimage is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer novel. It was written by Pierce Askegren and originally published on January 24, 2006 by Simon Spotlight Entertainment.

Synopsis

Sunnydale, California, hosts more than its fair share of action and horror. It's understandable, then, that news of the long-closed Sunnydale Drive-In's grand reopening with a scheduled night-long festival of classic action and horror movies is met with disinterest or disdain by Buffy, Willow, and Cordelia. Only Xander, who has been spending his afternoons on the drive-in's work crew, is eager to enjoy the rewards of his effort.

Buffy is too distracted to sit and take in a movie, anyway. A frightening encounter with a werewolf ends with its vanishing — not into the woods, but evaporating like a ghost before her eyes. Suspicious people in dated clothing and hairstyles are spotted throughout town but don't appear to be the usual vampires.

And most disturbing, a sleeping sickness begins to sweep over town, leaving those affected in a state of extreme drowsiness — or a coma.

It's no wonder no one notices the distinguished-looking gentleman of indeterminate age. His name is Balsamo. At least, that's what he's calling himself this century. But Xander simply knows him as "Boss" and has been promised a prime parking space for the upcoming evening's spectacle...

Continuity

The events of this story takes place after "What's My Line? Part Two" episode, when Cordelia and Xander begin their secret relationship, but before "Surprise" since Angel has not yet lost his soul.

Appearances

Individuals

Behind the scenes

Production

The cover features a promotional picture taken for Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 2.

Collections

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Volume 2

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