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Buffy the Vampire Slayer #14 is the fourteenth issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic book series. Written by Jordie Bellaire and illustrated by Julian Lopez, it will be published on May 20, 2020 by Boom! Studios.
Synopsis[]
Kendra The Vampire Slayer — and the all-new Scooby gang — must defend Sunnydale from the aftershocks of the Hellmouth and a new threat that feels very familiar! But can they fill the void left behind by Buffy?[1]
Continuity[]
- Buffy reflects on having lost her best friend, having last seen her in Hellmouth, Part Five.
- Buffy discuss with Robin about the time she was away in the Hellmouth (Hellmouth, Part One–Part Five), which lasted much less than the time on Sunnydale (issues #9 to #12).
- Robin mentions knowing Buffy could "slay" a track, as he praised her running abilities in Welcome Back to the Hellmouth, Part Two.
- Giles talks with Kendra about the Watchers Council not allowing to be with her family like Buffy is, as seen in issue #13.
- Giles talks with Jenny about the Hellmouth having "tested" her, as he had acted short-tempered with her under Hellmother's control in issue #8.
- Jenny argues about Giles' role dealing with Slayers, as she had previously commented with him in issue #6.
- Buffy and Robin kiss for the first time. They had a date in Welcome Back to the Hellmouth, Part Four, but Buffy was too nervous to allow Robin to make a move at the time (issue #5).
- Willow returns to Sunnydale after leaving town in You Don't Have to Go Home.
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Anyanka (Only mentioned)
- Ben
- Jennifer Calendar
- Camazotz (Only mentioned)
- Rupert Giles
- Alexander Harris (Only in visions)
- Josh
- Lindsey
- Madison
- Rose Martinez
- Nathan
- Phillip
- Willow Rosenberg
- Scott
- Buffy Summers
- Joyce Summers
- Swanson
- Terry
- Mr. Wood (Only mentioned)
- Robin Wood
- Kendra Young
Organizations and titles[]
- Slayer
- Watcher
- Watchers Council (Only mentioned)
- Witch
Species[]
Locations[]
- Jamaica (Only mentioned)
- Sunnydale, USA
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- Serena Malyon's "Chosen One" variant cover introduces an unidentified Slayer active in Rome in the year 600.
- The recap introduction, written from the perspective of Anyanka, establishes her magic shop's name as the Magic Box.
- The back of the issue features a quote by Buffy Summers in the episode "The Gift."
Distribution[]
- Originally scheduled for April 1st, the distribution of single issues was halted for this month to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer #14 was ranked the 30th best selling comic issue in its published month, as projected for May 2020 at comic specialty stores.[3]
Collections[]
Gallery[]
Covers[]
Main cover
Multiverse variant
"Ring of Fire" variant
Incentive variant
Unlocked "Chosen One"
Cover artwork[]
David López
Afua Richardson
Serena Malyon
References[]
- ↑ "Comics On-Sale in April 2020 and Beyond". Boom! Studios, January 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Steve Geppi Addresses Coronavirus' Effect on Distribution". Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. Retrieved on March 29, 2020.
- ↑ "May 2020 Comics Sales to Comics Shops". Comichron. Retrieved on October 3, 2020.