In Time of Crisis is the second issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eleven comic book series. Joss Whedon is the executive producer.
Synopsis
Following the magic-related disaster in San Francisco, Buffy and her friends are trying to help put the city back together, while their own lives are also still in chaos. When the government begins introducing some special rules and regulations for folks with magical connections, Buffy may have to face being divided from the people for whom she cares the most.[1]
Continuity
- Jordan mentions Buffy's time at Deepscan, as shown in Guarded.
- Andrew mentions having friends in Italy "from 'new slayer outreach' days," as shown in "The Girl in Question".
- Lake's hostility towards Willow indicates their fight in Own It, Part Three was final to their relationship.
Appearances
Individuals
- Buffy Summers
- Willow Rosenberg
- Xander Harris
- Dawn Summers
- Rupert Giles
- Spike
- Andrew Wells
- Lake Stevens
- Ophelia Reyes
- Jordan
- President Malloy
- Joanna Wise
- Calliope Strachan
- Linda Martin
- Chuck
- Billy
- Kennedy (Only mentioned)
- Vicki (Only mentioned)
Organization and Titles
- Scooby Gang
- United States Department of the Supernatural
- Deepscan (Only mentioned)
Species
Locations
- Italy (Only mentioned)
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories
- Ohio (Only mentioned)
- New Orleans (Only mentioned)
- San Francisco
- Xander and Spike's apartment
- Rupert Giles's apartment
- Candlestick R.V. Camp
- Calliope Strachan and Linda Martins's apartment
Weapons and Objects
Death Count
- none
Behind the Scenes
Trivia
- The variant cover features a "deleted scene" from the issue, written by Christos Gage and art by Rebekah Isaacs.
- Despite being marked as Buffy, Willow, and Dawn's apartment, the last scene takes place at Xander and Spike's.
- Due to the political tone of this issue and its publication date proximity to the 2016 American presidential elections, Christos Gage wrote: "Proofed Buffy Season 11 #2 and man, are people gonna think this season's a response to the election, LOL. But I finished #6 before 11/8"[2].
Collections
- The Spread of Their Evil...
Pop Culture References
- Xander compares Andrew's goodbye to the movie Casablanca (1942).
- Chuck complains about F.E.M.A. camps.
Gallery
Cover Artwork
Cover A by Steve Morris
Cover B by Rebekah Isaacs
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