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Bad Blood, Part Nine: Old Friend is the nineteenth issue of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic comic book series. Written by Andi Watson and illustrated by Cliff Richards, it was originally published on March 22, 2000, by Dark Horse Comics.
Synopsis[]
For months now, Buffy and the gang have been dealing with superpowered vampires and slayer doppelgangers. Selke's finally coming out of hiding, but Buffy's not quite up to speed to deal with her. A massive conclusion to the nine-part "Bad Blood" story![1]
Summary[]
- This article needs a plot summary.
Continuity[]
- Buffy returns to her friends after having been in the sewers since Your Cheatin' Heart.
- Buffy says she "almost never dies" and she "always come back," a reference to her death and resurrection in "Prophecy Girl."
- Buffy finally defeats Selke, who had her first encounter with the Slayer in Halloween and has been seeking vengeance against her since them.
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Angel
- Cordelia Chase
- Dark Slayer (second attempt)
- Dark Slayer (third attempt)
- Drusilla
- Flitter
- Rupert Giles
- Alexander Harris
- Daniel Osbourne
- Willow Rosenberg
- Selke
- Snyder
- Spike
- Buffy Summers
Organizations and titles[]
Species[]
Events[]
- Mardi Gras
Locations[]
- Sunnydale
- Benson's & Sons
- Sunnydale High School
Objects[]
Death count[]
- Two unidentified vampires, staked by Buffy Summers.
- Selke, staked by Buffy.
- The new bloods, automatically died with Selke.
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- The photo cover features a promotional picture taken for Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4.
Distribution[]
- Old Friend was the 82nd best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 26,596 sales in March 2000 at comic specialty stores.[2]
Collections[]
- Pale Reflections
- Omnibus, Volume 4
- Classic 23: Bad Blood
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer Legacy Edition, Book 2
Pop culture references[]
- Willow compares Dark Buffy with the creature from the novel "Frankenstein" (1818).
- A Mardi Gras spectator compares Selke with Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show (1992–2016).
International titles[]
- Italian: Vecchia Amica (Old Friend)
Gallery[]
Covers[]
Jeff Matsuda main cover
Original picture for photo cover
Cover artwork[]
Jeff Matsuda
Original picture
References[]
- ↑ "Buffy the Vampire Slayer #19." Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved on May 14, 2019.
- ↑ "March 2000 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops." Comichron. Retrieved on May 14, 2019.