Secrets of the Slayer

The subject of this article is of alternative canonicity.
While created as part of licensed material, it is not part of the original Buffyverse, but its own developed story.

Secrets of the Slayer

Publication

July 28, 2021

Length

112 pages

Format

Trade paperback

Series

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2019) vol. 6

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Creative team

Publisher

Boom! Studios

Writer(s)

Jordie Bellaire
Jeremy Lambert

Penciller(s)

Ramon Bachs
Andrés Genolet

Secrets of the Slayer is the sixth volume of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer trade paperbacks, collecting issues twenty-one to twenty-two of the comic book series, as well as a one-shot. It was originally published on July 28, 2021, by Boom! Studios.

Synopsis[]

The shocking secrets of the Slayers are revealed as the truth behind Anya connects Buffy(s) — yes, plural — in ways no one expected and the true origin of the new Slayer named Faith is revealed.

WHAT ARE THE SECRETS OF THE SLAYERS?

Anya has been a key figure in Buffy's life ever since she arrived in Sunnydale, but there's more to the demon's mission and mysterious past than anyone knows! It starts with her secret connection to the Watcher's Council and... the first full appearance of the Slayer who came before Buffy??? And the truth behind Anya connects Buffy(s) — yes, plural — in ways no one ever saw coming... Plus! Learn the secret truth behind the Slayer known as Faith and where she came from... it's not what you think!

Acclaimed writer Jordie Bellaire & Jeremy Lambert team with artists Andrés Genolet & Ramon Bachs to reveal the shocking secrets you — and Buffy — never expected!^[1]

Stories[]

Behind the scenes[]

Production[]

The collection was first announced with the title Have Faith and the same cover art as The World Without Shrimp.
The cover artwork is the same as in Buffy the Vampire Slayer #22.

Distribution[]

Secrets of the Slayer was ranked the 112nd best selling graphic novel in its publishing month, with estimated 937 sales in June 2021 at comic specialty stores.^[2]