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+ | |coverA = Tales of the Slayers.jpg |
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+ | |released = February 20, [[2002]] |
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+ | |pages = 96 |
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| + | |writer = [[Joss Whedon]],<br />[[Amber Benson]],<br />[[Jane Espenson]],<br />[[David Fury]],<br />[[Rebecca Rand Kirshner|Rebecca Sinclair]],<br />[[Doug Petrie]],<br /> |
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| + | |penciller = [[Leinil Francis Yu]],<br />[[Tim Sale]],<br />[[Ted Naifeh]],<br />[[P. Craig Russel]],<br />[[Steve Lieber]],<br />[[Mira Friedmann]],<br />[[Gene Colan]],<br />[[Karl Moline]],<br /> |
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+ | |editor = [[Scott Allie]] |
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| + | |inker = [[Dexter Vines]],<br />[[Tim Sale]],<br />[[Ted Naifeh]],<br />[[P. Craig Russel]],<br />[[Steve Lieber]],<br />[[Mira Friedmann]],<br />[[Andy Owens]] |
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| + | |colorist = [[Dave Stewart]],<br />[[Lee Loughridge]],<br />[[Lovern Kindzierski]],<br />[[Matthew Hollingsworth]],<br />[[Mira Friedmann]] |
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| + | |letterer = [[Michelle Madsen]],<br />[[Richard Starkins]] & [[Comicraft]],<br />[[Galen Showman]],<br />[[Jason Hvam]] |
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+ | “'''{{PAGENAME}}'''” is an original graphic novel anthology of the ''[[Tales]]'' comic book meta-series. |
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+ | ==Synopsis== |
| + | [[Buffy Summers|Buffy]] the [[Vampire]] [[Slayer]] is the latest in a long tradition of young women who’ve been trained to give their lives in the war against vampires. We’ve gotten glimpses of these other women over the years on T.V., in comics, and in books. Now for the first time, the writers from the television series, including the show’s creator, [[Joss Whedon]], and one of its stars, [[Amber Benson|Amber “Tara” Benson]], present the tales of these girls, with the help of comics’ greatest artists. [[Gene Colan]], co-creator of Marvel’s ''Blade'' and ''Tomb of Dracula'', returns to [[Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse]] for the story of a young girl in 1970s New York, battling vampires. [[Tim Sale]], artist of recent epics ''Batman: The Long Halloween'' and ''Superman for All Seasons'' teams with Joss Whedon for a grim tale of a medieval slayer. American comics legend [[P. Craig Russell]] (''Dr. Strange'', ''The Ring of the Nibelung'') and international rising star [[Mira Friedmann]] (''Actus Tragicus'') also join the stellar lineup.<ref>[https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/11-001/ “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers TPB”]. ''[[Dark Horse Comics]]''. Retrieved December 14, 2017.</ref> |
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| − | The graphic novel is an anthology of short stories focussing on different [[Slayers]] through time. More information such as synopsis, continuity, appearances, behind the scenes, and quotes can be found on the individual pages for the separate stories: |
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| + | ==Stories== |
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+ | *''[[Prologue]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Righteous]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Innocent]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Presumption]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Glittering World]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Sonnenblume]]'' |
| + | *''[[Nikki Goes Down!]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Tales (story)|Tales]]'' |
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| + | ==Appearances== |
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| + | *[[Anni]] |
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| + | *[[Tó Bájíshchíní]] |
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| + | *[[Le Banc]] |
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| + | *[[Catherine (Presumption)|Catherine]] |
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| + | *[[Claudine]] |
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| + | *[[Melaka Fray]] |
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| + | *[[Gates (demon)|Gates]] |
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| + | *[[Sarah Green]] |
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| + | *[[Jean]] |
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| + | *[[Saint Just]] |
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| + | *[[Li]] |
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| + | *[[Yuki Makimura]] {{OV}} |
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| + | *"[[Naayéé'neizgháni]]" |
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| + | *[[Sineya]] |
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| + | *[[Karl Sonnenblume]] |
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| + | *[[Buffy Summers]] {{OV}} |
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| + | *[[Elizabeth Weston]] |
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| + | *[[Richard Wilkins]] |
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| + | *[[Nikki Wood]] |
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| + | *[[Anni's Watcher]] |
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| + | *[[Righteous Slayer|Unidentified Slayer]] |
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| + | *[[Unidentified aristocrat]] |
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==Behind the Scenes== |
==Behind the Scenes== |
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+ | ===Production=== |
| + | *"{{PAGENAME}}" features the first ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics| comic]] story both written and illustrated by women: ''Sonnenblume'', by [[Rebecca Rand Kirshner|Rebecca Sinclair]] and [[Mira Friedmann]]. This combination would only repeat again 14 years later in the miniseries “[[Buffy: The High School Years]]”. |
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| − | *The stories in this graphic novel first mention the [[Shadow Men]], who will finally appear in "[[Get It Done]]" and introduce the character of [[Gates (demon)|Gates]] who will later return in "[[Time of Your Life, Part Two]]". |
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| + | *''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic]]'' character Yuki Makimura has an appearance in this comic’s story ''Tales'', elevating this Slayer to a [[canon]] status. |
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| + | *Sineya has her first and so far only appearance in a story that doesn’t feature her as a [[spirit]] guide, but taking place while she was alive. |
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| + | *This graphic novel first mentions the [[Shadow Men]] (''Prologue''), who would then appear in the episode "[[Get It Done]]". |
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| + | *Although unnamed, it also introduces the character Gates, who will later return in comic issue ''[[Time of Your Life, Part Two]]''. |
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| + | *The first and last lines of the book mirror each other: Sineya quotes “I am alone” (''Prologue''), and Melaka concludes “I am not alone” (''Tales''). |
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| + | ===International Titles=== |
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| + | *'''Italian:''' "I Racconti delle Cacciatrici" (The Tales of the Slayers) |
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| + | *'''Spanish (Spain):''' "Historias de Cazadoras" (Tales of Slayers) |
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===Collections=== |
===Collections=== |
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+ | *"[[Tales (HC)|Tales]]" |
| + | *"[[Omnibus: Tales]]" |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:25, 9 November 2019
- ↳ Note: This article is about the graphic novel. For the prose series, see Tales of the Slayer.
“Tales of the Slayers” is an original graphic novel anthology of the Tales comic book meta-series.
Synopsis
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the latest in a long tradition of young women who’ve been trained to give their lives in the war against vampires. We’ve gotten glimpses of these other women over the years on T.V., in comics, and in books. Now for the first time, the writers from the television series, including the show’s creator, Joss Whedon, and one of its stars, Amber “Tara” Benson, present the tales of these girls, with the help of comics’ greatest artists. Gene Colan, co-creator of Marvel’s Blade and Tomb of Dracula, returns to Dark Horse for the story of a young girl in 1970s New York, battling vampires. Tim Sale, artist of recent epics Batman: The Long Halloween and Superman for All Seasons teams with Joss Whedon for a grim tale of a medieval slayer. American comics legend P. Craig Russell (Dr. Strange, The Ring of the Nibelung) and international rising star Mira Friedmann (Actus Tragicus) also join the stellar lineup.[1]
Stories
Appearances
- Anni
- Tó Bájíshchíní
- Le Banc
- Catherine
- Claudine
- Melaka Fray
- Gates
- Sarah Green
- Jean
- Saint Just
- Li
- Yuki Makimura (Only in visions)
- "Naayéé'neizgháni"
- "Padre"
- Sineya
- Karl Sonnenblume
- Buffy Summers (Only in visions)
- Elizabeth Weston
- Richard Wilkins
- Nikki Wood
- Anni's Watcher
- Unidentified Slayer
- Unidentified aristocrat
Behind the Scenes
Production
- "Tales of the Slayers" features the first Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic story both written and illustrated by women: Sonnenblume, by Rebecca Sinclair and Mira Friedmann. This combination would only repeat again 14 years later in the miniseries “Buffy: The High School Years”.
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic character Yuki Makimura has an appearance in this comic’s story Tales, elevating this Slayer to a canon status.
- Sineya has her first and so far only appearance in a story that doesn’t feature her as a spirit guide, but taking place while she was alive.
- This graphic novel first mentions the Shadow Men (Prologue), who would then appear in the episode "Get It Done".
- Although unnamed, it also introduces the character Gates, who will later return in comic issue Time of Your Life, Part Two.
- The first and last lines of the book mirror each other: Sineya quotes “I am alone” (Prologue), and Melaka concludes “I am not alone” (Tales).
International Titles
- Italian: "I Racconti delle Cacciatrici" (The Tales of the Slayers)
- Spanish (Spain): "Historias de Cazadoras" (Tales of Slayers)
Collections
- "Tales"
- "Omnibus: Tales"
References
- ↑ “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers TPB”. Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved December 14, 2017.