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|released = June 28, [[2000]]
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| released = June 28, 2000
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|pages = 22
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|series = ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic]]''
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| publisher = Dark Horse
  
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|previous = ''[[The Blood of Carthage, Part One]]''
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|next = ''[[The Blood of Carthage, Part Three]]''
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| writer =[[Christopher Golden]]
 
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|publisher = [[Dark Horse Comics]]
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| penciller =[[Cliff Richards]]<br />[[Chynna Clugston-Major]]
 
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| inker =[[Joe Pimentel]]
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|writer = [[Christopher Golden]]
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|penciller = [[Cliff Richards]],<br />[[Chynna Clugston]]
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| colorist =[[Guy Major]]
 
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|editor = [[Scott Allie]]
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|coverart = [[Jeff Matsuda]], [[Jon Sibal]], & [[Guy Major]]
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|inker = [[Joe Pimentel]]
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"'''The Blood of Carthage, Part Two'''" is the twenty-second issue of the "[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic]]" series. It was written by [[Christopher Golden]] and illustrated by [[Cliff Richards]] and [[Chynna Clugston-Major]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is the twenty-second issue of the ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic]]'' comic book series. It was written by [[Christopher Golden]] and illustrated by [[Cliff Richards]] and [[Chynna Clugston]].
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==Synopsis==
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The demons are gathering. Once more, [[Sunnydale]] is playing host to a congregation of the [[undead]], and it's up to [[Buffy Summers|Buffy]] and her [[Scooby Gang|gang]] to find out why and put a stop to it. This issue continues the ''Blood of Carthage'' story line, and brings Buffy one step closer to discovering the secrets of [[Vraka]], [[Xerxes the Blind]], and the rest of the [[demon]] hordes. If she's lucky, she'll also get her term paper done!<ref>[https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/99-096/ "Buffy the Vampire Slayer #22"]. ''[[Dark Horse Comics]]''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.</ref>
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==Continuity==
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*This story takes place sometime after "[[A New Man]]", as [[Spike]] has already been living independently from the Scoobies with his [[Behavior-Modification Circuitry|chip]].
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*[[Willow Rosenberg|Willow]] mentions one of the reasons Buffy went to college was to prove her life is more than being a [[Slayer]], as she told [[Wesley Wyndam-Pryce|Wesley]] in "[[Choices]]".
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*Buffy tells her friends she haven't felt this lost since [[Angel]] left, in ''[[Double Cross]]''.
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*Willow contacts [[Lucy Hanover]], as she had first done in "[[Immortal]]".
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==Appearances==
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===Individuals===
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*[[Scipio Armilianus]] {{Om}}
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*[[Angel]] {{Om}}
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*[[Brad Caufield]] {{Om}}
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*[[Rupert Giles]]
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*[[Lucy Hanover]]
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*[[Jessica Harris]] <small>(Only voice in flashbacks)</small>
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*[[Xander Harris]]
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*[[Hiram]]
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*[[Jax]] <small>(Only deceased body)</small>
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*[[Anya Jenkins]]
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*[[Ky-Laag]] {{Om}}
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*[[Sheila Rosenberg]] {{Om}}
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*[[Willow Rosenberg]]
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*[[Spike]]
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*[[Buffy Summers]]
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*[[Tergazzi]]
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*[[Vraka]] {{Om}}
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*[[Xerxes the Blind]]
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*[[Twin vampires|Xiu]]
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===Organizations and titles===
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*[[Blood of Carthage]]
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*[[Scooby Gang]]
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*[[Slayer]]
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*[[Witch]]
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===Species===
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*[[Demon]]
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*[[Human]]
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*[[Spirit]]
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*[[Troll]]
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*[[Vampire]]
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===Events===
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*UC Sunnydale 14th Annual Charity Carnival
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===Locations===
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*[[Sunnydale]]
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**[[The Bronze]]
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**[[Harris residence]] {{FBO}}
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**Quarry
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**Quarryhouse
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**[[Rupert Giles's apartment]]
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**[[Sunnydale Cemetery]]
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**[[University of California, Sunnydale]]
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**[[Willy’s Place]] {{Om}}
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===Weapons and objects===
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*[[Gilesmobile]]
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*[[Stake]]
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==Death count==
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*Jax, killed by Xerxes the Blind (only mentioned).
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*Two unidentified vampires, staked by Buffy Summers.
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*An unidentified vampire, beheaded by Willow Rosenberg.
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==Behind the scenes==
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===Production===
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*The photo cover features a promotional picture taken for [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (season 4)|''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' season 4]].
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*Differently from other representations, at this point The Bronze is portrayed as the “Bronze Club”, with a consistent facade of two large statues since its first comic appearance in ''[[Wu-Tang Fang]]''.
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===Distribution===
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*''{{PAGENAME}}'' was the 99th best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 25,505 sales in June 2000 at comic specialty stores.<ref>[http://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicssales/2000/2000-06.html “June 2000 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops”]. ''Comichron''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.</ref>
   
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== Synopsis ==
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===Collections===
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*"[[The Blood of Carthage]]"
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Demons were gathering, as the group of undead grew in [[Sunnydale]]. [[Buffy Summers]] and her friends hoped to discover why and then stop such events. Buffy also got closer to working out the secrets of [[Vraka]], [[Xerxes the Blind]], and the remainder of the demon hordes. Unfortunately, she also had a term paper to write.
  
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*"[[Omnibus: Volume 5]]"
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*"[[Classic]] 31: The Blood of Carthage"
   
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===Pop culture references===
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== Behind the Scenes ==
  
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*Buffy alludes to the quote "Frailty, thy name is woman" from the play ''[[Wikipedia:Hamlet|Hamlet]]'' .
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=== Collections ===
  
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*A boy at the carnival carries a doll of fictional character [[Wikipedia:Chucky (character)|Chucky]].
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*''[[The Blood of Carthage]]''
  
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*Xander compares the Mad Jack to folklore figures [[Wikipedia:Bigfoot|Bigfoot]] and [[Wikipedia:Chupacabra|Chupacabra]].
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*''[[Omnibus: Volume 5]]''
  
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*Xander mentions the Mad Jack being mentioned in the ''[[Wikipedia:National Enquirer|National Enquirer]]'' tabloid.
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*Xander ate [[Wikipedia:Cheetos|Cheetos]] and [[Wikipedia:Doritos|Doritos]] snacks as a child.
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*Willow mentions Xander's childhood fantasy of the two being the Dynamic Duo, a term used in reference to fictional characters [[Wikipedia:Batman|Batman]] and [[Wikipedia:Robin (character)|Robin]].
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*Buffy jokes about the Scoobies being the [[Wikipedia:Super Friends|Super Friends]], in reference to the television series about the team of superheroes (1973–1985).
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*Willow compares hers and Xander's past relationship dynamics with fictional characters [[Wikipedia:Gilligan (Gilligan's Island)|Gilligan]] and [[Wikipedia:The Skipper|Skipper]].
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*Xander references the tale of ''[[Wikipedia:Goldilocks and the Three Bears|Goldilocks and the Three Bears]]''.
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*Buffy compares the Quarryhouse area to director [[Wikipedia:Tim Burton|Tim Burton]], mentioning as well the actor [[Wikipedia:Johnny Depp|Johnny Depp]], who often features on his films.
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*Buffy compares Xerxes' ability to climb walls with fictional superhero [[Wikipedia:Spider-Man|Spider-Man]].
   
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=== Creators ===
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==Gallery==
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===Cover artwork===
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*Based on the television show created by [[Joss Whedon]]
  
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==References==
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The Blood of Carthage, Part Two is the twenty-second issue of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic comic book series. It was written by Christopher Golden and illustrated by Cliff Richards and Chynna Clugston.

Synopsis

The demons are gathering. Once more, Sunnydale is playing host to a congregation of the undead, and it's up to Buffy and her gang to find out why and put a stop to it. This issue continues the Blood of Carthage story line, and brings Buffy one step closer to discovering the secrets of Vraka, Xerxes the Blind, and the rest of the demon hordes. If she's lucky, she'll also get her term paper done![1]

Continuity

  • This story takes place sometime after "A New Man", as Spike has already been living independently from the Scoobies with his chip.
  • Willow mentions one of the reasons Buffy went to college was to prove her life is more than being a Slayer, as she told Wesley in "Choices".
  • Buffy tells her friends she haven't felt this lost since Angel left, in Double Cross.
  • Willow contacts Lucy Hanover, as she had first done in "Immortal".

Appearances

Individuals

Organizations and titles

Species

Events

  • UC Sunnydale 14th Annual Charity Carnival

Locations

Weapons and objects

Death count

  • Jax, killed by Xerxes the Blind (only mentioned).
  • Two unidentified vampires, staked by Buffy Summers.
  • An unidentified vampire, beheaded by Willow Rosenberg.

Behind the scenes

Production

  • The photo cover features a promotional picture taken for Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4.
  • Differently from other representations, at this point The Bronze is portrayed as the “Bronze Club”, with a consistent facade of two large statues since its first comic appearance in Wu-Tang Fang.

Distribution

  • The Blood of Carthage, Part Two was the 99th best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 25,505 sales in June 2000 at comic specialty stores.[2]

Collections

Pop culture references

  • Buffy alludes to the quote "Frailty, thy name is woman" from the play Hamlet .
  • A boy at the carnival carries a doll of fictional character Chucky.
  • Xander compares the Mad Jack to folklore figures Bigfoot and Chupacabra.
  • Xander mentions the Mad Jack being mentioned in the National Enquirer tabloid.
  • Xander ate Cheetos and Doritos snacks as a child.
  • Willow mentions Xander's childhood fantasy of the two being the Dynamic Duo, a term used in reference to fictional characters Batman and Robin.
  • Buffy jokes about the Scoobies being the Super Friends, in reference to the television series about the team of superheroes (1973–1985).
  • Willow compares hers and Xander's past relationship dynamics with fictional characters Gilligan and Skipper.
  • Xander references the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
  • Buffy compares the Quarryhouse area to director Tim Burton, mentioning as well the actor Johnny Depp, who often features on his films.
  • Buffy compares Xerxes' ability to climb walls with fictional superhero Spider-Man.

Gallery

Cover artwork

References

  1. ↑ "Buffy the Vampire Slayer #22". Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  2. ↑ “June 2000 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops”. Comichron. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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