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Willow is a miniseries of spin-off from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic book series. Written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Natacha Bustos, the five issues were originally published from July to November 2020 by Boom! Studios.
Contents
Premise[edit | edit source]
After everything — and everyone — she lost to the Hellmouth, Willow is leaving Sunnydale on a world-spanning road trip in search of her true self. She stumbles on a community of people like her: lost witches looking for answers… but there's a darkness at the heart of it, one that reminds Willow of something she’s felt before, something that she fears inside herself.
Now, truly alone for the first time in her life, Willow must rely only on her instincts — and her magic — to save herself from a threat Buffy never prepared her to face… or the rest of the world will pay the price.[1]
Continuity[edit | edit source]
- The events of this series take place after Willow tells Buffy she's leaving Sunnydale, in Hellmouth, Part Five, and before her return in Buffy the Vampire Slayer #14.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Aelara (5/5)
- Willow Rosenberg (5/5)
- Alexander Harris (Only in visions) (4/5)
Publications[edit | edit source]
The series includes 5 issues, collected in a trade paperback.
Issues[edit | edit source]
| Cover | Title | Issue | Release date |
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You Don't Have to Go Home | 1 | July 8, 2020 |
| After everything — and everyone — she lost to the Hellmouth, Willow is leaving Sunnydale on a world-spanning road trip in search of her true self. She stumbles on a community of people like her: lost witches looking for answers… but there's a darkness at the heart of it, one that reminds Willow of something she’s felt before, something that she fears inside herself. | |||
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Belong | 2 | August 12, 2020 |
| After the events of Hellmouth, Willow has set out on a world trip to find herself, and maybe some answers about her powers along the way. Now, in the magical-and we mean that literally-town of Abhainn, Willow seems to have found a home. Afterall, they tell her, the outside world is dangerous. Afterall, isn't it easier just to stay in Abhainn? | |||
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The Best Bean | 3 | September 9, 2020 |
| Willow investigates the town of Abhainn and its magical residents. As she begins to learn magic from other witches, it only proves how perfect the town is. So perfect that no one seems to want to leave. No one ever wants to leave... | |||
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The Thread | 4 | October 14, 2020 |
| Willow had discovered something rotten at the heart of Abhainn — and now her newfound friends may become her enemies! To escape with her life, Willow will tap into powers she never knew she had to save herself — and her soul. | |||
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Stay | 5 | November 18, 2020 |
| The evil forces behind the town of Abhainn think they've figured out how to defeat Willow. But Willow's survived Sunnydale, the Hellmouth AND high school — so her new enemies are in for the fight of their lives! | |||
Collections[edit | edit source]
| Cover | Title | Issues | Release date |
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Willow | 1–5 | May 11, 2021 |
| After everything — and everyone — she lost to the Hellmouth, Willow is leaving Sunnydale behind for a new school that promises "to help you prioritize your true self." But Willow soon learns that all is not as it seems, and if your true self isn't what the school thinks it should be... well, don't worry, they'll help you get there. By any means necessary. Now, truly alone for the first time in her life, Willow must rely only on her instincts — and her magic — to save herself from a different kind of threat than Buffy ever prepared her to face! | |||
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
- The superscript dot "moon" in the logo changes phases from each issue's cover, beginning at a waxing crescent moon, going to a full moon, then a waning crescent moon.
