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Buffy Canon
The ''Buffyverse'' canon consists of materials that are thought to be genuine (or "official") and those events, characters, settings, etc., that are considered to have inarguable existence within the fictional universe established by the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The Buffyverse is expanded through other additional materials such as comics, novels, pilots, promos and video games which do not necessarily take place in exactly the same fictional continuity as the ''Buffy'' episodes and ''Angel'' episodes. ''Star Trek'', ''Star Wars'', ''Stargate'' and other prolific sci-fi and fantasy franchises have similarly gathered complex fictional continuities through hundreds of stories told in different formats. Definition Using the religious analogy of a canon of scripture (see Biblical canon), things that are not canon are considered "apocryphal." When a body of work is not specifically accepted or rejected by an authority, "canon" can be a fluid term that is interpr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canon (fiction)
The canon of a work of fiction is "the body of works taking place in a particular fictional universe, fictional world that are widely considered to be official or authoritative; [especially] those created by the original author or developer of the world". Canon is contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction and other derivative works. Canonicity When there are multiple "official" works or original media, what material is canonical can be unclear. This is resolved either by explicitly excluding certain media from the status of canon (as in the case of ''Star Trek'' and ''Star Wars''); by assigning different levels of canonicity to different media; by considering different but licensed media treatments official and equally canonical to the series timeline within their own Continuity (fiction), continuities' universe, but not across them; or not resolved at all. There is also no consensus regarding who has the authority to decide what is or isn't canonical, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel (1999 TV Series)
''Angel'' is an American Supernatural fiction, supernatural television series, a Spinoff (media), spinoff of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The series was created by ''Buffy''s creator, writer and director Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt. It aired on The WB from October 5, 1999, to May 19, 2004, consisting of five seasons and 110 episodes. Like ''Buffy'', it was produced by Whedon's production company, Mutant Enemy Productions, Mutant Enemy. The show details the ongoing trials of Angel (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Angel, a vampire whose human soul was restored to him by a Romani people, Romani curse as a punishment for the murder of one of their own. After more than a century of murder and the torture of innocents, Angel's restored soul torments him with guilt and remorse. Angel moves to Los Angeles, California, after it is clear that his doomed relationship with Buffy, the vampire slayer, cannot continue. During the majority of the show, he works as a private de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffyverse Comics
This is a List of ''Buffyverse'' comics including different categories of different types of publications. Categories ''Buffy'' comics These were published by Dark Horse, originally in comic format but then gathered into volumes of trade paperbacks. They were published from 1998 until 2004. A small number of ''Buffy'' comics have not been included in trade paperbacks. These include the comics: '' Giles'', '' Jonathan'', and '' Reunion''. Dark Horse, under the guidance of Joss Whedon, reinstated the series in 2007 as a canonical continuation of the series. ''Angel'' comics Dark Horse published two ''Angel'' comic series, the first of which was halted after 17 issues while the second lasted only four issues. Since June 2005, IDW have published a 17-issue limited series, a spin-off ongoing series as well as several miniseries and one shots with ''Angel'' characters. ''Tales of the Vampires'' This comprises an anthology of short stories written by Joss Whedon, Jane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffyverse Novels
''Buffyverse'' literature includes ''Buffy'' novels, ''Angel'' novels, ''Buffy/Angel'' novels, ''Tales of the Slayer'', and both official and unofficial guidebooks. Additionally, two magazine titles have been published by Titan Magazines in the United Kingdom for fans of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and its spin-off ''Angel''. ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine'' commenced publication in 1999. ''Angel Magazine'' had a limited run of 24 issues and was published between September 2003 and July 2005. ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine'' incorporated ''Angel Magazine'' from #76 (August 2005), and was renamed ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine incorporating Angel Magazine''. It went bi-monthly in 2006, and the final issue was #94 (June/July 2007). Novels History ''Buffy'' Season 1 These ''Buffyverse'' tales take place around ''Buffy'' Season 1 (from spring 1996 up until spring 1997). ''Buffy'' Season 2 These tales take place during ''Buffy'' Season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Expanded Universe
The term expanded universe, sometimes called an extended universe, is generally used to denote the "extension" of a media franchise (like a television program or a series of feature films) with other media, generally comics and original novels. This typically involves new stories for existing characters already developed within the franchise, but in some cases entirely new characters and complex mythology are developed. This is not necessarily the same as an adaptation, which is a retelling of the same story that may or may not adhere to the accepted canon. It is contrasted with a sequel that merely continues the previous narrative in a linear sequence. Nearly every media franchise with a committed fan base has some form of expanded universe. Examples Two prominent examples of media franchises with an expanded universe are ''Star Wars'' and ''Star Trek'', which both have a wide range of original novels, comics, video games, and other media that add to the mythology of their fic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales Of The Vampires
While many comic books based on the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' were published when the television show was on air they are not all considered canonical and often deal with characters who do not appear in the television series, most notably in the ''Tales of the Slayers'' and ''Tales of the Vampires'' mini-series. The first series of books were published by Dark Horse Comics between 1998 and 2004, originally in comic format but then gathered into volumes of trade paperbacks. A small number of Buffy comics have not been included in trade paperbacks, such as the books entitled "Giles", "Jonathan", and "Reunion". Following the television series finale, Dark Horse began releasing new books titled Season Eight, Nine, and Ten, and various spin-offs, which are written and/or supervised by creator Joss Whedon and officially recognized as canon to the show. In 2005, Dark Horse allowed the rights to produce the comics for Buffy's companion show ''Angel'' to lapse, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales Of The Slayers
While many comic books based on the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' were published when the television show was on air they are not all considered canonical and often deal with characters who do not appear in the television series, most notably in the ''Tales of the Slayers'' and ''Tales of the Vampires'' mini-series. The first series of books were published by Dark Horse Comics between 1998 and 2004, originally in comic format but then gathered into volumes of trade paperbacks. A small number of Buffy comics have not been included in trade paperbacks, such as the books entitled "Giles", "Jonathan", and "Reunion". Following the television series finale, Dark Horse began releasing new books titled Season Eight, Nine, and Ten, and various spin-offs, which are written and/or supervised by creator Joss Whedon and officially recognized as canon to the show. In 2005, Dark Horse allowed the rights to produce the comics for Buffy's companion show ''Angel'' to lapse, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fray (comic)
''Fray'' is an eight-issue comic book Limited series (comics), limited series, a futuristic spin-off of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. Written by ''Buffy'' creator Joss Whedon, the series follows a Slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Slayer named Melaka Fray, a chosen one in a time when Vampire (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), vampires (called "lurks") are returning to the slums of New York City, and the rich-poor divide is even greater. Volume one is drawn by Karl Moline (penciller, pencils) and Andy Owens (inker, inks). The series was published by Dark Horse Comics beginning in 2001, with delays between the first six and the final two issues caused by Whedon's TV commitments, and Moline's divided commitments illustrating ''Route 666 (comics), Route 666'' for CrossGen Comics. After the series' conclusion in August 2003, a trade paperback (comics), trade paperback collecting the whole series was also published by Dark Horse. In a short video promoting the charity Equ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spike (IDW Publishing)
''Spike'' is a comic book series published by IDW Publishing. Written by Brian Lynch, it focuses on Spike, a main character in television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and its spin-off, ''Angel''. ''Spike'' is a spin-off from IDW's larger ''Angel: After the Fall'' franchise, and it also serves as a prequel to Dark Horse Comics' ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight'' comic book series. As such, it is "canon" to the overall "Buffyverse" in which stories take place. Although originally intended as an ongoing series, the ''Angel'' rights transfer from IDW to Dark Horse caused the series end after eight issues. Lynch had previously written for Spike in the comic books '' Spike: Asylum'' when ''Buffy'' and ''Angel'' creator Joss Whedon approached him to write the canonical continuation to ''Angel'', ''After the Fall'', in 2007. For ''Spike'', Lynch is reunited with frequent collaborator, penciller Franco Urru. Because of the circumstances behind Dark Horse's use of the Angel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After The Fall
After the Fall may refer to: Literature * ''After the Fall'', a review of September 11-related novels * ''After the Fall'' (play), a 1964 play by Arthur Miller * ''After the Fall'' (Sheckley), a 1980 book edited by Robert Sheckley * '' Angel: After the Fall'', a comic book series Music * "After the Fall", a song by Klaus Nomi from the 1982 album '' Simple Man'' * "After the Fall" (song), a song by Journey, 1983 * "After the Fall," a song by Elvis Costello on the album '' Mighty Like a Rose'', 1991 * After the Fall (band), an Australian musical group begun in 2000 * After the Fall (Mary Coughlan album), 1997 * ''After the Fall'' (98 Mute album), 2002 * ''After the Fall'' (After the Fall album), 2004 * ''After the Fall'' (Keith Jarrett album), 2018 * "After the Fall", a song by Trans-Siberian Orchestra from the album ''Beethoven's Last Night ''Beethoven's Last Night'' is a rock opera by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, released in 2000. The album tells the fictional story of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season Twelve
''Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Twelve: The Reckoning'' is the sequel to the ''Season Eleven'' comic book series, a canonical continuation of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The series was published by Dark Horse Comics and began on June 20, 2018. The series consists of four issues, co-written by creator Joss Whedon and Christos Gage, and illustrated by Georges Jeanty. It is the final season of the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' canonical comic book series. A reboot of the comics set in the present day is currently being published by BOOM! Studios. The series began on January 23, 2019. Publication Single issues Trade paperbacks References External links ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''at Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, manga and Artist's book, art book publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon, by Mike Richardson in 1986. The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, O .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season Ten
''Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Ten'' is the sequel to the '' Season Nine'' comic book series, a canonical continuation of the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''. The series is published by Dark Horse Comics and ran from March 2014 to August 2016. The ''Season Ten'' brand continues the two ongoing component series that formed ''Season Nine'': ''Buffy'' and ''Angel & Faith''. The creative team of ''Angel & Faith'' in ''Season Nine'', writer Christos Gage and penciler Rebekah Isaacs, are the creative team behind ''Buffy Season Ten''. Victor Gischler and Will Conrad took over ''Angel & Faith'' in this season. Unlike with ''Season Nine'', there were no spin-off series in addition to the two core series. There was however a short story titled "Where Are They Now", published in Dark Horse Day Sampler 2016. The series was followed by ''Season Eleven'' which began November 23, 2016. Production As in the preparation for the previous season, there was a writer's summit i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
