Picked up this graphic novel from the library to read in the laundromat while things were spinning. It's exactly what it sounds like. There were a few different drawing styles and the stories were short and sharp. I try and keep my slayer obsession under wraps, but sometimes she peeks out. Bwah! (May 03, 2004)

It was nice to read about the different slayers, but there really wasn't a 'plot' so much as a bunch of scenes of different people/places ( )

I LOVE collections, and I love to see different authors' and artists' takes on the Buffyverse. This was excellent.

Tales of the Slayers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) introduces the different Slayers over time. It begins with ‘Prologue’, which is set in ancient Africa and reveals the first Slayer. But my favourites have to be Righteous and Presumption. Righteous is set in a medieval town and Presumption begins in a Jane Austen-ish way, at a lovely ball, and has a wonderful twist that made me immediately reread it, and marvel at the storyline.

Joss Whedon (the creator of ‘Buffy’) wrote three out of eight of the stories, including Righteous, and the rest were written by those involved with the TV show. The amazing illustrations are by a wonderful mix of artists, (who are described as “comics’ greatest artists” – unfortunately, I am quite ignorant about things like that and have never heard of any of them, but now that I have, I’ll definitely look out for these artists!), including Gene Colan, Tim Sale and P. Craig Russell, who all bring their very unique styles to the Slayer universe. Gorgeous! ( )

This is a great selection of tales from the Buffyverse. We get some real insight into what the life of the Slayer was through various generations. The tales are all great, but definite stand-outs include Jane Espenson's "Perception" and Amber Benson's "The Innocent." The collection opens with a story from the first Slayer and ends with Fray, the future Slayer.

Anyone interested in the history of the Slayer, or just good vampire tales in the Joss Whedon style, this is definitely one for you. ( )