Season 9 continues to be good, just not great.

This is two different stories here. First one is about Buffy joining up with Kennedy (Who is now broken up with Willow) and working under Kennedy operation. What's that? Basically she started up a secruity workplace for all the used to be Slayers. It's pretty cool concept and Buffy gets to do her butt kicking fights with Kennedy and the demon from the last volume. The other story is about Billy the vampire Slayer. Who's that? A teenager who comes to terms with being gay and learning to love himself but also protect the ones he loves.

Good: The first part of this is pretty entertaining. Mostly because it reminds me of a old episode of buffy and it's nice to see more laid back storylines verses the muddling story of season 8. I also thought Kennedy kicking butt was cool. I liked Billy the vampire Slayer for doing something new and fun. The dialogue of course is pretty strong and humorous.

Bad: The art still somewhat lacks detail, especially in fights. I think Billy the vampire slayer was a fun storyline but lacked emotional impact. A cool ending but a otherwise dragged out two parter than could have been a solo issue. I also thought the ending to Kennedy arc was just okay. The opposite problem of Billy storyline.

Overall, another good volume. I want to love this season but I don't. Atleast it isn't going the "horrible" route like season 8 did in the later half. A 3 out of 5.