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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus, Volume 1 by Christopher Golden, Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Lee, Joss Whedon, Dan Brereton
4.0
adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a great omnibus - all the stories taking place pre season 1. I didn't really much care for the Spike and Dru storyline because it just felt a little messy and out of character for them. I loved the retelling of the buffy movie with the tv characters likeness and the fact that the next two stories filled the gap between her expulsion and where Season 1 begins. We find out what went on with Pike and what went down during her stay in a mental home. It was great to see the family dynamics as buffy struggled to deal with every day life and her new destiny. Dawn being present was also a fun addition. 

The art was okay - typical of the buffy comics but I really enjoyed this bind up. It was incredibly nostalgic and an exciting addition to the buffyverse.