Anyone who's a fan of Buffy comics should pick this book up, even if they've read some of the comics in it already. The Omnibus collects together Buffy comics in chronological order, rather than publishing order, which gives the book more of a flow than one might get from reading the comics individually.

The comics themselves are good as well. As this is the first volume, the comics all take place before the series. There is a retelling of the movie based on the original script, followed by a couple of comics bridging the gap between the movie and the series. Also included is a short comic about Dawn and a very special teddy bear, and a comic about an adventure involving Spike, Drusilla, the World's Fair, some ninjas, and an elder god that is as action-packed as it sounds. Angel fans will enjoy his appearance in a couple of the comics.

Of course, the problem with the Omnibus is the same problem that fans encounter with any Buffy comic (other than Season Eight): the question of whether or not they fit into the series canon. Until Joss sits down and compiles a guide to canon, however, each fan will have to decide that for him or herself. Either way, fans should pick up the Omnibus--it's a good read.

If the end of Buffy the Vampire Slayer came too quickly for you, be sure to check out this graphic novel written by Word Wizard Joss Whedon and expertly illustrated by Karl Moline. This trade paperback is comprised of the 8 issue mini-series originally published as comic books by Dark Horse. Dark and gritty - the Slayer is back fighting fearsome foes in a futuristic world beyond imagination. Reluctant and Dubious Slayer Melaka Fray, mysteriously deprived of the slayer visions, is only drawn into the violent world of fighting "lurks" when her dear friend is slain and she is approached by her horned demon Watcher.

Joss Whedon continually teases your readerly expectations and leaves us guessing until the end. Peppered with tongue in cheek off hand quips and bon mots it is impossible not to be entranced by his enigmatic storytelling. The future presented by Whedon is almost pre-Firefly in dialect with flying cars and where calling your boss a Demon or Mutant may be factual!

Like all of Whedon's wonder women, Fray is resilient, witty and gorgeous. Granted, I would read, watch or listen to anything that had Joss Whedon's name on it - meanwhile - Fray is an excellent representation of why Graphic Novels have become a popular art form with excellent storytelling and witty dialogue combined with visually stimulating colors and characters.