The art work is not the same, but this was a fantastic volume in the Buffy verse I thought. All the gang is together, Spike and Buffy and trying out this dating thing again and a very big, very new big bad has been introduced. It's nothing earth shattering, but it's been some good storytelling. The characters have shown a little bit of growth and nothing completely stupid happened in this one. I am enjoying this. I think they have finally gotten this right. Buffy even takes a walk inside Spike's...

Disclaimer 1: Spoilers Disclaimer 2: I have always been 100% Team Spike, and therefore my review is entirely biased and colored by my ridiculous fan girl emotions.F***KING FINALLY.Love Dares You explores the Scooby Gang's budding, failing, or lack of relationships. The volume is extremely character-focused, as each relationship (or lack thereof) reveals the characters' deeper emotions, insecurities, and how they have grown over the season. I felt like each situation was realistic, true to charac...

This volume was all about love, so of course I was super into it. I mean, these few sets of panels where Buffy and Spike FINALLY get it on get five out of five from me on their own. SPUFFY!! But every other love storyline was also great: Andrew finally realizes he's gay!! Xander and Dawn officially go to just being friends. Willow breaks up with her demon girlfriend. Giles's adult girlfriend rightly refuses to date him as a twelve-year-old. Oh yeah, and there's also a nasty new monster.

I've been less than thrilled by the rewriting-the-rules-of-magic arc that's filled Buffy Season Ten. Fortunately, this volume takes a righthand turn and instead is all about character. Really, it's all about romance — for every one of the main characters. And, it's totally wonderful. Gage nails all of the main characters and manages to intermix their romantic trials with lots of humor.A lot of this story builds on the various relationships that have been developing in recent comics, but the hear...

There seems to be a heavier emphasis on relationships than action in this volume, but several of the characters make real progress in their dealings with the ones around them. Spike also serves as an introduction to the new big bad, and the action sequences included are actually pretty good. It really does feel like a strong continuation of the series, confidently tying itself back to the original series, and previous issues. The art has changed, going a little more cartoonish but still effectiv...

5 starsYay!!! Glad Buffy and Spike got together again. Hope their relationship works the second time around. Nice to finally see Archaeus. Hope they will be able to defeat him. Nice to see everyone dealing with their relationship issues. Can't wait to read Old Demons!!!

*Book source ~ LibraryFrom Goodreads:The romantic scene for Buffy and friends amps up in unexpected ways. But personal lives are soon put aside to deal with demons, both real and intangible. Spike struggles with vivid dreams of murder, and Buffy journeys into his mind, discovering the terrifying new face of evil...This. Just, this. I’ve been waiting a long time for this scenario to take place. Oh, and there’s a new Big Bad that’s really creepy, powerful, and linked to Spike and Angel. But who ca...

The more I read of season 10, the more I think Christos Gage is the perfect successor to Joss Whedon for writing Buffy books. It doesn't hurt that Spike and Andrew, both favorites of mine, are featured heavily this season. I was excited to see that Xander himself, Nicholas Brendan,co-wrote the first 3 chapters. There was a lot of therapy in this volume, which I'm pretty sure I complained about when reviewing a different Buffy comic, but darned if these guys don't need to be knocked over the head...

season 10 is easily the best season of comics so far

I am so pleased with this. Season 10 as a whole is shaping up to be pretty much what I hoped it would be - what I hoped seasons 8 and 9 would be as well. It's all good fun, with just enough continuing arcs to keep the story going, but not so much that it's stifling everything else.Probably my biggest complaint is there there are perhaps too many individual arcs going at once - just a little too much to be handled in this format, methinks. It's all good reading, and I enjoy every arc, it's just t...

Story: Spike and Buffy go out hunting some vampires. As they do Buffy goes in to kiss Spike, but after the kiss, Spike doesn't think it's a good idea. Maybe that since he's not looking for her now, she wants him, since she always wants what she can't have. Also have Xavier and Dawn trying to figure out their feelings but not going well. Giles is dealing with being in a kids body while being horny. All this is happening and then a demon also takes control of one of our heroes. This isn't going to...

Oh goody, let's sit and talk about our feelings the whole damn book! Even buffy and spike gettong together was too straightforward and talky. One major league flop with the buffy comics is the explanation of feelings instead of impulse drawings. Is it so hard to find an artist to draw a truely emotional moment without words?Three stars was for the story and however recycled is developing nicely. we will see...

#1 New Rules ★★★★☆#2 I Wish ★★★☆☆#3 Love Dares You ★★★★☆#4 Old Demons ★★★★☆#5 In Pieces on the Ground ★★★☆☆#6 Own It ★★★★☆Spike/Buffy! Yes! Giles angst! Yes! All was well until Angel popped up at the end.

Unfortunately Megan Levens cannot draw Buffy to look like Sarah Michelle Geller, but otherwise there was a lot to like in this collection. So much positive character growth it almost felt like they were all in a therapy session. Some of the affirmations made me teary; I bet a lot of people can relate to the doubt and relationship fears. (I would love to see myself as my spouse sees me—read this comic to see what great scene I’m talking about.)

In this arc, Gage focuses on the romance. Some relationships begin while others end, even Giles's raging hormones come into play. I really enjoyed all the character moments in this book. Megan Levens fills in for the first three issues. Her art is infuriating to me. Certain panels look fantastic while others look way too cartoony and with elongated necks. I much preferred Rebekah Isaacs return for the last two issues.

Romantic entanglements and demons, usual day.

Still holding out for Spuffy!

Ladies and gentlemen we have normal, healthy, fully informed consummation of a romantic relationship!!!!!! Which I'm sure will last for all of five seconds. Also Spike's nose is not that frickin' big gang...but anyway CONSUMMATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay, Spuffy is back! Also some much needed development on Andrew that makes him more likeable (what? that can happen?), Giles starting to make progress in his new life, and more make this a solid Buffy GN. It would have made for a fun arc on the show too.

I loved this volume and couldn't put it down until I finished it. The journey into Spike's mind and memories is exquisitely drawn! A modern-day Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.