New Releases by Joss Whedon

In Joss Whedon''s _Fray_, Melaka Fray''s world has been turned upside down. After finishing a routine breaking-and-entering job, she''s returned to her apartment to find an eight-foot-tall demon. Now she''s got another job proposal, and her life will never be the same. Joss Whedon, creator of _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_, makes his comics-writing debut with this epic, eight-issue saga of a young girl in a futuristic world where monsters are all but unheard ofand now she''s got to chase them all out of the shadows.

Buffy - Der Start der 9. Staffel! Es ist eine neue Welt, in der sich Buffy zurechtfinden muss: Ja, es gibt noch Dämonen und Vampire, aber dank Buffy gibt es keine Magie mehr, die die Monster leitet. Das macht die Geschöpfe der Unterwelt wilder und unberechenbarer als je zuvor. Ohne Armee der Jägerinnen und ohne Gang bleibt Buffy nur eine Möglichkeit, dem entgegen zutreten - als das, was sie schon immer gewesen ist... die Einzige, die Auserwählte, die Jägerin!

Angel''s quest to restore Giles''s life has entered its last stage. As he and Faith prepare to carry out their task and resurrect an old friend, Season 9''s Big Bads enter the last phase of their own plan to restore balance to earth. * Executive produced by Joss Whedon! "I''ve said it before and I''ll say it again: if Gage and Isaacs work on a comic together, I''ll buy it, no questions asked. As always, good times."—Comic Book Resources

When a demon from Giles''s past emerges in London; Angel has his chance to capture the final piece of Giles''s soul. But when Faith''s innocent Slayer friends end up standing between the guilt-ridden vampire and his prize; Angel is unwilling to sacrifice new lives for one that was already lost—even if it destroys his quest altogether! * Executive produced by Joss Whedon!

Series creator Joss Whedon brought Buffy the Vampire Slayer back to life with this comics-only follow-up to Season 7 of the television show. This hardcover edition contains the first two arcs of the series, plus two one-shots, written by Joss Whedon and Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Runaways), with art by the acclaimed Georges Jeanty!

Rededicated to the Slayer mission, Buffy is reducing the zompire population one by one - until she is ripped from the middle of a battle and transported to LA. The demon Illyria and a mystical council make the Slayer an unwilling recruit in a team formed to take down an increasingly powerful enemy, the Siphon. Having regained his strength after a brutal battle with Buffy, he''s back in action, gathering power and endangering whatever remnants of magic linger in the world.

Titan’s three bestselling Firefly titles collected together at last, just in time for the 10th anniversary of Joss Whedon’s beloved series. This huge, 544 page full colour volume is simply one of the most lavish books ever produced for a TV show, and is presented in a foil-stamped leather-effect binding. Plus, as an exclusive bonus for this edition, a pocket at the back of the book contains 9 frameable photo prints of the cast, featuring rare and previously unseen images, and a facsimile of one of the prop banknotes used in the show.

Season 8 ended with a bang that cut the world off from magic culminating in another set of world-ending problems. Buffy has left her best friend, Willow, powerless, and brought an end to a millennia-long tradition of superpowered girls. By day, Buffy is a twenty-something waitress with no real direction, and even though magic is gone, she ís still a vampire Slayer by night. Bigger problem? Vampires are becoming an epidemic... of zompires! Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #1 - #5. * Written by series creator Joss Whedon and Andrew Chambliss of ABC''s One Upon a Time! Buffy Season 9 begins!

From Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Drew Goddard, writer of the monster movie phenomenon Cloverfield, comes the horror film to end all horror films! The details of the plot are a closely guarded secret, though Joss himself has described it as “a straight-up, balls-out, really terrifying horror movie,” adding,"it is not just a slasher in the woods. It''s a little more complicated than that..." All will be revealed in the Official Visual Companion, featuring in-depth interviews, the full screenplay by Whedon and Goddard, stunning production art, and hundreds of color photos!

Read the official novelization to get the full story of this terrifying movie! From Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Drew Goddard, writer of the monster movie phenomenon Cloverfield, comes the horror film to end all horror films! The details of the plot are a closely guarded secret, though Joss himself has described it as “a straight-up, balls-out, really terrifying horror movie,” adding,"it is not just a slasher in the woods. It''s a little more complicated than that..."

Written by series creator Joss Whedon and show writer Brett Matthews, this new edition features the extras previously only available in the limited deluxe edition! The ragtag crew of Serenity mercenaries, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute pursue fast cash and a little peace along the fringes of space. On a scavenger mission that promises a big payoff, they realize too late that they are being played by an old enemy with a grudge.

One of Dark Horse Comics'' One-Shot Wonders! Originally presented in the first online issues of _MySpace Dark Horse Presents_, for which it won the Eisner Award for Best Web Comic, _Sugarshock_ tells the story of a rock band led by charismatic but crazy Dandelion Naizen, a hyperactive singer/songwriter possessed of a mean hatred of Vikings (don''t ask) and a mission for a secret government agency that may only exist in her head. But when her band, which includes a robot bass player, is enlisted in an intergalactic battle of the bandsemphasis on _battle_Dandelion gets to prove herself as both singer and soldier. This is Joss Whedon at his funniest and most hyperactive, with writing that bursts off the page in a way seldom seen in comics. Multiple Eisner Award winner F��bio Moon delivers the outrageous story with equal energy. **Joss Whedon''s Eisner Award-winning story gets its own comic!**

The season finale is here! At long last, the Big Bad stands revealed—Angel is back, and it''s tearing the Scoobies apart, testing the limits of their friendship. But Twilight''s unmasking is only the beginning, and Buffy must still face the ultimate betrayal. Series creator Joss Whedon writes the final story arc of Buffy Season 8, taking his greatest characters to places only he can! Teamed with series artist Georges Jeanty, Joss reunites the dysfunctional gang of Buffy, Angel, and Spike, in the thick of it together for the first time since Season 3, and gives the Scoobies their gravest challenge ever, defending reality itself from the onslaught of demons. It''s the biggest Buffy finale ever! • Collects Buffy Season 8 #36–#40. • This volume also includes the spy-thriller Riley one-shot by Buffy series writer Jane Espenson and artist Karl Moline.

Joss Whedon, creator of _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_, continues his vision of a future Slayer in _Fray_ #7. One of the fiercest battles in the history of comics, drawn in grand style by Karl Moline and Andy Owens, begins its climax in Dark Horse''s runaway hit. So what do we have left for next issue? It just gets worse for this inexperienced young Slayer.

In _Fray_ #5, Melaka''s still keeping up the good fight. But now that she knows the horrible truth about the vampire that''s been stalking her, can she keep it up? No matter what she does, Melaka is not going to like it. Meanwhile, she''s on the run from the thugs and the police. This calls for a very special blend of psychology and extreme violence. More thrills, chills, action, and drama from the critically acclaimed creator of _Buffy the Vampire Slayer,_ **Joss Whedon**!

After a crushing turn of events, Melaka''s back on her feet in _Fray_ #6, taking the fight into the pits of the city, the rat-infested warren she calls home. But are these street-urchin vamps behind the recent murder that set Fray over the edge? _Entertainment Weekly_ made _Fray_ Winner of the Week when it debuted, helping the first printing of the book to sell out. As Joss Whedon and his art team of Karl Moline, Andy Owens, and Dave Stewart take _Fray_ into its last act, comics readers are in for all the twists and turns they''ve come to expect from Joss''s TV shows.

In the final issue of Joss Whedon''s _Fray_, the Slayer''s brother has led a vampire war to not only overtake Haddyn, but also to bring to Earth a demonic dragonbut the harshest threat to Fray remains unseen and unnamed. Joss Whedon, the creator of _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_, wraps up his comics masterpiece with just the right balance of twists and turns and intense drama that you''ve come to expect from his shows, with the epic action and fantastic creatures that you just can''t fit on the small screen. Be here for a conclusion we _promise_ you didn''t see coming!

In issue #4 of Joss Whedon''s _Fray_, Melaka Fray fends off an attack from the creep that killed her brother. Barely escaping with her life, she becomes determined to find the monster and stop him__forever_! But she''s being hunted as well_by a pack of blood-crazed vampires, and by the police, led by her own sister. Fray discovers exactly what kind of creature is after her, and it''s not pretty!

Joss Whedon’s Emmy award-winning musical tragicomedy tells the story of Billy, aka Dr Horrible, a budding supervillain who wants to beat superhero Captain Hammer and take over the world... and pluck up the courage to speak to his laundromat crush Penny. With exclusive new material from Joss and the production team, new photos, sheet music and more, this official book is a must for fans!

A tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected - and no, it''s not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever dreamed, but will teamwork save the day when they can''t even depend on themselves? Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004) #7-12

Before Season Eight, Joss Whedon brought generations of Slayers and vampires to comics with the help of his acclaimed TV writing team and some of the best artists to ever grace the comics page. Now all those stories, plus selected stories from Season Eight, are collected in one deluxe collection with a new cover by Jo Chen. Joss writes multiple tales: a somber vamp tale, drawn by Cameron Stewart; the story of the first Slayer, drawn by Leinil Yu; and more. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales also reprints for the first time new Season Eight stories written by novelist Jackie Kessler (Hell''s Belles) and awardwinning cartoonist Becky Cloonan (Demo), featuring vampires living in the public eye, killing Slayers and killing each other. * This book collects stories from MySpace Dark Horse Presents #31 and Tales of the Vampires: Carpe Noctem parts 1 and 2; Buffy: Tales of the Vampires oneshot; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Vampires #1#5; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers #1"Broken Bottle of Djinn"; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers TPB. Before Season Eight . . .

One of Serenity''s greatest mysteries is finally revealed in The Shepherd''s Tale, filling in the life of one of the show''s most beloved characters—Shepherd Book! Who was Book before meeting Mal and the rest of the Serenity crew? How did he become one of their most trusted allies? And how did he find God in a bowl of soup? Answers to these and more questions about Book''s past are uncovered in this original graphic novel by rising stars Zack Whedon (Dr. Horrible, Terminator, Fringe) and Chris Samnee (Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps, Daredevil). A pivotal chapter in the ongoing Serenity saga, The Shepherd''s Tale is also a rollicking, action-packed epic in its own right! • "Dark Horse''s Serenity displays the key ingredients of the series in a substantial and entertaining way."—BrokenFrontier.com

NEW STORIES. UNSEEN PHOTOS. SHINY. “We have done the impossible, and that makes us mighty.” Since its short-lived appearance on TV in 2002, Joss Whedon’s Firefly has indeed done the impossible. It’s sold over a half a million copies on DVD, spawned the hit movie Serenity, and most remarkably, inspired a loyal fan following — the Browncoats — whose numbers are still growing to this day. Still Flying is a brand new celebration of all aspects of the show, featuring a wealth of rare and previously unpublished images — including storyboards, production design art and candid behind the scenes photos — memories from the cast and crew, a tribute to the Browncoats, and, as a special bonus: EXCLUSIVE NEW FIREFLY FICTION BY WRITERS OF THE ORIGINAL TV EPISODES FUN WITH DICK AND JAYNE written and drawn by Ben Edlund WHAT HOLDS US DOWN by Jane Espenson CRYSTAL by Brett Matthews TAKE THE SKY by Jose Molina

Willow and Buffy head to New York City to unlock the secrets of Buffy''s mysterious scythe, when something goes terribly awry. Buffy is propelled into a dystopian future where there''s only one Slayer — Fray, the title character of Joss Whedon''s 2001 series, the first comic he ever wrote. Their uneasy alliance falls apart, leading to the death of a major character from the TV series, while back in the twenty-first century, the Scotland base falls prey to a mystical bomb courtesy of the Biggest Bad-Twilight. * The first two volumes of Buffy Season Eight have combined to sell over 160,000 copies! * Includes the highly anticipated Buffy/Fray crossover, "Time of Your Life," and "After These Messages... We''ll Be Right Back," written by Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween)! * "Joss Whedon, the man, the myth, the legend, writes the comic with the same genius as he did the show. The art, penciled by Georges Jeanty, is as faboo as the writing." -Janet Evanovich, New York Times best-selling author of Hard Eight * "The dialogue is Whedonesque and I can hear how the actors would read there lines. It''s fun and witty and we''re treated to more fantastical stories than the WB/UPN could ever pony up the money to do." -Comic Book Resources * A New York Times bestseller!

Vampires that, at will, can transform into wolves, panthers, insects, or fog invade the Slayer base of operations in northern Scotland, and not only walk away unscathed, but in possession of Buffy''s scythe, the symbol of Slayer power worldwide. Buffy and the Slayer legion travel to Tokyo in order to learn more about their dangerous new foes, as Xander journeys to Transylvania to solicit the only person they''ve ever known to possess such power: Dracula. * The celebrated Buffy Season Eight continues with Drew Goddard (Cloverfield, Lost) writing Wolves at the Gate, with Joss Whedon continuing his role as executive producer, and Georges Jeanty as series artist. * Includes the stand-alone issue written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon, "A Beautiful Sunset." * "The dialogue is Whedonesque and I can hear how the actors would read there lines. It''s fun and witty and we''re treated to more fantastical stories than the WB/UPN could ever pony up the money to do." -Comic Book Resources * A New York Times bestseller!

The X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld...and when it''s all over, nothing will ever be the same! No, really, we mean it! Whedon and Cassaday prove they are more than Astonishing: They are unstoppable! Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004) #19-24 & Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1.

When a rogue debutant Slayer begins to use her power for evil, Giles is forced to recruit the rebellious Faith, who isn''t exactly known for her good deeds. Giles offers Faith a clean slate if she can stop this snooty Slayer from wreaking total havoc—that is, if Buffy doesn''t beat her to it. Georges Jeanty (The American Way) remains at the top of his game as series artist, and Whedon continues as Executive Producer in this direct follow-up to Season Seven of the smash-hit TV series. * Eisner award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y:The Last Man, Ex Machina) tackles Joss Whedon''s Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight. * Collecting issue #6-10 of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight series. * "The dialogue is Whedonesque and I can hear how the actors would read there lines. It''s fun and witty and we''re treated to more fantastical stories than the WB/UPN could ever pony up the money to do." -Comic Book Resources Executive produced by Buffy creator Joss Whedon.

Serenity: Better Days follows everyone''s favorite space cowboys in a thrilling, action-packed adventure, where Mal and his crew take on a heist that promises a big payoff. But when one of Serenity''s crew is taken captive and tortured, the gang must put their enduring differences aside and work together to save one of their own, even if it means losing the cash prize of a lifetime! Joss Whedon returns to the world of his blockbuster film Serenity, reuniting with Brett Matthews and Will Conrad, his collaborators on the bestselling 2005 series Those Left Behind.

Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers—newly legion—have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything''s fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains. Meanwhile, one of the "Buffy" decoy Slayers is going through major pain of her own. Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to Season 7 of the smash-hit TV series. The best-selling and critically acclaimed issues #1-#5 are collected here for the first time, as are their covers by Jo Chen and Georges Jeanty. • Collects the first five issues of Season 8. Only available in comics! • "The dialogue is Whedonesque and I can hear how the actors would read [their] lines. It''s fun and witty and we''re treated to more fantastical stories than the WB/UPN could ever pony up the money to do."—Comic Book Resources • A New York Times best-selling series!

This single volume features stories by series creator Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews (Serenity: Those Left Behind), and Christopher Golden (Baltimore). Set during Seasons 1 and 2 of the Angel television series, favorite characters appear—Cordelia, Doyle, Wes, Gunn—as the investigations of LA''s vampire detective agency delve into all that is dark, grotesque, strange, and unexplainable. Angel faces demonic rats, bizarre deaths from spontaneous combustion, Hollywood demons encountered courtesy of Cordelia, angry spirits, zombies, and more! * Includes four issues written by Joss Whedon. * Chronicles the earliest adventures in the Angel saga! * A collection of the first published Angel comics! Angel #1–#14, #17, Angel: Long Night''s Journey #1–#4, Dark Horse Presents #153–#155: "Hunting Ground," Dark Horse Extra #25–#28: "Angel," and Angel: Point of Order.