New Releases by Joss Whedon

Emma Frost''s erratic behavior has the X-Men spinning in a non-stop downward spiral. Will an unlikely union be the final straw? After secretly lying in wait for months, the new Hellfire Club makes its move! Plus: The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld stands revealed! Who is it, and what will be their fate? Collects Astonishing X-Men #13-18.

Five hundred years in the futures, Captain Mal Reynolds and the crew of the transport-for-hire ship Serenity take on two new passengers and soon find themselves in a crossfire between an invincible military force and cannibalistic savages. Writer/director Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, makes his long-awaitied feature film directorial debut with Serenity, based on his cult television series Firefly. This large format, full color companion to the movie features: A special Introduction by Joss Whedon An in-depth interview with him about the making of the film The full shooting in script, including scenes cut from the final edit Fascinating productions and background memos by Whedon, including CEA Brief History of the Universe, circa 2507 A.D. Scores of stunning movie stills, storyboards and pieces of production art

In the nineteenth century William is turned into a vampire by Drusilla, but in the present time he falls in love with and becomes a fighter for a slayer.

Dream-team creators Joss Whedon and John Cassaday present a brand-new era for the X-Men! Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of "astonishing" the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally - and some unexpected adversaries - tipping the scales! Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004) #1-6.

Tales of the Vampires presents stories ranging from medieval times to the Depression to today, all intricately woven around Joss Whedon''s central story about a group of young Watchers in training. Not to be missed is Buffy''s rematch with Dracula and Angel''s ongoing battle with his own demons. Wrapped in a haunting cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, these diverse tales flesh out the history and the world of Joss Whedon''s unforgettable creations and fill the void left by the Buffy TV show better than any other writers ever could.

A collection of original short stories based on the hit TV series created by Joss Whedon.

Angel, Los Angeles''s resident vampire detective, searches for a kidnapped child and stumbles upon a force of unspeakable evil and unimaginable power who has an old bone to pick with Angel.

Vampire slayer Buffy Summers adjusts to her partnership with Faith, the "shadow-self" slayer whose impulsive ways bring her closer and closer to danger.

The gang is off to college and Buffy''s whole world is changing. How much education does a girl who''s destined to kill monsters her whole life really need? To quell her confusion, Buffy throws herself into Slaying with wild abandon and disastrous results. Her killing of Sunnydale''s answer to big foot may just bring about the rising of the demon Ky-Laag, and the end of the world. And the only group who know what''s going on and who want to stop it, the mysterious Blood of Carthage, also want to kill Buffy for starting it all. What''s a gal to do? This trade paperback collects issues #21-25 of the monthly series and is its longest and most involved storyline to date. The events in this story will have repercussions in the Buffy-verse for years to come, so do not miss it!

A widely adored actress named Whitney Tyler is so good at playing a vampire on a popular TV series that a cult of viewers seems to think she''s the real thing. After they make attempts on her life, Angel and his friends come into investigate. Angel learns that the perpetrators are linked to someone he knew over a century ago.

Based upon the smash hit television series and the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer, these stories find the Vampire Slayer on school vacation, summer in full swing and no shortage of evil denizens who selfishly avoid taking a summer break.

Hundreds of years in the future, Manhattan has become a deadly slum, run by mutant crime-lords and disinterested cops. Stuck in the middle is a young girl who thought she had no future, but learns she has a great destiny. In a world so poisoned that it doesn''t notice the monsters on its streets, how can a street kid like Fray unite a fallen city against a demonic plot to consume mankind? Joss Whedon, the celebrated creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, brings his vision to the future in this unique tale. As inventive in the comics medium as in that of television or film, Whedon spins a complex tale of a skilled thief coming of age without the help of friends or family, guided only by a demonic Watcher. * Joss Whedon, creator of Fray and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has been nominated for Nebula, Hugo and Emmy Awards as well as an Oscar!

Angel, along with two unlikely allies, sets out to save himself and the human population of Los Angeles.

Led by Il Maestro, the evil Sons of Entropy are assaulting the mansion that holds back the realm of monsters and stealing the life force from the besieged Gatekeeper. Can Buffy safeguard the Gatekeeper''s 11-year-old heir, the only one able to prevent the ultimate destruction of humanity?

AngelusBORN: Ireland DIED: IrelandCURRENT RESIDENCE: Sunnydale, CAAGE: 242 years and counting"Things used to be pretty simple. Hundred years, just hanging out, feeling guilty. Really honed my brooding skills. Then she comes along."After a century of killing without a care, the vampire Angelus was cursed with a conscience and eventually fled to Sunnydale, where he restricted his feeding to blood banks.Until 16-year-old Buffy Summers, the Vampire Slayer, arrived in town to battle vampires, demons and the Forces of Darkness. First, he has to convince her not to kill him. Then, he has to convince himself not to fall in love with her.Now, collected for the first time, are three stories from the cult-hit TV series chronicling the beginning of this star crossed love story.Can Buffy and Angel survive life, death...and beyond?

Buffy is having weird dreams--dreams that she''s reliving the life of a former slayer in Salem, Massachusetts. When Xander and Giles start acting like they have ancient alter egos, the stage is set for a replay of the night the Master was trapped in another dimension. Only this time, the Master wants to rewrite history.

An ancient vampire has arrived in Sunnydale, bent on continuing his reign of terror. But the trail of blood leads straight to Buffy''s best friend, Willow. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Unannotated screenplay called "Second Revised Draft."

A collection of original stories based on the hit TV series created by Joss Whedon.