Most Popular Books by Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon''s Buffy and the Scooby team conclude Season 11 as they stand up for all witches and demons to thwart a conspiracy against magic and the supernatural. As residents, it didn''t take long for Buffy, Willow, and Spike to find that there was something more behind the internment of the magical population in the government''s "Safe Zone" in the Grand Canyon. So when release becomes possible, Buffy and Willow grasp the opportunity despite the incredible risks they will be taking: relinquishing their magic and becoming "normal" humans, and . . . leaving Spike behind. The pair reunite with Dawn, Xander, Riley and Sam Finn, and the Slayer Faith. When Buffy reveals to the crew that the true purpose of the camp is to bring about the elimination of all supernatural powers worldwide, the Scoobies begin their mission. They will manufacture a great escape from the camp and follow the obscure trail of the Big Bad to its end. Extraordinarily, the trail seems to lead higher and higher in the ranks of the US government . . . Leading Buffy and the Scoobies to rise up and fight for their right to magic are writer Christos Gage (Angel & Faith, Buffy Season 10, Avengers Academy), Season 11 series artist Rebekah Isaacs (Angel & Faith, Buffy Season 10, DV8), and guest artists Georges Jeanty (Serenity, Buffy) and Megan Levens (Spell on Wheels, Madame Frankenstein)!

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!

Buffy and the Scoobies weren''t ready for this kind of disaster to strike San Francisco. When a tsunami and an enormous dragon of storms devastate the Bay area, the supernatural folk in the world--witches, demons, and the like--are blamed as if they deliberately caused the catastrophe. In the midst of San Francisco''s ruin, the team is surprised by the action taken by the government: restrictions are placed on the supernatural in the name of safety. Never one to balk at slaying evil demons, Buffy knows that not all demons are evil and in this case it isn''t clear who--if anyone--was behind the disaster . . . But she has to find out. Buffy must choose a side, find a way for herself and her friends to survive, and not lose who she is in the process. • Writer Christos Gage and artist Rebekah Isaacs return for Buffy Season 11. • Joss Whedon''s Buffy Season 11 is complete in two volumes! • Executive produced by Joss Whedon! This is the first of two volumes for Buffy Season 11. This collects issues #1-6 of Season 11.

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

Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004) #1-12. Joss Whedon and John Cassaday put the astonishing in X-Men! A blockbuster era for Marvel''s mutants! Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men as the world''s greatest super-team, with Wolverine, Kitty Pryde and Beast completing the initial roster. They plan to astonish the world - but when unexpected news about the mutant gene hits the airwaves, will it derail their dreams? As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord - but a startling surprise awaits them in the heart of their enemy''s stronghold! Then, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected. Reunited with Professor X, the team will face this dangerous new foe in the ruins of Genosha…but secrets from the past might derail the team''s future! Plus: The debut of S.W.O.R.D.!

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.

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!

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

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.

Revisit the smash-hit web musical Dr. Horrible''s Sing-Along Blog with the stories that started it all by Zack Whedon and a brand-new story by Joss Whedon set after the events of the web series! Features distressed cover with foil treatment! This volume collects the first Dr. Horrible one-shot; three digital comics from MySpace Dark Horse Presents ("Captain Hammer: Be Like Me!" "Moist: Humidity Rising," and "Penny: Keep Your Head Up"), "The Evil League of Evil" from the Dr. Horrible TPB, and the 10th Anniversary one-shot Dr. Horrible: Best Friends Forever. Also includes Joss Whedon''s one-shot script and pinup art! Speed off with Captain Hammer as he encounters a supervillain in the making. Captain Hammer asks, what you can do to make the world a safer place. Meet Moist, a man whose name says it all. Discover the tragic story of his condition and his connection to Dr. Horrible. Bump into Penny for the first time and be smitten all over again. Then, the Evil League of Evil wreaks havoc on the city, and some good Samaritans step up to the plate. But what is good and what is evil--and where does one cross into the other? Dr. Horrible is about to find out in the tale that tells of his first forays into evil and his first encounter with Captain Hammer! Finally, dive into the perfect recipe for creating the best of friendships, the kind that lasts forever!

As residents, it didn''t take long for Buffy, Willow, and Spike to find that there was something more behind the internment of the magical population in the government''s ''Safe Zone'' camp in the Grand Canyon. When Buffy reveals to the crew that the true purpose of the camp is to bring about the elimination of all supernatural powers worldwide, the Scoobies begin their mission. They will manufacture a great escape from the camp and follow the obscure trail of the Big Bad to its end. Extraordinarily, the trail seems to lead higher and higher in the ranks of the US government...

On a time-traveling mission to prevent an impending disaster, Joss Whedon''s ensouled vampire confronts his past self aboard a ship filled with zombies and a dangerous treasure. Chasing a vision that links his shameful past with impending doom, Angel reluctantly uses the time-traveling power of Fred''s alternate form, the goddess Illyria. Not quite sure what will bring changes to the future with only pieces of Angel''s vision to guide them, they find themselves aboard a cargo ship on the high seas. With Angel''s past self, Angelus, and his vampire companion, Darla, aboard the ship, Angel and Fred try to keep hidden as Angel begins to remember this voyage that was filled with slaughter and held a mysterious treasure that sank to the bottom of the sea along with the ship. Believing that the treasure holds some key to saving the future, the pair focus on finding it. But the treasure is revealed to be dangerous, and soon Angel and Fred are facing bugs, zombies, and Angelus . . . amid a pirate attack.

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

Dr. Horrible is back, and he''s brought his best friend with him--Captain Hammer? The timestream has been breached, and who''s to blame, but the missus of time herself, Hourglass. But things are a bit peculiar in this seemingly present day with arch nemeses Dr. Horrible and Captain Hammer teaming up! If that''s possible, what else is? Revisit the hilarity, wit, and charm of Dr. Horrible in this unbelievable story of preposterous possibilities featuring cameos from some of the series'' most horrible villains. Written by Joss Whedon, cult favorite Dr. Horrible returns for its 10th anniversary! Covers by Fabio Moon (Casanova, PIXU, Two Brothers) and Francesco Francavilla (The Black Beetle).

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.

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**!