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Three comics written by Joss out today. I totally overloaded on all the awesome. First up, Buffy #3:

Huh. Scott Allie wasn't kidding about a certain image being burned into the collective minds of the fans. That was certainly... interesting. But firstly...

Ethan! I wasn't expecting Joss to bring him back. It was a nice mislead though from the last issue. I totally assumed that the guy in the red shirt from Buffy's dream would be Spike, that it was Joss' sly way of working in the character even though he really can't use anyone from Angel. I assume the floaty guy whose feet we saw in issue one was also Ethan? We haven't seen Ethan since season four so I hope Joss or one of the other writers will explain what he's been up to. Clearly not bitter about being hauled away to Area 51 if he's helping Buffy. I also hope this means that Giles and Ethan will have some scenes together. It would definitely give Giles something to do and no one can get under Giles's skin like Ethan so some personal revelations might also occur.

Okay, now to the image that everyone will be talking about. I have no desire to analyze it too deeply. I just find it funny that in the background there are two trains heading into the same tunnel. Subtle. ;-) And I suppose that will be the extent of any appearance by Angel or Spike. One panel and no dialogue.

I can't help but think that maybe it was Willow who kissed Buffy. I'm thinking her or Xander. Xander seems like the obvious choice and with the way that one panel was focused on him, when Willow was telling everyone that someone in the room is in love with Buffy even if they don't realize it, it really seems like there's some awkwardness going on. Though it would be an interesting twist if it was Willow. Who was great to see, too. I love that one line about Kennedy. Oh, she died, but it was only for a month. So it seems like Kennedy is still in the picture but not really; Joss' way of keeping the fans happy? And skinned!Warren. I was sort of expecting him to be Amy's boyfriend. In the first issue Amy requested a weapons lab for her boyfriend and who else would have needed a weapons lab?

Some other notable things: Giles talking with the demons from the first issue. He looks a lot less old-manish here, thanks in part to the leather jacket he's wearing. Still doesn't explain what he's been up to, but it felt like he was playing negotiator. Dawn stomping on Amy was pretty awesome. It's good to see that she's not just sitting around the castle complaining. And more mysteries now with the triple Xs. I'm stumped on that one. No clue what it means.

I also picked up Astonishing X-Men #21 and Runaways #26. Jumping from one comic to the other, you still got the sense that Joss was writing the scripts but they still all fit within their respective universes. The tone and the humour just matched each one. Molly in Runaways is quickly becoming my favourite character.

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I think floaty guy will be the Season 5 guy Jeanty mentioned he had to draw in an interview a while back. I don't think Joss would bring in a character in issue 4 without laying groundwork for him earlier. That would be sloppy writing.

Maybe Ethan is bitter and he's really trying to set Buffy up for his own scheme? He's sneaky that way...
I think Ethan is still being held by the government (or maybe he's even been recruited by them???) and that's how he knew about what Amy was up to.

Oh, that image was priceless. I loved the cupids.

I have no idea about who the kisser is anymore. It's funny, because when it could have been anybody I was certain it was Xander, but now that it's narrowed down to Xander and Willow (and conceivably the slayers in the room) I have no clue. Joss is good at keeping us guessing.

I think the XXX is the number 30, and/or a continuation of the crucifixion motif (St. Andrew's Cross being an X-shape). Since there are three of them... maybe Buffy and Willow and Xander will have to sacrifice themselves? Or maybe each represents a time Buffy died, and she still has one coming???

I'm loving Runaways too. Molly pounding the Punisher was great.

Maybe Ethan is still trapped in Area 51 and is hoping that Buffy will help him? Floating hasn't been one of his abilities in the past. And as entertaining as Ethan is, I'd like to see Giles have a storyline that doesn't involve him, for a change.

Yeah that image is just rife with subtleties. Uh huh. ;-)

I was so sure Xander would be the kisser, but now I don't know anymore. I wish Joss had just shown it!

Giles is kick-ass. Hope he ditches that cardigan for good.

I'm with Lorelei on the XXX. Ethan's being held captive somewhere. And the Xs either stand for sacrifice, or the number 30. That's my guess, anyways.

Runaways is good fun. Chase is my favourite character, I think. He's so full of himself, it's hilarious.

I quit reading Runaways awhile back. It wasn't because I didnt like it, I am just collect too many comics and have been slowly cutting down. I have to cut way down soon since I will be moving in the next several months and paying alot more.

This post..about comics is a BIG part of why I said I was friending you. I like people who talk about fandoms and things that interest me. :)

I only started to read Runaways because I heard Joss was going to be picking up the series. So I started to read through the back issues just to get caught up for when he took over. I was very surprised by how well it was written and how great the characters were. The kids aren't typical superheroes. They're just kids who got caught up in some bad stuff because of their parents. Plus Brian K Vaughn has a similar writing style and tone to Joss so that also pulled me in.

Right now I'm just buying comics with Joss' name on it. I'm such a Joss groupie. :-D I don't think I've ever bought three comics on the same day before. My mind was blown away by this pile a guy bought before me.

Heh, I blab about any fandom I'm currently caught up in. It's a good way to vent. ;-)

I loved Runaways when I was reading it, but I can't keep spending like I do. I go in maybe once a month and leave with a stack. I had issues/have issues. Blah blah.

I read some of Joss' other stuff, but I am kind of ADD and can't focus on stuff that doesn't really draw me in. If it is a comic I keep putting off reading, I realize its not something I should be collecting at th at point.

I am mainly a DC girl and I think that has a wee bit to do with it.

I like reading comics, I just don't buy them a whole lot. I bought the Buffy comics the first time through and those are the main ones filling up a box I have. I only started to branch out because of Joss. :-D

I actually read stuff from both publishers and I really can't say that one is better than the other. They're just comics to me: great stories with pretty pictures.

I read stuff from both publisher as well as some of the indie ones. I guess what I meant is I lean towards DC titles. I am a huge fan of the Batverse and JLA stuff. The problem with Marvel is they have SO many titles for groups like Spiderman and the X-men and that kills me because I want to read them all can cant afford it money or time wise.

I have collect Fables and Y: The Last Man since they came out. They are Vertigo comics. I really just buy too much and have gotten SEVERELY behind in my reading that it frustrates me.

I think I am starting to grow up and do other things. Heh that statement is so full of irony and scaryness though.

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