in the same vein as the "Haven't talked Trek in a while" post on Monday this week, here's my "Haven't talked Buffy comics in a while" post:

the Dark Horse website gives the Tales of the Slayer TPB a publication date of yesterday, which would explain why i haven't been able to find it, though they sent me an email notice two months ago saying it was available.

beginning next month, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer title begins a three issue arc ("Death of Buffy") covering events soon after Buffy's death at the end of season five, including how the Scoobs decided to bring her back.

Fray #6 is set for release at the end of March, with #7 in May and the conclusion in July. all of those dates are subject to change, of course. iirc, Fray #8 was originally set for last month, but hey, i can wait for it.

and some news from the DH Buffy zone: a new Willow and Tara limited series is in the works (check the front page for the story). GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has nominated Buffy the Vampire Slayer as one of the five best comics for 2002. The American Library Association has awarded Buffy: Ring of Fire an award for Outstanding Graphic Novel. And in the second week of January, Diamond Comics named Buffy: Haunted #1 (written by Jane Espenson) the top reordered comic, beating Superman #600 and Dark Knight Strikes Back #1.