| | |  | | Home » Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus, Volume 3 (v. 3) | | | | | | | Description: | | The third volume of Dark Horse's Buffy omnibus series follows the gang through harrowing trials and tribulations - slaying vampires, going to high school, and young love. Angel has lost his soul and found it again, Xander and Cordelia kiss and make up, and Willow and Oz confront his inner beast. With so much romance in the air it seems only natural that we would catch up with Spike and Dru in the short story "Who Made Who." We meet the twisted duo in Brazil following a brutal break-up involving Dru's sire and former love interest, Angelus. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Various | | Comic:
| 320 pages | | Publisher:
| Dark Horse | | Publication Date:
| January 22, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1593078854 | | Product Length:
| 9.02 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.37 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.59 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.19 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.98 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.06 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.63 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.19 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 5 reviews |
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Not As Good. (Read the review; follow the links)Feb 02, 2008
By Pat Shand
"Pat Shand"
I'll start you would-be-buyers off with a little snippet from my review of the first and second BUFFY omnibus volumes. Don't fear, it's as relevant here as it is there:
"Unless you're a completist with oodles and oodles of cash, this is the way to go if you want to collect the older Buffy comics. Before this, they have been collected (for the most part) into smaller trade paperbacks, each of which cost almost as much as this volume. Now, before I get into my review, let me explain the omnibus series, as I've seen a lot of people misunderstanding when talking about it on message boards: This is not the only omnibus. There are to be seven of them all together(...)"
Those of you who enjoyed the first two Buffy omnibus volumes will find this one to be a bit different. While these comics take place chronologically after those from Volume 1 and Volume 2, these are the first Buffy comics that Dark Horse has ever published... and it shows. For the first 3/4 of this volume, the art is pretty bad, to the point where the characters hardly look like their television counterparts at all. Later in the volume, we get a break from Hector Gomez and Joe Bennett's horrible pencils when the far superior Christian Zanier and the popular Cliff Richards come along.
Another difference you'll notice is that while the first two volumes were largely composed of story arcs with the occasional one-shot, this book is dominated by one-shots. Other than one two-part issue, there are no story arcs to be spoken of in this book. Perhaps that's a blessing, because Andi Watson--the author whose work makes up the vast majority of this book--is only tolerable in small doses.
That is the biggest problem with this book. Andi Watson. He doesn't 'get' the character, or the pacing or the humor of the show. He does improve--quite vastly--in the comic The Final Cut but it doesn't excuse his first six comics, most of which give me the distinct feeling that he has never even watched the series. (A more comprehensive review of his comics Wu-Tang Fang, Halloween, Cold Turkey and White Christmas, Happy New Year, and New Kid on the Block can be found at those links).
The omnibus ends with a solid one-shot comic, "The Latest Craze," by Christopher Golden. Golden has a much better understanding of the characters and pacing of the show than Andi Watson, and the few stories he has written in this omnibus--Food Chain Part 1&2, Play With Fire, and The Latest Craze--make this book worth the price. The art in the last few pages is also some of the best the early Buffy comics has to offer. Penciller Christian Zanier, who worked on "Food Chain," captures the essence of Buffy's character splendidly in his art, and he also excels at drawing Willow. He seems to be less talented at drawing males, though. Cliff Richards, whose style you'll recognize from the first two omnibus volumes, is always a pleasure.
By and large, this volume pales in comparison to the first two. While it may disappoint, I recommend that fans of BtVS buy this book. This is the only way to chronologically collect the old Buffy comic series. As this book collects the first Buffy comics ever to be published, it has the distinct feel of a comic series that hasn't found its footing yet. I trust that, by Volume Four, things will have vastly improved.
6/10
Has some gems in it.Feb 16, 2012
By B. Zuege
The Buffy gang is back again in the third volume of Dark Horses Omnibus collections. This volume, while somewhat lacking in character development (even though Dark Horse explains the lack of Faith, it's very noticeable), it still has the heart and soul of season three of the show.
Wu-Tang Fang: The most Xander centric story of the volume, and possibly the comic series, is not as great as it deserves to be. Written by Andi Watson, this story places Xander Harris at the scene. While Buffy and the rest of the gang are busy trying to figure out how to stop a evil demon who is killing the black belts of Sunnydale, Xander realises that he needs to spruce up his martial arts. There, he encounters the demon, and all hell breaks loose. This story was the first of the series, and it does show. The plot is weak, and it could have been much longer than the 22 pages that it is. The art by Joe Bennett is pretty good, and one of the high points of the story.
Halloween: This is the start of the continuity problems for me, and probably others that have read this series. 'Halloween'. This is part one of a two part series, which ends with the next story. It revolves around the Scooby gang having to once again chaperone a bunch of children for trick or treating. With Willow missing, Buffy ends up on a mission to rescue her friend from a bunch of vampires. Written by Andi Watson, the story is great for a two parter, unfortunately for the art, which again is by Joe Bennett, Willow and Buffy switch from being busty, to not busty page by page. Plus this is the start of trying to identify Willow from Cordelia, as they have both long brown hair in this volume, which bugs me since Willow clearly has short red hair during the third season.
Cold Turkey: Part two of the previous story, finds Buffy and the gang celebrating Thanksgiving, but not all is calm in the town of Sunnydale. One vampire got away after the fight between Buffy, and the vampires to save Willow, and this vampire is out for revenge. Written by Andi Watson, art by Joe Bennett, the story is a great follow up to the first part of the story. The only problem I had was again how Willow was drawn. Besides that, this two parter is the highlight of this volume.
Dance With Me: Written by Christopher Golden, this very short story shows us what Buffy's story is all about. Seeing people you know/love turn to the dark side. Buffy ends up having to fight a kid from school, who liked her, sadly though, Buffy didn't return the favour, and because of this consequences happened.
White Christmas: Since when did Sunnydale become Sunnyvale? The annoying misspelling of the shows own town is very obvious. Written by Andi Watson, and art by Hector Gomez, this story takes place in the Sunnyvaledale mall, where Buffy takes a job to pay for a new dress for the school dance. For Buffy though, this isn't your typical job. Besides the annoying mispelling, the art is fantastic, and does the plot justice. All in all, this story is a nice quick read, with wonderful art.
Happy New Year: Written by Andi Watson, art by Hector Gomez, this story again, like 'White Christmas', is a fantastic read. Hector Gomez has a way with drawing action scenes so phenomenal, it's breathtaking. The plot centers on Buffy and friends about to ring in the new year, but a curse gets in their way, and Buffy and friends take matters into their own hands.
New Kid on the Block Part One/Part Two: Buffy, Willow, and Cordelia have a sleep over for the new girl Cynthia, but what was supposed to be a fun night, turns into a night of horror for Buffy and her friends. Written by Andi Watson, and art by Hector Gomez, this series another one of the highlights of the volume. A very nice plot, with again, very great art.
The Food Chain Part One/Part Two: I'm going to be completely honest with you. The Food Chain is a hit and miss with me. Part one is really good, but part two is not that great. Written by Christopher Golden, in this two parter, we see Buffy try to befriend a girl named Sandy, who seems to be hanging out with the wrong crowd. Buffy ends up being worried when she overhears Sandy and her friend Brad talk about a spell that they are going to try. Buffy ends up trying to find out exactly what Sandy is up to, and what she sees is a shocker. Part two takes place about a month later, I believe, when the survivors of the previous disaster are being killed off one by one. The art is by Christian Zanier, who does a wonderful job at actually making the characters that you see on the page look almost exactly like the actors themselves. I'm starting to really love Zanier, and Gomez in these volumes, as they seem to really have a sense at how to draw the action, and the way the actors bodies are. Golden packs a punch with the first part, but the second part falls short, with an uneven plot, and a very short ending. I would still recommend this story to anyone that wants to read it, if not for the art alone.
Play With Fire: Written by Christopher Golden, with art by Hector Gomez, this story is a cute short comic, which centers majority on Willow, Buffy and Giles. They end up encountering a "haunted house", which ends up being not so haunted. Cute, short, and fantastically charged!
The Final Cut: Written by Andi Watson, with art by Cliff Richards, this story was never released in a graphic novel, and now for the first time you can read it in this collection! One of my favourites, this story centers on Buffy and her friends, who end up being sucked into the cinema, literally! It's a fun plot, maybe a little short, but it's a must read!
The Latest Craze: Finally, to end the volume, you have one of the most interesting stories in all of Buffy comic history. Like 'MacGuffins' from volume 2, this story is another one of my must read all the time favourites. Written by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski, with art by Cliff Richards, 'The Latest Craze' introduces us to a new enemy, and an old enemy. If I would tell you anymore, I'd give away the whole plot! Just read it for yourself to find out how hilarious, and fun this story is.
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 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Vol. 3Jan 10, 2010
By Lindsay Frost
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Vol. 3
Publisher: Dark Horse Book
# of Pages: 302
Age Rating: 15+
My Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
When I first got this book(comic) from the library, I didn't think that I would like it. But I LOVE it! I thought that it was amazing! This is one of my favorite vampire book( or comic).
Of course, I have not watch any of the T.V show or read any other Buffy books except for this one so I don't really know anything abou...more
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Vol. 3
Publisher: Dark Horse Book
# of Pages: 302
Age Rating: 15+
My Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
When I first got this book(comic) from the library, I didn't think that I would like it. But I LOVE it! I thought that it was amazing! This is one of my favorite vampire book( or comic).
Of course, I have not watch any of the T.V show or read any other Buffy books except for this one so I don't really know anything about it, but I thought that it was so neat!
I would give it 5 stars except that I don't really like the vampires that are in there, I kind of like them to be good & evil vampire.
I give it 4 stars.
Enjoy! :D:D:D
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Didnt Keep my interestJun 03, 2009
By Buffyverse
Huge Joss and Buffy Fan, but the stories are too short and unevolved. However, i will continue to support the Whedonverse!
0 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Graphic SF ReaderMay 03, 2008
By Blue Tyson
"- Research Finished"
I have seen omnibus one, but not omnibus two. This volume is certainly a lot more like it than the first, with the Sunnydale High School setting, and madcap vampire and demon slaying.
Demon slumber parties, ice elementals in ice-cream type shops, trashy demon freckly redheads, and more of that sort of thing, and plenty of bad puns to be had, too.
Escaped weredoggies, supernatural movie traps, ensorcelled collectables, all the sort of zany things you want to see.
3.5 out of 5
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