Unseen (Holder and Mariotte novel)
| Industry | Publishing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine, Angel Magazine |
Buffyverse written works encompass Buffy novels, Angel novels, combined Buffy/Angel novels, the Tales of the Slayer series, along with both authorized and fan-created guidebooks.
In the United Kingdom, Titan Magazines produced two periodicals catering to enthusiasts of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel. The inaugural issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine appeared in 1999. Meanwhile, Angel Magazine was published for 24 editions from September 2003 until July 2005. Starting with issue #76 (August 2005), Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine merged with Angel Magazine, adopted a new title reflecting this change, transitioned to a bi-monthly schedule in 2006, and concluded publication with issue #94 in June/July 2007.
Background
| Buffyverse narratives | Setting and timeframe (when specified) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of the Slayer | (Various) | ||||
| Initial anthology featuring Slayers before Buffy's era. | |||||
| Tales of the Slayer | (Various) | ||||
| Second collection focusing on pre-Buffy Slayers. | |||||
| Tales of the Slayer | (Various) | ||||
| Third volume compiling stories of Slayers preceding Buffy. | |||||
| Tales of the Slayer | (Various) | ||||
| Fourth set of narratives about Slayers before Buffy. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Spike and Dru: Pretty Maids All in a Row | 1940s | ||||
| Spike secures Freyja's Strand as a gift for Drusilla's vampire birthday. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Blackout | New York City, 1977 | ||||
| Nikki Wood confronts evil forces while safeguarding her son; Spike arrives in town. | |||||
Buffy Season One
The following stories are set within the timeline of Buffy Season One (spring 1996 through spring 1997).
| Buffyverse tales | Location and period (if applicable) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffy novel: Halloween Rain | Sunnydale, Halloween 1996 | ||||
| During Halloween, Xander and Willow alert Buffy about ominous rainfall. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Night of the Living Rerun | Sunnydale, 1996/97 | ||||
| The Master endeavors to resurrect once more. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Coyote Moon | Sunnydale, summer 1997 | ||||
| A traveling carnival arrives during summer break in Sunnydale. | |||||
| Buffy short story collection: How I Survived My Summer Vacation | Sunnydale & Los Angeles, summer 1997 | ||||
| While Buffy visits her father in Los Angeles, her friends continue battling supernatural threats. | |||||
Buffy Season 2
These narratives are set within the timeline of Buffy Season 2, spanning from autumn 1997 to spring 1998.
| Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if available) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffy novel: Keep Me In Mind | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
| Ethan Rayne makes a return and unleashes a malevolent sorcerer from medieval Bavaria. | |||||
| Buffy novel: The Suicide King | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
| Buffy investigates a wave of student suicides. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Colony | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
| Mayor Wilkins brings Belakane and her "Be the Ultimate You!" program to Sunnydale High. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Night Terrors | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
| A demon known as Night Terror invades dreams, causing turmoil in the waking world. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Bad Bargain | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
| Items from a school rummage sale become infested with Hellmouth parasites after storage in the basement. | |||||
| Buffy novel: After Image | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
| The drive-in theater in Sunnydale reopens amid supernatural disturbances. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Carnival of Souls | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
| A traveling carnival arrives and becomes entwined with the town's supernatural events. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Portal Through Time | Sunnydale, 1997 | ||||
| Followers of the Master journey through time aiming to disrupt the Slayer's lineage and thwart Buffy’s success. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Go Ask Malice: A Slayer's Diary | Boston, December 1997 – June 1998 | ||||
| Faith faces challenges growing up in South Boston before discovering her potential as a Slayer. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Blooded | Sunnydale, 1997/98 | ||||
| The Scooby Gang becomes involved in a conflict between Asian warriors. | |||||
Buffy Season 3
These tales take place during the period of Buffy Season 3, from autumn 1998 through spring 1999.
Buffy Season 4 / Angel Season 1
The narratives set within the Buffyverse take place during the timeframe of Buffy Season 4 alongside Angel Season 1, spanning from autumn 1999 to spring 2000.
| Buffyverse stories | Location, time (if available) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffy novel: Sins of the Father | Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
| Pike pays a visit to Sunnydale. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Child of the Hunt | Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
| The 'Wild Hunt' descends upon Sunnydale. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Ghoul Trouble | Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
| A vampire named Solitaire emerges who is unaffected by sunlight. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Paleo | Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
| Attempts are made to bring dinosaur eggs back to life. | |||||
| Buffy novel: The Evil That Men Do | Sunnydale, 1998 | ||||
| Helen, an ancient vampire, endeavors to summon a destructive goddess. | |||||
| Buffy novel: The Deathless | Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
| Ring Day is approaching at Sunnydale High School. | |||||
| Buffy book: Doomsday Deck | Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
| Justine, a tarot card reader, arrives in town. | |||||
| ' Buffy ' book : ' Immortal ' | Sunnydale , 1999 | ||||
| Buffy confronts Veronique , a vampire who cannot die . | |||||
| ' Buffy ' book : ' Prime Evil ' | Sunnydale , spring , 1999 | ||||
| A new teacher , Crystal Gregory , causes Buffy to suffer panic attacks . | |||||
| ' Buffy ' book : ' Revenant ' | Sunnydale , spring , 1999 | ||||
| A Chinese gang arrives in town . | |||||
| ' Buffy ' book : ' Power of Persuasion ' | Sunnydale , spring , 1999 | ||||
| The Moon family attempts to establish a “Womyn Power” group amid strange murders . | |||||
| ' Buffy ' book : ' Resurrecting Ravana ' | Sunnydale , spring , 1999 | ||||
| Rakshasa assist in bringing back the ancient Hindu deity Ravana . | |||||
| ' Buffy ' books : ' The Gatekeeper ' [ Trilogy ] |
Sunnydale , spring , 1999 | ||||
|
‘’The Gatekeeper’’ struggles to maintain reality’s boundaries against mounting dangers . | |||||
| Buffyverse stories | Setting and period (when specified) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel novel: Not Forgotten | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| Angel Investigations provides support to immigrants facing difficulties. | |||||
| Buffy novels: Lost Slayer [series] |
Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
| Buffy, now attending UC Sunnydale, confronts vampires marked with bat tattoos threatening the Scooby Gang's future. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Oz: Into the Wild | Sunnydale, 1999 | ||||
| Oz sets out on a personal journey after departing from home. | |||||
| Angel novel: Close to the Ground | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| Angel is hired by a prominent Hollywood studio executive. | |||||
| Angel novel: Soul Trade | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| Angel investigates the theft of souls under mysterious circumstances. | |||||
| Angel novel: Redemption | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| A wealthy actress turns to Angel for help. | |||||
| Angel novel: Shakedown | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| Doyle receives a vision indicating significant forthcoming turmoil. | |||||
| Angel novel: Hollywood Noir | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| The discovery of a decayed body at a Hollywood location signals trouble ahead. | |||||
| Angel novel: Avatar | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| Cordelia suggests creating a website for their detective firm. | |||||
| Angel novel: Bruja | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| An attack on a priest by a woman unsettles the L.A. community. | |||||
| Angel novel: The Summoned | Los Angeles, 1999 | ||||
| Terri Miller, a nervous young woman, arrives in Los Angeles. | |||||
| Buffy novel: These Our Actors | Sunnydale, 2000 | ||||
| Willow enrolls in drama class while Spike reminisces about Cecily. | |||||
| Buffy/Angel novels: Unseen [Trilogy] |
Sunnydale and Los Angeles, 2000 | ||||
| Buffy and Angel work together to address teenage disappearances and gang conflicts in L.A. | |||||
Buffy Season 5 / Angel Season 2
The following Buffyverse narratives are set within the timeframe of Buffy Season 5 and Angel Season 2, spanning from fall 2000 to spring 2001.
| Buffyverse tales | Setting and period (when specified) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel novel: Image | Los Angeles, 1950s/2000 | ||||
| A malevolent ancient force seeks to manipulate a painting. | |||||
| Angel novel: Stranger to the Sun | Los Angeles, 2000 | ||||
| Wesley comes into possession of an enigmatic parcel. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Wisdom of War | Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
| Two extraordinary aquatic beings emerge in Sunnydale. | |||||
| Angel novel: Vengeance | Los Angeles, 2001 | ||||
| Lily Pierce’s motivational talks gain widespread attention across the city. | |||||
| Angel novel: Haunted | Los Angeles, 2001 | ||||
| Cordelia participates in a reality TV challenge inside a haunted residence. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Tempted Champions | Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
| A lethal combatant targets both humans and vampires alike. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Little Things | Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
| The community faces terror from unknown miniature creatures. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Crossings | Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
| Xander encounters a frightening beta version of an immersive video game. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Sweet Sixteen | Sunnydale, 2001 | ||||
| Dawn forms a friendship with a girl named Arianna. | |||||
Buffy Season 6 / Angel Season 3
These stories take place during the period covering Buffy Season 6 and Angel Season 3, from autumn 2001 through spring 2002.
| Buffyverse narratives | Setting and timeframe (if known) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffy/Angel novel: Cursed | Los Angeles, 2001 | ||||
| An orchestrated campaign targets Spike; Angel and Spike are forced to collaborate to confront their troubled histories. | |||||
| Angel novel: Sanctuary | Los Angeles, 2001 | ||||
| A destructive blast occurs at Caritas. | |||||
| Angel anthology: The Longest Night | Los Angeles, 2001 | ||||
| On December 21, Angel and his team face the challenges presented by the year's longest night. | |||||
| Buffy/Angel novel: Monster Island | Sunnydale, Los Angeles, Monster Island, 2001 | ||||
| The Fang Gang joins forces with the Scooby Gang to protect a refuge for half-blood demons. | |||||
| Angel novel: Endangered Species | Los Angeles, 2001 | ||||
| Angel reflects on the morality of eliminating all vampires. | |||||
| Angel novel: Impressions | Los Angeles, 2001 | ||||
| A man pursued by a demon seeks refuge at the Hotel. | |||||
| Buffy novels | Setting and year |
|---|
| 'Wicked Willow' series | Sunnydale, 2002 |
| 'Explores consequences if Dark Willow's return to goodness is delayed.' |
Buffy Season 7–8 / Angel Season 4–5
The narratives set within the Buffyverse take place during the timeframe of Buffy Season 7 and Angel Season 4, spanning from autumn 2002 through spring 2003.
| Buffyverse narratives | Setting, Period (when specified) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffy/Angel novel: Seven Crows | Mexico, 2002 | ||||
| Buffy and Angel join forces with Riley, Sam, and Finn to investigate supernatural disturbances occurring between Mexico and Arizona. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Apocalypse Memories | Sunnydale, 2002 | ||||
| Willow becomes anxious that her magical abilities might turn malevolent as Angel Michael heralds an impending apocalypse in Sunnydale. | |||||
| Angel novel: Dark Mirror | Los Angeles, 2002 | ||||
| The team faces off against sinister versions of themselves. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Mortal Fear | Sunnydale, 2002 | ||||
| Simon sends Buffy on quests to gather pieces of a mystical sword, though his true intentions remain ambiguous. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Spark and Burn | Sunnydale, 2002 | ||||
| Spike endures mental turmoil while revisiting memories in a school basement. | |||||
| Buffy/Angel novel: Heat | Sunnydale, Los Angeles, 2002 | ||||
| Buffy and Angel confront an ancient entity known as the Possessor, once called "Qin." | |||||
| Angel novel: Solitary Man | Los Angeles, 2002 | ||||
| Team Angel encounters an elderly woman aspiring to become a detective. | |||||
| Angel novel: Love and Death | Los Angeles, 2002 | ||||
| A radio personality stirs up demon hunters. | |||||
| Angel novel: Monolith | Los Angeles, 2002 | ||||
| A colossal monolith mysteriously materializes on Hollywood Boulevard. | |||||
| Angel novel: Nemesis | Los Angeles, 2003 | ||||
| Fred's former graduate school acquaintance requests assistance at a prominent scientific institution. | |||||
| Angel novel: Book of the Dead | Los Angeles, 2003 | ||||
| A former Watcher colleague of Wesley arrives in LA to attend a rare book auction. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Queen of the Slayers | Sunnydale, Cleveland, Italy; Summer 2003–2004 | ||||
| Numerous potential slayers awaken worldwide as dark forces band together to oppose the emerging new order. | |||||
| Buffy novel: Dark Congress | 2003–2004 | ||||
| After five centuries, demonic and monstrous factions prepare to assemble once more. | |||||
- One Thing Or Your Mother (authored by Kirsten Beyer) – August 2007
Authors
- (w/) = Indicates collaboration with another author from the Buffyverse
- (s) = Denotes a short story
Below is an alphabetical list of writers who have created novels set within the Buffyverse universe:
- Pierce Askegren – After Image
- Laura J. Burns – Colony (w/), Apocalypse Memories (w/)
- Denise Ciencin – Nemesis (w/), Mortal Fear (w/)
- Scott Ciencin – Sweet Sixteen, Vengeance (w/), Nemesis (w/), Mortal Fear (w/)
- Arthur Byron Cover – Night of the Living Rerun
- Don DeBrandt – Shakedown
- Keith R.A. DeCandido – Blackout
- Cameron Dokey – Here Be Monsters, The Summoned, How I Survived My Summer Vacation (s)
- Doranna Durgin – Impressions, Fearless, The Longest Night (s)
- Diana G. Gallagher – Authored Obsidian Fate, Prime Evil, Doomsday Deck, Spark and Burn, and Bad Bargain
- Craig Shaw Gardner – Wrote Return to Chaos and Dark Mirror
- Ray Garton – Author of Resurrecting Ravana
- Laura Anne Gilman – Co-wrote Visitors and Deep Water (w/)
- Christopher Golden – Numerous works including titles such as Halloween Rain, Blooded, and the Gatekeeper trilogy, frequently collaborating with others.
- Christie Golden – Provided short stories including contributions to the collection Tales of the Slayer.
- Alice Henderson – Known for novels like Night Terrors and Portal Through Time.
- Nancy Holder – A prolific contributor with many novels, including collaborations on the Gatekeeper series and individual works like The Evil That Men Do.
- Dan Jolley – Co-authored the Angel title Vengeance.
- Dori Koogler – Joint author of These Our Actors.
- Robert Joseph Levy – Recognized for works such as The Suicide King, along with entries in the Tales of the Slayer anthology.
- Ashley McConnell – Collaborator on These Our Actors and author of Angel novels like Book of the Dead.
- Jeff Mariotte – Extensive author of Angel novels including the Unseen Trilogy, Hollywood Noir, and Sanctuary.
- Elizabeth Massie – Writer of the Buffy title Power of Persuasion.
- Melinda Metz – Co-author of both Colony and Apocalypse Memories.
- Rebecca Moesta – Authored the short story Little Things.
- Yvonne Navarro – Creator of the Wicked Willow trilogy as well as several short stories.
- Mel Odom – Known for multiple Buffy and Angel novels such as Unnatural Selection and Redemption, plus contributions to Tales of the Slayer short stories.
- John Passarella – Wrote titles including Ghoul Trouble and Angel novels like Avatar.
- Paul Ruditis – Contributed a short story titled ToS: The Show Must Go On.
- Josepha Sherman – Collaborated on Buffy novels such as Visitors and Deep Water.
- Thomas E. Sniegoski – Co-author of Angel novels including Soul Trade and crossover works like Buffy/Angel's Monster Island.
- John Vornholt – Authored Buffy novels including Coyote Moon and crossover stories such as Seven Crows.
Canonical considerations
The novels mentioned do not belong to the recognized Buffyverse canon. They showcase original narratives crafted by various authors rather than reflecting the established Buffyverse continuity. Unlike fan-created fiction, their story summaries received early approval from Fox and Joss Whedon (or his representatives), which authorized their release as official Buffy or Angel branded products (refer to the main article for more information).
"Watcher's Guides"
The Official Buffy the Vampire Slayer guides offer detailed explorations of the series, including episode summaries, excised script excerpts, character biographies, interviews, music and monster catalogs, special annotations, and behind-the-scenes insights.
| Volume 1 Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| "Mythology of Buffy" | Examination of slayers and vampires. |
| "Sunnydale Guidebook" | A tour through the town. |
| "Character Guide" | Profiles of principal characters. |
| "Episode Guide" | Coverage of Seasons 1 & 2. |
| "Monster Guide" | Key vampires and demons. |
| "Bloodlust" | Romantic relationships in Sunnydale. |
| "Behind the Scenes" | Interviews with cast and crew. |
| "Music" | Songs featured in Seasons 1–2. |
| Volume 2 Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| "Buffyverse: Character Guide" | Profiles of main characters. |
| "Buffyverse: The Pain" | Reflections on love and loss in Sunnydale. |
| "Episode Guide" | Coverage of Seasons 3 & 4. |
| "Cast Profiles" | Actor biographies. |
| "Creating Buffy" | Behind-the-scenes report on "The I in Team," including interviews. |
| "Bands of Buffy" | Conversations with bands featured on the series. |
| "Merchandising" | Overview of related spinoff products. |
Watcher's Guide Volume III centers on episode summaries for Seasons 5–7 and contains essays by various authors:
| Contributor | Volume 3 Essays |
|---|---|
| Ginger Buchanan | "The Journey of Jonathan Levinson" |
| Hank Wagner | "The Family Hour" |
| Rob Francis | "Buffy from a British perspective" |
| Maryelizabeth Hart | "Slaying the Big Lies: Love conquers all, and other monstrous myths" |
| Allie Costa | "A Part of Something, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer: My First Long-Term Relationship" |
| Scott and Denise Cienin | "I Know You Are, but Who Am I?: Dawn" |
| Charles De Lint | "Why I Like Buffy" |
| James Moore | "Monsters Made to Order" |
| Joss Whedon ("Restless" teleplay), Paul Ruditis (commentary) | "Restless: A Path to Premonitions" |
| Micol Ostow | "Chosen: A Postmodern Postmortem of Buffy as a Contemporary Icon" |
"Casefiles"
These official companion books to Angel mirror the format of the Watcher's Guides, providing extensive episode guides, visuals, quotations, and behind-the-scenes features.
Volume I encompasses Angel Seasons 1 & 2.
Volume II covers Angel Seasons 3 & 4.
Unofficial guidebooks
These publications are not authorized by 20th Century Fox as official merchandise for Buffy or Angel.
Keith Topping
Keith Topping has written numerous unofficial companion guides for television series such as The X Files, The Avengers, and both Buffy (Slayer) and Angel (Hollywood Vampire).
His guides offer detailed episode breakdowns, emphasizing subtle and often overlooked elements.
Slayer
The initial release of Slayer appeared in the UK in December 1999, covering the first three seasons of Buffy. Since then, it has undergone several updates, with the most recent version, titled Complete Slayer, encompassing all seven seasons.
Topping categorizes his episode analyses under the following headings:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| "Dreaming (As Blondie Once Said) is Free" | Observations on dream sequences. |
| "Dudes and Babes" | Examination of character appeal. |
| "Authority Sucks" | Instances of Buffy’s struggles with authority figures. |
| "Mom's Apple Pie" | Exploration of family relationships, particularly between Buffy and Joyce. |
| "Denial Thy Name is Joyce" | Insights into Buffy's mother’s self-deception. |
| "It's a Designer Label" | Commentary on fashion and wardrobe choices. |
| "References" | Identification of cultural allusions. |
| "Geek-Speak" | Notes on cultural elements related to the Trio (Warren Mears, Andrew Wells, Jonathan Levinson). |
| "Bitch!" | Highlights of female antagonism moments. |
| "Awesome!" | Topping’s picks for standout action or humor scenes. |
| "Valley-Speak" | Analysis of Californian teen slang usage. |
| "Cigarettes and Alcohol" | Depictions of teenage rebellion. |
| "Logic Let Me Introduce You to This Window" | Recognition of continuity mistakes and bloopers. |
| "I Just Love Your Accent" | Commentary on British accents and related perceptions. |
| "Quote/Unquote" | Selection of notable dialogue excerpts. |
Hollywood Vampire
Multiple editions of Hollywood Vampire exist, with the most extensive (published February 2004) covering the first four seasons of Angel. Additionally, a 228-page companion titled Hollywood Vampire: The Apocalypse, focusing on Season 5, was published in May 2005.
This guide employs a structure similar to that of Slayer, organizing episodes into categories such as:
| "Hollywood Vampire" categories | Description |
|---|---|
| "Dreaming (As Buffy often proved) is Free" | Commentary on dream sequences. |
| "Dudes and Babes" | Evaluation of character attractiveness. |
| "It's a Designer Label" | Details regarding fashion and character styling. |
| "References" | Identification of cultural references. |
| "West Hollywood" | Notes on references to Angel's sexuality. |
| "The Charisma Show" | Focused analysis on significant Cordelia moments. |
| "L.A.-Speak" | Observations on Californian dialects and speech patterns. |
| "There's a Ghost in my House" | Instances featuring Phantom Dennis appearances. |
| "Sex, Drugs, and Rock'n Roll" | Mentions of characters’ more rebellious behaviors. |
| "Logic Let Me Introduce You to This Window" | Documentation of continuity errors and mistakes. |
| "I Just Love Your Accent" | Insights into perceptions surrounding British accents. |
| "Quote/Unquote" | Compilation of memorable dialogue selections. |
Nikki Stafford
Nikki Stafford has contributed guides for both Buffy and Angel, offering valuable perspectives on the shows’ production processes and audience reception.
Bite Me
The September 2002 issue of Bite Me encompasses reviews for Buffy Seasons 1 through 6 and provides concise evaluations of Angel Seasons 1 to 3. It also contains behind-the-scenes features and a detailed biography of Sarah Michelle Gellar, making it particularly appealing to enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Once Bitten
Published in October 2004, Once Bitten serves as a comprehensive guide to Angel Seasons 1 through 5. This volume includes the show's history, profiles of prominent fan websites, an analysis of academic recognition for both series, as well as valuable behind-the-scenes insights relevant to media and business analysts.
Dusted
Authored by Lawrence Miles, Pearson Lars, and Dickson Christa, and released by Mad Norwegian Press in November 2003, Dusted presents an in-depth analysis of seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The book features a thorough episode guide alongside summaries of the Buffy comics and novels published prior to 2003.
The Girl's Got Bite
Kathleen Tracy’s second edition, issued in May 2003, covers content up to the midpoint of Season Seven of Buffy. It contains episode summaries, biographies of cast members, trivia sections, and exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary.
Magazines
This publication offered extensive exploration of the Buffyverse, including interviews with cast and crew, detailed episode guides, character profiles, production insights, and coverage of comic book tie-ins. It also reviewed associated novels and merchandise but did not include critiques of episodes or DVD releases.
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| Issue | Date | Interviews | Features | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 1999 | David Boreanaz | 'Ask Joss', 'Slayer Palooza' (Music in the Bronze), 'How to Identify a Vampire', Comic: "Wu-tang Fang" | (None) |
| #2 | Nov 1999 | James Marsters, Juliet Landau, Robia La Morte | 'Ask Joss', 'Dust to Dust' (Digital special effects), Comic: "The Final Cut" | (None) |
| #3 | Dec 1999 | Anthony Stewart Head | 'High School Hell' (cast and crew school experiences), 'Thoroughly Modern Magic' (witchcraft in show), Comic: "Hey, Good Looking, part 1" | (None) |
| #4 | Jan 2000 | Charisma Carpenter | Villain guide part 1, Comic: "Hey, Good Looking, part 2" | (None) |
| #5 | Feb 2000 | (None) | Angel series report, Villain guide part 2, Comic: "A Boy Named 'Sue'" | (None) |
| #6 | Mar 2000 | Seth Green, Bianca Lawson | Buffy Season 1 episode guide, 'Dead and Loving It' (Vampires in pop culture), Comic: "A Nice Girl Like You" | (None) |
| #7 | Apr 2000 | James Marsters, Juliet Landau, Mark Metcalf | 'Sunnydale Tour': cemetery, 'Evil Twin' (Vamp Willow feature), Comic: "Love Sick Blues I" | (None) |
| #8 | May 2000 | Kristine Sutherland | Buffy Season 2 episode guide, Sunnydale High tour, Stunt team feature, Comic: "Love Sick Blues II" | (None) |
| #9 | Jun 2000 | Nicholas Brendon, Eliza Dushku | Buffy bedroom tour, Comic: "Lost Highway" | (None) |
| #10 | Jul 2000 | Harry Groener | Buffy Season 3 episode guide, Buffy's house set feature, Comic: "She's No Lady I" | (None) |
| #11 | Aug 2000 | Joss Whedon, Emma Caulfield | Library set report, costume design feature, Comic: "She's No Lady I" | (None) |
| #12 | Sep 2000 | Joss Whedon, Armin Shimerman | Make-up feature, Comic: "Old Friend" | (None) |
| #13 | Oct 2000 | Glenn Quinn, Danny Strong | 'Bite Club' poll on favorite vampires, Comic: "Double Cross" | (None) |
| #14 | Nov 2000 | Marc Blucas, Mercedes McNab, Dagny Kerr | Buffy's dorm room tour; Episode Spotlight: "Fear Itself"; Make-up feature; Comic: "Paint the Town Red I" | (None) |
| #15 | Dec 2000 | Alyson Hannigan; Parker Abrams (pretend interview) | Initiative tour; Episode Spotlight: "Hush"; College survival guide; Comic: "Paint the Town Red II" | (None) |
| #16 | Jan 2001 | Amber Benson | Angel Season 1 episode guide; UC Sunnydale tour; Paranormal investigators report; Cordy's apartment set; Episode Spotlight: "A New Man"; Comic: "The Blood of Carthage I" | Reviews include Ring of Fire, Pretty Maids All in a Row, Ghoul Trouble |
| #17 | Feb 2001 | Bai Ling | Demonic possession feature; Buffy Season 4 episode guide; Set reports on Xander's room & Angel's offices; Episode Spotlight: "Welcome to the Hellmouth"; Comic: "The Blood of Carthage II" | Reviews highlight top novels such as Blooded, Power of Persuasion, How I Survived My Summer Vacation, and The Gatekeeper |
| #18 | Mar 2001 | Lindsay Crouse et al. | Angel's apartment set report; Buffy's Love Quiz; Top sexiest men poll; Buffy Art Team feature; Comic: "The Blood of Carthage III" | Reviews include Watcher's Guide II, Doomsday Deck, Jonathan |
| Issue | Date | Interviews | Features | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #01 | Sep 2003 | David Boreanaz, Stephanie Romanov | Episode Guide (Seasons 1-4 of Angel), Cordelia spotlight | Compilation of Angel novels, DVD bonus content |
| #02 | Oct 2003 | Alexis Denisof, Mercedes McNab, Jeffrey Bell, Mark Lutz ('Groo') | Guide to L.A. filming locations | Angel comics, trading cards, RPG, action figures, top trumps. |
| #03 | Nov 2003 | Joss Whedon, Amy Acker, Keith Szarabajka ('Holtz'), Sean Astin (director of "Soulless") | Angel personality quiz | (None) |
| #04 | Dec 2003 | Vincent Kartheiser, Julie Benz | Convention coverage featuring the entire Angel writing team | (None) |
| #05 | Christmas 2003 | J. August Richards, Andy Hallett | Season 5 focus on new set designs, 'An Angel Christmas' shopping guide for the Fang Gang | (None) |
| #06 | Jan 2004 | David Boreanaz, Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain | Spike spotlight, "Conviction" set report | - |
| #07 | Feb 2004 | James Marsters | "Unleashed" set report, Wolfram and Hart overview | - |
| #08 | Mar 2004 | Mercedes McNab, Jeffrey Bell | 'Angel's Angels' (exploring Angel’s relationships with women), Behind the scenes of Mr Pee-Pee & Monster-Lorne ("Life of the Party") | (None) |
| #09 | Apr 2004 | David Fury, Sarah Thompson, Juliet Landau | Costume feature, "Soul Purpose" set report, makeup insights | (None) |
| #10 | May 2004 | Team Angel (main cast), Tom Lenk, Jonathan Woodward ('Knox') | "Damage" set report, Fred's Lab set design details | Reviews of "Dark Mirror", "Solitary Man", "Nemesis" |
| #11 | Jun 2004 | Amy Acker, Navi Rawat ('Dana') | Pylea travel guide, Set report: "A Hole in the World" episode | (None) |
| #12 | 2004 | James Marsters, Steven S. DeKnight, Adam Baldwin ('Hamilton'), Vincent Kartheiser | Design of Angel’s penthouse set, Fred intelligence test feature | - |
| #13 | Jul 2004 | Alexis Denisof | Article on Dave Roberts (weatherman and father to David Boreanaz), Stunt work feature, Episode Guide (Angel Seasons 4, part 1) | - |
| #14 | Aug 2004 | Eliza Dushku | Set report on "Not Fade Away", Episode Guide (Angel Seasons 4, part 2), Props feature, 'Angel Eye' comedy sketch about the Fang Gang in a reality show format | (None) |
| #15 | Sep 2004 | J. August Richards, Ben Edlund, David Denman ('Skip'), Jaime Bergman ('Amanda', wife of David Boreanaz) | Lorne's Karaoke advice, Special effects feature | (None) |
| #16 | Oct 2004 | David Boreanaz | Editing insights, "Not Fade Away" set report, Spider-demons from Season 4 Jasmine storyline, Jeffrey Bell commentary on Season 5 episode (part 1) | (None) |
| #17 | Nov 2004 | Christian Kane,Gina Torres('Jasmine'),Stephanie Romanov | Jeffrey Bell commentary on Season 5 episode(part2), Top 20 villains list, Vampire spotlight | (None) |
| Year | Yearbook 2004 | Joss Whedon,David Boreanaz,J. August Richards,James Marsters,Amy Acker,Alexis Denisof,Andy Hallett | Comprehensive A-Z of Angel, Season 5 special edition; episode highlights with interviews from writers and cast; insights into sets and costumes; top moments and character breakdowns | None |
| #18 | Jan 2005 | Mercedes McNab,Julie Benz,Juliet Landau,Drew Goddard,Mark Lutz('Groo') | Feature on The Shanshu Prophecy | Reviews of "Book of the Dead","Love and Death" |
| #19 | Feb 2005 | Jeffrey Bell,Sarah Thompson,Jenny Mollen('Nina'),Sam Anderson('Holland Manners') | Top 25 episodes of Angel | (None) |
| #20 | Mar 2005 | James Marsters,David Boreanaz,kelly Manners(Producer) | Monsters feature,Wolfram and Hart application form | (None) |
| #21 | Apr 2005 | David Greenwalt,Amy Acker,Laurel Holloman('Justine'),Garry Grubs & Jennifer Griffin('Mr & Mrs Burkle') | Demons feature | - |
| #22 | May 2005 | Alexis Denisof | Information on "The Curse", Spike quiz, Angel puppet spotlight, Charisma Carpenter article | (None) |
| #23 | Jun 2005 | Andy Hallett,Ryan Alvarez('Mr Pee-Pee') | Monsters feature, Angel quiz, Wolfram and Hart Health and Safety guide, Top 20 funniest moments | (None) |
| #24 | July 2005 | Jeffrey Bell,Steven S. DeKnight,Ben Edlund,David Fury,Drew Goddard,Elizabeth Craft,Sarah Fain,Valdmir Kulich('The Beast') | Behind the scenes look at "The Curse", detailed quiz, Actor/Character profiles | (None) |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, including Angel
| Issue | Date | Interviews | Features | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | Aug 2005 | Michelle Trachtenberg, Vincent Kartheiser, Hinton Battle ('Sweet') | Timeline (part 1), Hypotheticals of the Buffyverse | "Keep Me In Mind", Angel puppet |
| #77 | Sep 2005 | Alexa Davalos, Seth Green, K. Todd Reeman ('Mr Trick') | Timeline (part 2), Episode Focus: "Lies My Parents Told Me", Behind the scenes of "Old Times" | "Queen of the Slayers" |
| #78 | Oct 2005 | Amber Benson, Clare Kramer, Adam Baldwin, Matthew James ('Merl'), Diana G. Gallagher | Article on action figures, Timeline (part 3), Behind the scenes of "Spark and Burn", Feature on band Splendid | - |
| #79 | Nov 2005 | Charisma Carpenter, Christian Kane, Sharon Ferguson ('First Slayer'), Kali Rocha, Tim Minear | Timeline (part 4), Guide to Surviving an Apocalypse, Episode Spotlight: "You're Welcome" | "The Curse" #1-2, "Spark and Burn" |
| #80 | Dec 2005 | Alexis Denisof, Anthony Stewart Head, Adam Busch, Andy Hallett | How to Become a Watcher, Angel Booster event coverage, Timeline (part 5), Classic Scene: "Bad Girls" | "Old Times", "The Curse" #3 |
| Year | Yearbook Jan 2006 | Joss Whedon, David Boreanaz, Nicholas Brendon, Iyari Limon, Amy Acker, Andy Hallett, and cast from Buffy/Angel/Firefly (Johnathan Woodward, Jeff Rickets, Carlos Jacott, Andy Umberger) | Annual review, Buffy/Angel accolades, Most Daring Moments, Sarah Michelle Gellar feature, "Now and Then" (highlighting Buffyverse pilots and finales), "Seen and Heard" (actor quotes), extended quiz. | None |
| #81 | Feb 2006 | Jane Espenson, Alyson Hannigan, James Marsters, Sarah Thompson, Carrey Cannon ('Female oracle') | Make-up tutorial, Episode analysis with Espenson: "Superstar" | "The Curse" #4-5, The Gift (TokyoPop) |
| #82 | Mar 2006 | Seth Green, Amy Acker, Jordan Baker ('Sheila Rosenberg', Willow's mother), Jenny Mollen, Bailey Chase ('Graham') | Behind the scenes of "Spike: Lost and Found", Episode Spotlight: "Fredless", Unlikely in Love feature | "Night Terrors", "Colony" |
| #83 | Apr 2006 | Drew Greenberg, Eliza Dushku, Dennis Christopher ('Cyvus Vale'), Robia La Morte | Convention report, Article on Doyle, Episode analysis: "The Killer in Me", Buffy basics guide | "Old Friends" #1, "After Image" |
| #84 | Spring 2005 | Danny Strong, J. August Richards, Michele Kelly ('Alonna Gunn') | Angel FAQ, Stunt feature, Top 10 recurring characters, Episode Spotlight: "Smile Time" | "Old Times", "Old Friends" #2 |
| #85 | Jun 2006 | Alexis Denisof, Julie Benz, Stacey Travis ('Senator Brucker'), Ethan Erickson ('Percy West') | Inside look at Angel spotlight comics, Generation gap article comparing older and younger characters, Interviews with The Potentials, Classic Scene: "In the Dark" | "Old Wounds", "Old Friends" #3 |
| #86 | Jul 2006 | David Boreanaz, James Leary ('Clem'), Armin Shimerman, Brody Hutzler ('Landok'), T.J. Thyne (Lorne's assistant at W&H) | Buffy Writer's Handbook (part 1 of 7), Episode analysis: "Fear, Itself", Episode Spotlight: "The Wish" | "Old Friends" #4, "Carnival of Souls", "Spike vs Dracula" #1 |
| #87 | Aug 2006 | Nicholas Brendon, Christian Kane, George Hertzberg, Brigis Brannagh ('Virginia Bryce'), Robert Joseph Levy | Behind the scenes of Go Ask Malice, Buffy Writer's Handbook (part 2 of 7), Action figures feature, Weapons spotlight | "Spike vs Dracula" #2, "Spike: Lost and Found", "Old Friends" #5 |
| #88 | Sep 2006 | Keith R. A. DeCandido (author), David Boreanaz, Vincent Kartheiser, Keith Szarabajka ('Holtz'), James Marsters, Michelle Trachtenberg, Amber Benson, John Billingson ('Dr Royce') | Buffy Writer's Handbook (part 3 of 7), Buffy's top kills, Behind the scenes of Blackout, Cordelia character profile, Episode Spotlight: "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been", Buffy versus Faith comparison, Top Spike moments, Spike timeline overview, Set highlights featuring key locations, Angelus guide to villainy | "Spotlight", Angel scriptbooks (IDW) |
| #89 | Oct 2006 | Amy Acker, Clare Kramer, Anthony Stewart Head | Buffy Writer's Handbook (part 4 of 7), Stand-ins on Buffy/Angel, Dimensions explored during the series feature, Classic scene spotlight: "Welcome to the Hellmouth" | Go Ask Malice, "Spike vs Dracula" #3, "Spotlight" |
| #90 | Nov 2006 | Vincent Kartheiser,Gina Torres('Jasmine'),Marc Blucas | Buffy Writer's Handbook(part5of7), San Diego Comic Con report on Buffyverse collectibles,"Show Some Initiative"(Initiative questionnaire),"Top Recurring Angel Characters",Episode Spotlight:"Spin the Bottle" | "[Spike vs Dracula(Angelcomic)]"#4,"Doyle Spotlight","Angel Scriptbook: Five by Five" |
| #91 | Dec/Jan2007 | J.August Richards,James Marsters | Buffy Writer's Handbook(part6of7),Buffy Season8 coverage,Buffy Awards feature,Juliet Landau profile,Buffy Christmas special coverage,Booster Bash convention report,set highlights,"Classic scene":"Reunion" | "[Spike vs Dracula(Angelcomic)]"#5,"Connor Spotlight",Blackout(Buffy novel) |
| #92 | Feb/Mar2007 | David Boreanaz,Alyson Hannigan,Anthony Stewart Head,Sarah Michelle Gellar,Scott L.Schwartz(guest star) | Buffy Writer's Handbook(part7of7),"Buffy's Battle of the Sexes"(feminism feature),Charisma Carpenter profile,james Marsters convention report,set profiles(school library/principal's office) | "[Spike: Asylum]" #1,The Return(2006 film)(film starring Gellar),"Angel Scriptbook: Sanctuary" |
| #93 | April/May2007 | Joss Whedon,Steven S.DeKnight ,Julie Benz ,Amy Acker ,Elisabeth Röhm ,Scott L.Schwartz(guest star) | Episode analysis:"Dead Things"(with DeKnight),Top ten weapons,"Classic scene":"Amends",Booster events convention report,"Good Clean Pun"(wordplay in Buffy),Set profiles(Buffy's dorm room/Dracula's mansion) | "[Spike: Asylum]" #2-4,"Masks(Angelcomic) ", "Auld Lang Syne(Angelcomic) " #1-2,"Portal Through Time " |
| #94 | June/July2007(Final issue) | Nicholas Brendon ,Juliet Landau ,Jo Chen (comic artist),Mercedes McNab ,Mark Lutz(actor),Harry Groener ,Camden Toy ,Keith Szarabajka | 10th Anniversary panel for Buffy,Bones(TV series) companion piece,Episodic focus:"All the Way",The Angel Awards,Michele Trachtenberg profile,"What Not To Wear",Firefly Convention Report,Farewell message | "[Spike: Asylum]" #5,"Auld Lang Syne(Angelcomic) " #3-4,"Bad Bargain " |
See also
External links
Authorized guides
- Nika-summers.com - Evaluation of Watcher's Guides Volume I
- Revolutionsf.com - Critique of Watcher's Guides Volume I
- Nika-summers.com - Assessment of Watcher's Guides Volume II
- The11thhour.com - Analysis of Watcher's Guides Volume II
Unofficial guides
- Buffyverse
- Books about the Buffyverse
- Lists of novels based on works
- Defunct science fiction magazines published in the United Kingdom
- Monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom
- Speculative fiction magazines published in the United Kingdom
- Titan Magazines titles
- Magazines established in 1997
- Bi-monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom
- Magazines disestablished in 2007
- Pocket Books books