Buffy versus Edward

For years I have adored the Buffy series and really struggle to love Twilight. Don't get me wrong - I tried (I read the books, hoping to find the love) but I just can't get on board. (This article sums up a lot of my problems with it). So this mash-up is just delicious and oh-so-satisfying! EDITED TO SAY: this article and this one, too might also be of interest. But if you love Twilight, perhaps don't click through...

Agatha Christie Revamped

Photograph from Harper Collins

Since I was nine, I have been a huge Agatha Christie fan.

The Pal has introduced me to Agatha Christie like you've never seen her before - in super slick graphic novel form.

As a keen lover of both graphic novels and the queen of crime, my heart sighs (can hearts do that?) at the very thought of these.

Thought I'd share some of the cover love - swoon!

Images from Harper Collins

Chris Ware

Image via Tate

Chris Ware, of Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth-fame, is one of my favourite graphic novelists. The broadsheet above is entitled The Whitney Prevaricator and is from the Tate Modern.

Yes please, Dr Horrible!

Because Joss Whedon is a genius and an all-round great guy, he is releasing a short film online called Dr Horrible in mid-July (the 15th, 17th and 19th). The catch (not really a catch at all) is that it will be taken offline on the 20th July and then released on DVD. How exciting! The trailer already makes me giggle. I'm a big Nathan Fillion fan in both Buffy and Firefly, so can't wait to see what this is like.

Eeeee!

Another Obsession Rears Its Head...

Images via Dark Horse

About two years ago, the Pal introduced me to Joss Whedon's Firefly. I was so determined not to like it - a comedy about cowboys in space? I don't think so...

Well one episode in, I was hooked. Such great drama, excellent scripts, and a sense of humour. How on earth could it be this good? And how did I miss Buffy and Angel? I confess that I missed the Buffy-train years ago -when flicking through channels I always just kept on going. But after such a good Firefly experience, I geeked out with the complete seasons of Buffy and Angel. And I mean geeked. Out. I can quote lines, I can sing along to the musical episode (oh yeah, there's a musical episode) and I giggle in an anticipatory way when I know the joke coming up. Some say tragic: I say fan...

And the best part of it is that for over a year, Season 8 Buffy has been released by Dark Horse comics! They have been out for over a year, and they are seriously incredible. They read with the same voice of the show, as the writers have stayed the same, and just check out the cover art! I am obsessed with the anime-meets-Buffy aesthetic.

They arrive every month or so, and I get a bona fide little girl thrill (think Christmas morning) when I open up the parcel. It's like I'm getting the real feeling waiting for the cliff-hangers and I couldn't love it more.

For anyone who hasn't gotten into the Whedon-verse, I'm not going to get all judgey or preachy, I'll just say that you are obviously a lesser being for not having experienced this fun. Go! Buy! Geek out!