Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973 EAN: 9781569714829 ISBN: 1569714827 Label: Dark Horse Manufacturer: Dark Horse Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 80 Publication Date: September 12, 2000 Publisher: Dark Horse Reading Level: Young Adult Release Date: September 12, 2000 Sales Rank: 943163 Studio: Dark Horse
Book DescriptionFrom the writer of the television series and the most talked about artist on the comics series comes an intricate and explosive graphic novel. Set in Season Two of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the story begins just after Angel killed Jenny Calendar. Giles is a wreck, and Buffy`s not much better, knowing the man she loves is a homicidal maniac. But when the armor of a samurai demon is stolen from a cargo ship, a new battle is pitched to determine who will master the Ring of Fire. With Angel teamed with Spike and Dru, and Giles nearly out of commission, Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Kendra hardly stand a chance.
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Rating: - Reluctance Quickly Faded To Enjoyment
"Ring of Fire" is a graphic novel, written by Doug Petrie who has written notable episodes for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", such as the fan-favorite "Fool for Love." This story takes place in Season Two of Buffy, right after "Passion."
I was surprised by "Ring of Fire." When I began to read it, I was under the false assumption that Christopher Golden (a writer for the comics and books, who hasn't convinced me of his talent yet) had written it. I was immediately blown away by how the ... Read More
Rating: - What more could you ask for?
Maybe I should just list the elements that BTVS fans love that Ring of Fire contains. We have:
1. Spike and Angelus ready to rip each other's throats out fighting over Dru
2.Giles being pushed too far and going into Ripper mode
3. Jenny Calandar's spirit
4. Spike making a Sex Pistols reference
5. a temporary alliance between two characters who hate each other's guts
6. Kenda showing up, kicking [behind], and taking names
Rating: - Night in Lacquered Armor
This story is set in the second season, shortly after Angel returns to being Angelus. We find Buffy and Giles each trying to deal with their separate losses and still focus on the task fate has set them. This time Angelus has managed to steal a set of Samurai armor once worn by Kelgor, a powerful demon lord. If the armor can be returned to Kelgor's corpse, the demon will resurrect and raise an army of the dead. Yet another apocalypse for the Scooby gang to stop.
Rating: - The aftermath of Ms. Calendar's death. . .well done
Some people may not like Ryan Sook's style of drawing but I think it really fits the story and manages to capture various aspects of the characters. This trade has everyone -- Angelus, Dru, Spike, Kendra, the ghost of Ms. Calendar. . .I really really don't want to give away any of the story, but it really is quite good at dealing with Giles' reactions and feelings. Also, Petrie really understands what is cool about BTVS -- there's a part where Joyce offers the Scoobies some lemonade when they're in the ... Read More
Rating: - Superbly enhanced with the impressive artwork
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Ring Of Fire takes place at a time when Angel, the vampire with a soul, had reverted to his murderous ways because when he and Buffy consummated their love and he felt true happiness, the gypsy curse kicked in to thrust him back into pure vampiric evil. The first to die was Watcher Rupert Giles' friend, Jenny Calendar. Now the corpse of a demonic samurai has come across the sea to Sunnydale, promising ultimate power to whoever revives it. An apocalypse is again brewing over the Hellmouth, ... Read More
- Reluctance Quickly Faded To Enjoyment
- Night in Lacquered Armor
