The Scoobies' mysterious new foes have obtained a powerful instrument that may destroy everything that Buffy has worked so hard to build. Acclaimed screenwriter Drew Goddard (Lost, Cloverfield) continues his fun-filled romp through Tokyo with this third part of "Wolves at the Gate."
This is an issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that earns high marks by just being bona fide Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The story's witty. It's sharp. It's surprising and shocking. It's well drawn with characters who resemble the stars of the show and act in ways consistent with their histories. For what more can a reader or a watcher ask? Read Full Review
In true Buffy fashion, the issue ends with a sequence that will make for a great setup to part four of the arc. What does surprise me is that the next issue marks the end of the arc, and it seems to me like they either won't be able to wrap everything up in one issue, or there's going to be a rushed finale. Here's hoping I'm wrong about both. Read Full Review
Surprising murders do not instant classics make, but great dialogue and beautiful art still make this an above average read. The momentum of Season Eight rolls on. Read Full Review
Cover-*****
Writing-****
Art-***
Story-*****
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