This volume feels like a very natural continuation of the "Buffy" show from where things ended in Season 7! It has a nice balance of action and fighting; some looking into the question of what the world is going to look like now; and touching little family/friend moments, like Buffy and Dawn working to find their balance, as well as Buffy's mysterious kisser. The fifth issue also really was wonderfully done and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this side story.
My one major nitpick is that the return of Amy and Warren felt a bit weird? I think the story would have been strengthened if Buffy had to face a new foe instead of the writers rehashing old faces. Also, I hope this military-ish plot doesn't become too like the Initiative plot from Season 4. It was kinda a slog in the show and it would be nice to see some baddies other than just men with guns and convoluted military ops.
Either way, I'm excited to keep reading into Season 8 and have high hopes for what's next! ( )

Satisfying despite some dubious plot choices - hey, it's BtVS. ( )

This was one of my favorite tv shows and this volume takes up right where the show left off, the writing is superb and the art work top notch as the characters look like the actors. The cover art is especially good. ( )

I wish I could give this a 3 1/2. It had moments where I felt I could hear the characters of the TV show speaking through the script, and others where I was confused or it seemed strained. I liked it enough I've ordered the next! ( )

Occasionally veers too far into the realm of fan-service, and doesn't do the best job establishing itself as its own thing (lack of compelling new characters, places, etc.), but also very much in the tradition of the show. At it's best, really feels like it deserves the "next season" title.

Think Galactic discussion notes: http://positronchicago.blogspot.com/2016/10/think-galactic-buffy-season-8.html ( )