The Vampire Slayer comic books issue 1

1st printing. By Ed Gross and Mark Altman. Two decades after its groundbreaking debut, millions of fans worldwide remain enthralled with the incredible exploits of Joss Whedon's Buffy Summers, the slayer and feminist icon who saved the world...a lot; as well as Angel, the tortured vampire with a soul who fought against the apocalyptic forces of evil. Now, go behind-the-scenes of these legendary series that ushered in the new Golden Age of Television, with the candid recollections of writers, creators, executives, programmers, critics and cast members. Together they unveil the oftentimes shocking true story of how a failed motion picture became an acclaimed cult television series, how that show became a pawn between two networks, and the spin-off series that was as engaging as everything that came before. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 528 pages, Text. Cover price $27.99.

1st printing. By Maureen McGowan. In this thrilling story full of adventure and romance, Sleeping Beauty is more than just a lonely princess waiting for her prince - she's a brave, tenacious girl who never backs down from a challenge. With vampire-slaying talents that she practices in secret, Sleeping Beauty puts her courage to the test in the dark of night, fighting evil as she searches for a way to break the spell that has cut her off from her family. In a special twist, you will have the opportunity to make key decisions for Sleeping Beauty and decide where she goes next - but no matter the choice, the result is a story unlike any fairy tale you've ever read! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 330 pages, Text Only. Cover price $8.95.

1st printing. Collects Tales of the Vampires (2003) #1-5. Written by Joss Whedon, Ben Edlund, Jane Espenson, Brett Matthews, and Drew Goddard. Art by Tim Sale, Scott Morse, Alex Sanchez, J. Alexander, Jeff Parker, Vatche Mavlian, Cameron Stewart, Paul Lee, Derek Fridolfs, Sean Phillips, Ben Stenbeck, and Cliff Richards. Cover by Mike Mignola. The creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites with the writers from his hit TV shows including Tick creator and Angel Executive Producer Ben Edlund for an imaginative and frightening look into the history of vampires in the world of the Slayer. Intricately woven around a central story by Whedon featuring a group of young Watchers in training meeting their first undead, Whedon's staff of writers present stories ranging from medieval times to the Depression to today, as well as Buffy's rematch with Dracula and Angel's ongoing battle with his own demons. Wrapped in a haunting cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. ? Features stories by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel creator Joss Whedon and art by a line-up of today's comics superstars. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. NOTE: "An entertaining anthology of Slayerverse yarns written by Buffy staff writers." -Entertainment Weekly Cover price $15.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects Tales of the Vampires (2003) #1-5. Written by Joss Whedon, Ben Edlund, Jane Espenson, Brett Matthews, and Drew Goddard. Art by Tim Sale, Scott Morse, Alex Sanchez, J. Alexander, Jeff Parker, Vatche Mavlian, Cameron Stewart, Paul Lee, Derek Fridolfs, Sean Phillips, Ben Stenbeck, and Cliff Richards. Cover by Mike Mignola. The creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites with the writers from his hit TV shows including Tick creator and Angel Executive Producer Ben Edlund for an imaginative and frightening look into the history of vampires in the world of the Slayer. Intricately woven around a central story by Whedon featuring a group of young Watchers in training meeting their first undead, Whedon's staff of writers present stories ranging from medieval times to the Depression to today, as well as Buffy's rematch with Dracula and Angel's ongoing battle with his own demons. Wrapped in a haunting cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. ? Features stories by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel creator Joss Whedon and art by a line-up of today's comics superstars. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. NOTE: "An entertaining anthology of Slayerverse yarns written by Buffy staff writers." -Entertainment Weekly Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Written by Joss Whedon. TOKYOPOP presents Buffy's 100th episode as you've never seen it before-filled with behind-the-scenes photos, director and actor commentary, excerpts from the uncut script, and intricately designed stunts! In this chilling Cine-Manga adaptation of "The Gift," one of the most unforgettable and shocking episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the apocalypse is at hand in Sunnydale! Buffy must square off against a true god when Glory prepares to use Dawn to unleash all Hell on Earth. The only way to save the day is to kill Dawn-but Buffy refuses to harm her little sister, and the gang heads into battle knowing that some of them may not survive... Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

A new magazine devoted to the undead and those who would destroy them in film, television, and literature, with comprehensive in-depth, behind-the-scenes coverage of the genre. This issue ? a look at the 1931 Tod Browning Dracula starring Bela Lugosi, and the Spanish version shot on the same sets (at night) with the same script; a tongue-in-cheek Sunnydale Survivor's Guide; Frank Langella's Dracula at 20; part 1 of the History of Dark Shadows; an interview with vampire Nick Knight (Geraint Wyn Davies) of Forever Knight; and X-Files director Rob Bowman discuss his plan for the development of vampire novel I Am Legend into a movie set to star Arnold Schwarzenegger." Cover price $6.95.