This is a List of Buffyverse comics including different categories of different types of publications.
Categories
Buffy comics
These were published by Dark Horse, originally in comic format but then gathered into volumes of trade paperbacks. They were published from 1998 until 2004. A small number of Buffy comics have not been included in trade paperbacks. These include the comics: Giles, Jonathan, and Reunion. Dark Horse, under the guidance of Joss Whedon, reinstated the series in 2007 as a canonical continuation of the series.
Angel comics
Dark Horse published two Angel comic series, the first of which was halted after 17 issues while the second lasted only four issues. Since June 2005, IDW have published a 17-issue limited series, a spin-off ongoing series as well as several miniseries and one shots with Angel characters.
Tales of the Vampires
This comprises an anthology of short stories written by Joss Whedon, Jane Espenson, and other writers of the Buffy TV shows. Each story tells the tale of one or more Buffyverse vampires.
Tales of the Slayers
This is an anthology of short stories written by Joss Whedon, Jane Espenson, and others. Like the prose short stories, each of these surrounds a different slayer from the past.
Unofficial parody There has been a sexually explicit satirical graphic novel, Boffy the Vampire Layer, which is not officially licensed as Buffy merchandise by 20th Century Fox. It was published by Eros Graphic Albums in 2002.
Canonical issues
Buffy comics are not usually considered by fans as canonical. However, unlike fanfiction, overviews summarizing their story, written early in the writing process, were "approved" by both Fox and Joss Whedon (or his office), and the books were therefore later published as official Buffy merchandise.
Chronology
Ancient
These tales take place from ancient times up until 1900. Buffyverse storiesLocation, time (if known)Tales of the Slayers comic: PrologueAncientFollows the prehistoric first Slayer, as she is rejected by her village and instructed to fight alone.Tales of the Slayer I, short story: A Good RunGreece, 490 B.C.E.A tale about a Greek slave that becomes a slayer.Tales of the Slayers comic: RighteousEngland, approx. 1400A Slayer operating within a walled medieval town during a period of witch-hunts.Tales of the Slayer I, short story: The White DoeLondon/America, 1586An English-American Slayer that grew up among Native Americans.Tales of the Slayers comic: The InnocentFrance, 1789Claudine is the Slayer during the French Revolution.Angel comic: Angel vs. Frankenstein: The Heir (Part I)Switzerland, 1800Angelus finds himself in Geneva and pretends to be the heir to the Frankenstein family fortune. Frankenstein's monster tries to stop him.Tales of the Vampires comic: Some Like it HotEurope, early 19th CenturyA vampire seeks fun in the sun through some unusual surgery.Tales of the Slayers comic: PresumptionEngland, 1813Elizabeth Weston has to operate in the English upper-class society of 1813.Tales of the Vampires comic: JackLondon, November 1888Another crime is reported to the police. Inspector Whitcomb is on Jack's case but holds a secret of his own.Angel comic: Spike vs Dracula (Part I)London, 1898With Angelus gone, Spike finds a Rival that he will not soon forget.Tales of the Vampires framing storyEngland, late 19th CenturyYoung Watchers are taught at a Watcher's academy, about vampires by hearing tales from a captive vampire, Roche.Tales of the Vampires comic: The Glittering WorldSunnydale, late 19th centuryThe American West and a Navajo Slayer.Angel: Barbary Coast19th century After begin cursed by clan Kalderash and subsequently rejected by Darla, Angel travelled to San Francisco to find a cure.
Modern These Buffyverse tales take place from 1900 to 1995. Buffyverse storiesLocation, time (if known)Angel comic: Blood & Trenches1920After WWI.Angel comic: Angel vs. Frankenstein (Part II)New York, 1920Focusing on the continued rivalry between Angel and Frankenstein's monster.Tales of the Vampires comic: Father1922 onwardsThe tale of a long relationship between a vampire and his human son told over the lifespan of the latter.Tales of the Vampires comic: DamesLas Vegas, 1930sA noirish tale in which a gambling vampire meets his match while scouting casinos.Angel comic: Spike vs Dracula (Part II)Hollywood, 1930sBela Lugosi gives a live performance whilst a feud between Spike and Dracula ensues.Buffy comic: Spike & Dru: "All's Fair"Chicago, 1933Spike and Dru are at the World's Fair.Tales of the Vampires comic: Dust BowlUSA, 1933Young Joe Cooper trying to work a barren field that rain hasn't touched.Tales of the Slayers comic: Broken Bottle of Djinn, 1937 (second half)New York, 1937A poor Slayer named Rachel O'Connor must deal with a powerful spirit.Tales of the Slayers comic: SonnenblumeGermany, 1938A young WWII-era German Slayer, Anni Sonnenblume, learns who the true monsters are.Angel comic: Spike vs Dracula (Part III)World War IIDarla has been made a prisoner of the Third Reich.Tales of the Vampires comic: Spot the VampireNew York, 1950sA vampire is amongst the people in a 1950s-looking department store.Angel comic: Spike vs Dracula (Part IV)Italy, 1950sSpike discovers Drusilla is being charmed away from him by a mysterious other.Buffy comic: Nikki Goes Down!New York City, 1970sNikki Wood sets out to avenge the death of her cop boyfriend on the mean streets of 1970s New York.
Buffy season 1 These Buffyverse tales take place around Buffy Season 1 (from spring 1996 up until spring 1997). Buffyverse storiesLocation, time (if known)Buffy comic: The OriginLos Angeles, summer 1996Buffy is called whilst a student in L.A.Buffy comic: Viva Las Buffy!Los Angeles/Las Vegas, summer 1996Buffy runs away to Las Vegas with Pike.Buffy comic: Dawn & The Hoopy BearLos Angeles, summer 1996A mysterious package is accidentally delivered to Dawn.Buffy comic: Slayer, InterruptedLos Angeles, summer 1996Buffy battles sanity in an institution.Buffy comic: Angels We Have Seen on HighLos Angeles, summer 1996Before Buffy arrives in Sunnydale, Dawn meets with Angel for the first time.Buffy comic: A Stake to the HeartLos Angeles, summer 1996Before Buffy arrives in Sunnydale, Dawn meets with Angel for the first time.Buffy episode: S1E1: Welcome to the HellmouthSunnydale, 1997Buffy’s 1st day at Sunnydale high.Buffy episode: S1E2: The HarvestSunnydale, 1997The Master plans are revealed.Buffy novel: The HarvestSunnydale, 1997Novel adaptation of Welcome to the Hellmouth and The Harvest.Buffy comic: The High School Years: Freaks & GeeksSunnydale, 1997. Between “The Harvest” and “Angel”. Buffy faces a group of nerdy vampires.Buffy episode: S1E3: WitchSunnydale, 1997A witch may be working against the Cheerleading squad.Buffy comic: The High School Years: Glutton for PunishmentSunnydale, 1997. Between “The Harvest” and “Angel”. Buffy faces a tiger demon.Buffy episode: S1E4: Teacher’s PetSunnydale, 1997A biology substitute teacher may be more than what it seems.Buffy novel: The Xander Years Vol. 1: Teacher’s PetSunnydale, 1997Novelization of the episode.Buffy novel: Halloween RainSunnydale, 1997 Buffy battles Samhain, the Pumpkin King, revived by a magical rain.Buffy novel: Night of the Living RerunSunnydale, 1997 Spirits from old Salem, Massachusetts, inhabit the bodies of Buffy and her friends, attempting a ritual to raise The Master.Buffy comic: The High School Years: Parental ParasiteSunnydale, 1997. Between “The Harvest” and “Angel”. Buffy struggles to deal with her mom.Buffy episode: S1E5: Never Kill a Boy on the First DateSunnydale, 1997Buffy meets a new boy while dealing with a dangerous prophecy.Buffy comic: The High School Years: No Need to Fear, the Slayer’s HereSunnydale, 1997. Between “The Harvest” and “Angel”. Buffy struggles with her Slayer duties.Buffy comic: Dead LoveSunnydale, 1997Buffy reads a story on one of Giles' journal about a man who has lost his wife in a car accident.Buffy comic: MacGUFFINSSunnydale, 1997 Can Buffy pass the test of the MacGuffins?
Buffy season 2 These tales take place during Buffy Season 2 (from autumn 1997 up until spring 1998). Buffyverse storiesLocation, time (if known)Tales of the Slayers comic: Broken Bottle of Djinn, 1997 (first half)Sunnydale, 1997A powerful spirit is released from a locker at Sunnydale High. Buffy and Willow end up transporting it back to 1937.Tales of the Vampires comic: The Problem with VampiresPrag, 1997Spike and Drusilla leave Prague amongst chaos.Buffy comic: Spike & Dru: "The Queen of Hearts"St. Louis, 1997Spike and Dru are travelling to Sunnydale, but first stop off at St. Louis.Buffy comic: Ring of FireSunnydale, 1998The armor of a samurai demon is taken from a cargo ship, as a fight begins for master of the 'ring of fire'. Giles continues to try to cope without Jenny, and Kendra visits.Buffy comic: Spike & Dru: "Paint the Town Red"Sunnydale, spring 1998Spike is irritated by Drusilla's passion for Angelus. Their relationship comes to a heated end.
Buffy season 3 These tales take place during Buffy Season 3 (from autumn 1998 up until spring 1999). Buffyverse storiesLocation, time (if known)Buffy comic: Dust WaltzSunnydale, 1998Two mysterious sisters, Lilith and Lamia, arrive in Sunnydale.Buffy comic: Play With FireSunnydale, 1998A fight involving Xander's at school is broken up by a huge scorpion. A new range of dolls turn out to be demonic.Buffy comic: Spike & Dru: "Who Made Who?"Sunnydale, 1998Spike and Dru are a newly made up couple in Brazil.Buffy comic: Remaining SunlightSunnydale, 1998It's holiday season for Buffy.Tales of the Vampires comic: Numb (During Amends)Sunnydale, Christmas, 1998Angel tries to control his evil side.Buffy comic: Uninvited GuestsSunnydale, 1999Buffy battles Puritans, ice imps, hellhounds, and a demon.Buffy comic: The Final CutSunnydale, 1999A film crew arrives at Sunnydale to film a horror movie about vampires.Buffy comic: Bad BloodSunnydale, 1999Buffy and the vampire Selke consider the importance of 'looks'.Buffy/Angel crossover comic: Food ChainSunnydale, 1999Buffy deals with High school delinquents, out of control crazes, and other obstacles.Buffy comic: Crash Test DemonsSunnydale, 1999Buffy balances driving and slaying.Buffy comic: Pale ReflectionsSunnydale, 1999Buffy vs. the vampire, Selke.Buffy/Angel crossover comic: Angel: The HollowerSunnydale, 1999Angel faces an old enemy who hollows out vampires.Buffy comic: Double CrossSunnydale, spring, 1999As Angel drives to L.A. demonic forces hope to exploit the separation of Buffy and Angel.
Buffy season 4 / Angel season 1 These Buffyverse tales take place during Buffy Season 4, and Angel Season 1 (from autumn 1999 up until spring 2000). Buffyverse storiesLocation, time