The planned TV reboot New Sunnydale may have been staked at the pilot stage, but Buffy Summers is set to make her return this year in comic book form, with Dynamite Entertainment officially announcing a new ongoing Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic book series from Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson (Absolute Wonder Woman) and artist Stephen Byrne.
“Buffy Summers is, in my opinion, one of the best modern heroes of science-fiction/fantasy,” said Thompson. “The show was wildly inspirational for a young Kelly, and like so many things that feel very lucky in my life, I’m not sure I’m a writer today without encountering Buffy at the right moment. This idea for Buffy has been sitting with me for a long time – and so when the chance to grab both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel came along, I couldn’t resist trying it. I hope you guys will enjoy the ride — it comes from a place of deep love for the franchise – and I’ll try my best to be worthy of it.”
“I’ve been a lifelong Buffyverse obsessive and I’ve got the VHS boxsets and DVDs to prove it,” added Byrne. “Working on this comic with such a phenomenal writer is a surreal dream come true, and I still can’t quite believe it. I can’t wait for fans to see what Kelly has planned.”
Take a look at the Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1covers here…
Into every generation, a slayer is born. And Buffy Summers may have broken the mold. Though Buffy’s powers were varied and great, it was the love and devotion she inspired that was perhaps her greatest power. And when she gave her life to save the world, the people who loved her couldn’t live with that. This is that story.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1 will go on sale in July 2026.
Originally published April 19, 2026. Updated April 20, 2026.
