Yes, I'm just that cynical

Poking around some comments about and summaries of the current volume of BtVS Season 8, I've shocked myself and found that I have something to say about the BtVS comic.

First, I've enjoyed Brian Lynch's "Angel:After the Fall" and "Spike:After the Fall". I have quibbles, but they aren't particularly important because there are aspects of the stories that intrigue me and moments that move me. I liked Spike's relationship with Jeremy, and I liked the way Spike:AtF informed the character. And I've particularly liked Gunn's and Fredlyria's plot in AtF. So, while I have quibbles with this, that, and the other, mostly I think it's a good addition to the characters that I've loved.

BtVS Season 8, on the other hand... my reactions have ranged from 'paralyzed with not caring' to 'wow, it really is crack!fic!'

And, just to clarify, my reactions aren't tinged with outrage or disappointment because I'm paralyzed with not caring it's just not canon to me. I know, Joss is in control of it so technically it's supposed to be filed as canon. But knowing something doesn't necessarily change how I feel.

I suppose it could be the change in medium. If it feels different, it is different. So, while I like AtF, I don't find myself feeling about it the same way that I felt show canon. Because of this, the comics automatically file themselves in the same corner of my head as fanfic. It may be (or in some instances in BtVS Season 8, may not be) interesting, and I might even wish to play with it someday. But it's simply a different beast than the show.

I only state these things to explain that I'm not reacting to the BtVS comic because I either like or dislike it. It's not very important to me, which is why it surprised me that, while poking around in summaries and comments about the comic, I found myself with an urge to post about it. What I wanted to say was -- don't expect Joss to plug the plot holes.

( Thoughts on Joss )

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Speaking of Neil Gaiman, I did finish "The Graveyard Book" prior to the holidays and quite enjoyed it. That said, I thought the ending was odd in its timing. Prior to the final chapter I almost thought that he was setting up some sort of sequel where Bod is destined for something, possibly that he'd end up doing something quest-like with Silas, but then in the last chapter it seems to abruptly come to an end. I know that doesn't preclude a sequel, but it didn't particularly imply one either and ( cut for spoilers )

Yes, I'm just that cynical

Poking around some comments about and summaries of the current volume of BtVS Season 8, I've shocked myself and found that I have something to say about the BtVS comic.

First, I've enjoyed Brian Lynch's "Angel:After the Fall" and "Spike:After the Fall". I have quibbles, but they aren't particularly important because there are aspects of the stories that intrigue me and moments that move me. I liked Spike's relationship with Jeremy, and I liked the way Spike:AtF informed the character. And I've particularly liked Gunn's and Fredlyria's plot in AtF. So, while I have quibbles with this, that, and the other, mostly I think it's a good addition to the characters that I've loved.

BtVS Season 8, on the other hand... my reactions have ranged from 'paralyzed with not caring' to 'wow, it really is crack!fic!'

And, just to clarify, my reactions aren't tinged with outrage or disappointment because I'm paralyzed with not caring it's just not canon to me. I know, Joss is in control of it so technically it's supposed to be filed as canon. But knowing something doesn't necessarily change how I feel.

I suppose it could be the change in medium. If it feels different, it is different. So, while I like AtF, I don't find myself feeling about it the same way that I felt show canon. Because of this, the comics automatically file themselves in the same corner of my head as fanfic. It may be (or in some instances in BtVS Season 8, may not be) interesting, and I might even wish to play with it someday. But it's simply a different beast than the show.

I only state these things to explain that I'm not reacting to the BtVS comic because I either like or dislike it. It's not very important to me, which is why it surprised me that, while poking around in summaries and comments about the comic, I found myself with an urge to post about it. What I wanted to say was -- don't expect Joss to plug the plot holes.

( Thoughts on Joss )

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Speaking of Neil Gaiman, I did finish "The Graveyard Book" prior to the holidays and quite enjoyed it. That said, I thought the ending was odd in its timing. Prior to the final chapter I almost thought that he was setting up some sort of sequel where Bod is destined for something, possibly that he'd end up doing something quest-like with Silas, but then in the last chapter it seems to abruptly come to an end. I know that doesn't preclude a sequel, but it didn't particularly imply one either and ( cut for spoilers )

Yes, I'm just that cynical

Poking around some comments about and summaries of the current volume of BtVS Season 8, I've shocked myself and found that I have something to say about the BtVS comic.

First, I've enjoyed Brian Lynch's "Angel:After the Fall" and "Spike:After the Fall". I have quibbles, but they aren't particularly important because there are aspects of the stories that intrigue me and moments that move me. I liked Spike's relationship with Jeremy, and I liked the way Spike:AtF informed the character. And I've particularly liked Gunn's and Fredlyria's plot in AtF. So, while I have quibbles with this, that, and the other, mostly I think it's a good addition to the characters that I've loved.

BtVS Season 8, on the other hand... my reactions have ranged from 'paralyzed with not caring' to 'wow, it really is crack!fic!'

And, just to clarify, my reactions aren't tinged with outrage or disappointment because I'm paralyzed with not caring it's just not canon to me. I know, Joss is in control of it so technically it's supposed to be filed as canon. But knowing something doesn't necessarily change how I feel.

I suppose it could be the change in medium. If it feels different, it is different. So, while I like AtF, I don't find myself feeling about it the same way that I felt show canon. Because of this, the comics automatically file themselves in the same corner of my head as fanfic. It may be (or in some instances in BtVS Season 8, may not be) interesting, and I might even wish to play with it someday. But it's simply a different beast than the show.

I only state these things to explain that I'm not reacting to the BtVS comic because I either like or dislike it. It's not very important to me, which is why it surprised me that, while poking around in summaries and comments about the comic, I found myself with an urge to post about it. What I wanted to say was -- don't expect Joss to plug the plot holes.

( Thoughts on Joss )

---

Speaking of Neil Gaiman, I did finish "The Graveyard Book" prior to the holidays and quite enjoyed it. That said, I thought the ending was odd in its timing. Prior to the final chapter I almost thought that he was setting up some sort of sequel where Bod is destined for something, possibly that he'd end up doing something quest-like with Silas, but then in the last chapter it seems to abruptly come to an end. I know that doesn't preclude a sequel, but it didn't particularly imply one either and ( cut for spoilers )