Questions About Slayer (Slayer, #1)

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Would love to know if these can be read without knowing the comics at all? I'm a die-hard fan of the show, but could never get into the comic universe.

Vanessia I am 30% of the way through the book with no knowledge of the comics and enjoying the book completely! The book does a great job of telling you thinks…moreI am 30% of the way through the book with no knowledge of the comics and enjoying the book completely! The book does a great job of telling you thinks that have happened that you need to know. (less)

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When is this supposed to be set? After season 7 of Buffy? Is it considered cannon? Because I'm already confused. What about Fray?

Tiffany (Second Hand Pages) It's canon. And does a very good job of explaining where they are and what happened. …moreIt's canon. And does a very good job of explaining where they are and what happened. (less)

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Can I read this if I haven’t watched the show or read the comics? Or is it just that there are some things I will get more if I know this world?

Nick You can read without previous knowledge, however, as you said you will get some things more if you’ve read the comics and watched the show.

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I am hoping that because there are 416 pages in this book that it is not a graphic novel. Would anyone who has received an advanced copy please let me know? Thank you so much.

Vanessia It is not a graphic novel, it's a regular novel.…moreIt is not a graphic novel, it's a regular novel.(less)

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Seth You might want to re-watch Season 7. When Willow uses the power of the axe, she unlocks the Slayer inside potentials, breaking the rule that there cou…moreYou might want to re-watch Season 7. When Willow uses the power of the axe, she unlocks the Slayer inside potentials, breaking the rule that there could be Only One....well, breaking it more than Buffy and Faith being active together.

“So I say we change the rule. I say my power should be our power. From now on, every girl in the world who might be a Slayer… will be a Slayer. Every girl who could have the power… will have the power. Can stand up… will stand up. Slayers, every one of us. Make your choice. Are you ready to be strong?”(less)

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