| Buffy Comic Issue | |
| The Origin, Part One | |
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| Publication date | January 13, 1999 |
| Published by | Dark Horse |
| Issue # | 1 |
| Pages | 22 |
| Creative Team | |
| Written by | Dan Brereton Christopher Golden |
| Penciller(s) | Joe Bennett |
| Inker(s) | Rick Ketcham |
| Colorist(s) | Jeromy Cox Guy Major |
| Issues | |
| publication order | |
| previous first issue in series | next The Origin, Part Two |
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"The Origin, Part One" is the first issue of The Origin comic book mini-series, based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) screenplay by Joss Whedon.
Synopsis
A popular high school student, Buffy Summers, was planning her next big school dance when she became the Slayer. Merrick, her Watcher, sought her out and informed her of her destiny.[1]
Continuity
- The events take place before Buffy went to Sunnydale (Before Season 1 of the TV Show).
- There's a scene in this issue that resembles the scene from Buffy's time at Hemery High in Becoming, Part One, when Buffy meets Merrick for the first time.[2]
Appearances
Individuals
- Buffy Summers
- Pike
- Merrick
- Joyce Summers
- Hank Summers
- Lothos
- Amilyn
- Benny
- Jeffrey
- Grueller
- Kimberly
- Cassandra
- Robert Berman
- Unidentified Bar Maiden Slayer
- Unidentified Dark Ages Slayer
- Unidentified Hong Kong Prostitute Slayer
- Mr. Howard (only mentioned)
- Consuela (only mentioned)
- Maryanne Heinel (only mentioned)
- Tyler (only mentioned)
Species
Events
- Hemery High School Dance
Locations
- California: The Lite Ages
- China
- Hong Kong
- Europe: The Dark Ages
Weapons and Objects
Death Count
- a vampire, killed by Unidentified Bar Maidens Slayer.
- Unidentified Bar Maidens Slayer, killed by Lothos.
- Grueller, killed by Bessel;
- Robert Berman, killed by Buffy.
Behind the Scenes
Trivia
- This comic book is considered canon because it is a faithful adaptation from Joss Whedon's original screenplay from the feature film, updating the material to match the tone and characters of the television series.
Collections
Pop Culture References
- When speaking to Merrick for the first time, Buffy asks "Does Elvis talk to you?" referring to Elvis Presley (1935-1977).
