It's Official, Buffy The Vampire Slayer Is Coming Back

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Published Jun 15, 2026, 2:06 PM EDT

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It hasn't been the easiest time to be a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan lately. Hulu's long-planned Buffy revival seemed closer than ever to becoming a reality. A pilot had been filmed, and after years of speculation, it finally felt like Buffy was on the verge of returning to screens. Then, at the last minute, Hulu axed the show.

While heartbreak, the cancellation of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival is a disappointment that can be softened somewhat. Fans may not be getting a new live-action chapter for Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) anytime soon, but that doesn't mean the Slayer's story is ending. Instead, Buffy is preparing to make her return in a medium that has kept the franchise alive before.

A new Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic book run is on the way from Dynamite, the latest studio to take over Buffy’s legacy on the page. Although it isn't the live-action continuation many viewers were hoping for, it still offers fans another chance to return to Sunnydale and dive back into the world that made Buffy Summers one of TV's most iconic heroes.

Buffy’s Legacy Will Live On In A Brand New Comic Series

Buffy on the cover of Issue 1 of the new comic series from Dynamite

The cancellation of Hulu's Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival was a major blow. After years of rumors and false starts, it seemed as though Buffy was finally preparing to return to screens. Instead, the series was shelved after its pilot. Fortunately, though, this shocking decision wasn’t the final note in Buffy’s legacy.

On July 22, Dynamite Entertainment will launch an all-new Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic series penned by Absolute Wonder Woman writer Kelly Thompson, a longtime fan of the franchise whose enthusiasm for the material is impossible to miss. Thompson has long been open about her love for Buffy, making her an especially exciting choice to guide the next chapter of the Slayer's story (via BleedingCool):

“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."

That passion is important because Buffy has always thrived on strong character work and the lore of its mythos just as much as supernatural action. Having a writer who genuinely understands why fans connected with the franchise is a promising sign for the comic's future. The upcoming run will also tie into a companion Angel comic, creating opportunities for crossover stories. Early details have already hinted at significant twists involving both characters.

While no specific story details have been revealed, the comic proves that Buffy the Vampire Slayer still has plenty of them left to tell. A TV revival may be off the table for now, but Sunnydale's world remains very much alive. With a story that appears to take place prior to the finale of the TV show and is reportedly written to be accessible even to those who've never read a Buffy comic, there's plenty of reason to be excited about the Slayer's return, even if it's not on screen.

Some Of The Wildest Buffy Storylines Happened In The Comic Books

Spike singing in space in the Buffy comics

Buffy the Vampire Slayer's return in comic book form is exciting enough on its own, especially following the cancellation of the revival. This isn't the first time Buffy has had adventures on the page. The franchise has enjoyed a long history in comics, with publishers including Dark Horse Comics and BOOM! Studios expanding the mythology long after the TV show ended.

Anyone who has never explored Buffy's comic adventures before may be surprised by just how ambitious they became. Freed from television budgets and production limitations, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics frequently explored territory that would have been impossible on screen.

Some of the strangest and most memorable storylines in the entire franchise happened in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics. For example, in the 2011 miniseries Spike, the titular vampire played by James Marsters ended up embarking on adventures in space, complete with a spaceship and aliens. Then there was the time Giles was transformed into a pre-teen version of himself in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Nine run, or when Dawn was turned into a centaur in Season Eight.

Those are just some examples, and they barely scratch the surface of the bizarre directions previous Buffy comics have taken. If the upcoming run is even half as bold and unapologetically weird as some of its predecessors, then Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans have every reason to be excited about its July release.