Slayer fans are getting an early Christmas gift as Dynamite Entertainment officially announces the long-awaited return ofBuffy the Vampire SlayerandAngelin comics. Backed by an all-star creative team, this bold new chapter promises to redefine the beloved mythos, and fans won’t want to miss a single panel.
Dynamite Entertainment has recently released a press release revealing the upcoming return ofBuffy the Vampire SlayerandAngel,withboth series designed to interconnect and complement each other closely.This new chapter in Buffy lore promises to serve as an epic introduction for new audiences while also rewarding long-time readers.
Leading both titles is Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson, who will serve as the master architect and lead writer behind the relaunch of both titles. A fan-favorite creator, Thompson is best known for her critically acclaimedwork onAbsolute Wonder Woman,Birds of Prey, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, It’s Jeff, Hawkeye, Rogue & Gambit, Deadpool,and more.
Kelly Thompson Leads Buffy and Angel’s Bold Comic Comeback
Dynamite Teases Creative Team, Covers, and a Game-Changing Story Crossover
As of June 16, 2025,Dynamite has yet to reveal the full interior creative team or official release schedules.However, the publisher promises that this information, along with a selection of exciting variant covers, will be announced soon. What has been confirmed is that superstar cover artist David Nakayama will contribute to both titles, although the exact nature of his involvement is still unclear.
Thompson’s name alone is sure to be a major draw for fans, as she has consistently excelled at bringing beloved characters to life and giving them new energy throughout her acclaimed career. According to Editor Nate Cosby, Buffy and Angel fans can feel confident in Thompson’s leadership on both series, with the editor stating,“Her passion for these characters is second to none.”
Cosby also revealed,“There was one name on my wish list of writers for Buffy: Kelly Thompson.There was one name on my wish list of writers for Angel: Kelly Thompson.”He added,“The interweaving story she’s crafted for both books is going to knock everyone’s socks off.”
Kelly Thompson Opens Up About Her Deep Love for Buffy Summers
Writer Shares Personal Connection to Buffy and Her Vision for the Interconnected Series
The press release from Dynamite also included comments from Kelly Thompson herself, where she shared her deep love for the Buffy-verse and her excitement to take the reins.“In my early days trying to figure out how to be a writer and what stories mattered to me and why,no heroine quite broke through for me like Buffy Summers,”she said.
Thompson went on to add,“She was somehow everything my young geek heart had always wanted but hadn’t known to ask for. Something about that delicate alchemy of horror, fantasy, and comedy paired with a hero so pure of heart and yet flawed and relatable was… impossible to deny.I fell deeply in love with Buffy, and following that, her whole world.”
With such an outstanding career, strong support from editors, and Thompson’s own passionate words, there is no doubt that fans will be thrilled to see her take over the Buffy-verse in comics. The fact that she is uniting bothBuffy the Vampire Slayerand its companion seriesAngelonly adds to the excitement.
Further comments made by Thompson: “Her ex-boyfriend is now a supernatural detective in Los Angeles you say? Inject it directly into my veins! But unlike a lot of other worlds I loved, the world of Buffy and Angel somehow never fell to the wayside. I could always come back to it and find something new, or something I’d missed, or something I needed. And I hope this new story we’re telling can do the same for old and new fans everywhere.”
Kelly Thompson’s Takeover ofBuffy the Vampire SlayerandAngelis coming soon, release schedules TBA!
