Buffy... For Kids!
Nov 21, 2018 10:34:47 GMT -8
Post by Jeremy on Nov 21, 2018 10:34:47 GMT -8
It's been 15 years since Buffy went off the air, but the merchandising gods are still keeping it alive in novels, comic books, and plenty of random paraphernalia. And now they're starting to target an audience below the show's intended demographics.
Recently, a children's book company published a graphic novel called Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New School Nightmare, which chronicles the semi-rebooted life of a young Buffy in middle school. It takes place in Cleveland (haha), and features Buffy fighting vampires in PG fashion, alongside Black Willow, Hispanic Xander, and Female Giles. (Okay, those aren't their names, but you get the idea.)
Also, Pop Classics published Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Picture Book, aimed at very young readers. It centers on Buffy, Willow, and Xander back when they were little kids, worried about the scary monster in Buffy's closet!
This might all sound odd, but shameless commercialization is the mark of a successful franchise. So congrats, Buffy - you've more than earned your preschool picture book.
Recently, a children's book company published a graphic novel called Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New School Nightmare, which chronicles the semi-rebooted life of a young Buffy in middle school. It takes place in Cleveland (haha), and features Buffy fighting vampires in PG fashion, alongside Black Willow, Hispanic Xander, and Female Giles. (Okay, those aren't their names, but you get the idea.)
Also, Pop Classics published Buffy the Vampire Slayer: A Picture Book, aimed at very young readers. It centers on Buffy, Willow, and Xander back when they were little kids, worried about the scary monster in Buffy's closet!
This might all sound odd, but shameless commercialization is the mark of a successful franchise. So congrats, Buffy - you've more than earned your preschool picture book.
