Caroline's Reviews > Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bad Blood

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did, which was a nice surprise since the last couple of comics has been easy and fun to read but Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bad Blood was really well written and the illustrations were on point, well done!!

The only part of the Selke story that I find difficult to swallow is with the plastic surgeon and Joyce acted out of character for me of being willing or toying with the idea of plastic surgery.

I guess I was drawing from Kristie Sutherland's performance as Joyce Summers from the TV show and my impression was that she was always comfortable in her own skin, even though, on the show AND in this story, Joyce struggles with self-doubt and self-image due to her age and her desire to find love and that is an honest fear anyone would have, no matter anyone's age.

I also liked the beautiful scene between Buffy and Joyce too, concerning this issue, and this mother and daughter duo appreciating inner beauty and self-worth.

I really liked the end story with the sea monster whose similar life mission echoes Buffy's responsibility as the Chosen One.