Buffy the Vampire Slayer makes its comeback this July with a fresh series from Dynamite Entertainment.

      The anticipated TV reboot New Sunnydale may have been halted at the pilot stage, but Buffy Summers is set to return this year in comic book form, as Dynamite Entertainment has officially announced a new ongoing Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic series created by Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson (Absolute Wonder Woman) and artist Stephen Byrne.

      “Buffy Summers is, in my view, one of the greatest modern heroes of the science-fiction/fantasy genre,” stated Thompson. “The show was incredibly inspiring for a young Kelly, and like many fortunate events in my life, I’m not sure I would be a writer today if I hadn't discovered Buffy at that pivotal time. This concept for Buffy has been on my mind for quite a while – so when the opportunity to take on both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel presented itself, I couldn’t pass it up. I hope you all enjoy the journey — it comes from a genuine affection for the franchise – and I’ll strive to honor it.”

      “I’ve been truly passionate about the Buffyverse for my entire life, and I have the VHS boxsets and DVDs to back that up,” added Byrne. “Collaborating on this comic with such an incredible writer feels like a surreal dream realized, and I still can hardly believe it. I’m eager for fans to see what Kelly has in store.”

      Check out the covers for Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1 here…

      Into every generation, a slayer emerges. And Buffy Summers may have defied expectations. While her powers were extensive and formidable, the love and loyalty she evoked might have been her greatest strength. When she sacrificed her life to save the world, those who loved her were left to grapple with that loss. This is that tale.

      Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1 is set to hit shelves in July 2026.

      Originally published on April 19, 2026. Updated on April 20, 2026.

      About Gary Collinson: Gary Collinson is a writer and producer specializing in film, television, and digital content, and he is the founder and editor-in-chief of the pop culture media brand Flickering Myth. As a producer, his credits include the gothic horror film The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of the book Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.