Buffy the Vampire Slayer #33
In "Hive Mentality," Sunnydale’s entomologist Dr. Warren Whitcomb vanishes from his lab, sparking a crisis that pulls Xander, Anya, Willow, Tara, Buffy, and Spike into a desperate hunt. When giant insects begin terrorizing the town, the group races to uncover the truth behind the creatures—only for Spike to discover the bizarre link between the bugs and ancient magic stones. With the help of a transformed Forrest, they push deeper into the insects' hidden lair, facing a swarm that's more than just a mindless horde. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, with art by Cliff Richards and cover by Cliff Richards and P. Craig Russell, this 2001 Dark Horse issue blends sci-fi dread with supernatural mystery.
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Dr. Warren Whitcomb, Sunnydale's most famous entomologist is abducted from his lab. Xander, Anya, Willow, Tara, Buffy and Spike rendezvous at Giles' place and come up with a plan to combat the giant insects. Spike realizes the infection devices used by the giant bugs contain magic stones, and so he splits up from the group. Using a fully transformed Forrest to lead them to the insects' lair, the group is soon surrounded by a swarm of insects.
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