Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Death of Buffy

In this single-issue 2002 comic from Dark Horse, the untimely death of Buffy Summers sends shockwaves through her circle of friends and allies. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, with art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel, this story bridges the gap between the show's fifth and sixth seasons. It explores the immediate aftermath of Buffy's sacrifice, as her loved ones grapple with grief and the uncertain future of Sunnydale's protection.