When a rogue debutant Slayer begins to use her power for evil, Giles is forced to recruit the rebellious Faith, who isn't exactly known for her good deeds. Giles offers Faith a clean slate if she can stop this snooty Slayer from wreaking total havoc—that is, if Buffy doesn't beat her to it.

Georges Jeanty, known for The American Way, remains at the top of his game as series artist, and Joss Whedon continues as Executive Producer in this direct follow-up to Season Seven of the smash-hit TV series.

Eisner award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan, recognized for works like Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina, tackles Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, collecting issue #6-10 of the series.