Time of Your Life (Buffy comic)
Time of Your Life is a four-issue comic book story arc within the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight comic book series, published by Dark Horse Comics. It comprises issues #36-39 of the season. Written by Jane Espenson and drawn by Karl Moline, Time of Your Life focuses on Buffy Summers' journey to the future, guided by a mysterious figure named Simone, and explores the potential consequences of her actions in the present.
The arc follows Buffy as she learns of future events and how her choices are impacting the timeline. It features alternate versions of familiar characters, demonstrates the ramifications of Buffy’s increasing power, and deals with themes of destiny and free will. Key plot points include Buffy's interactions with future versions of Xander, Willow, and other members of the Scooby Gang, as well as encounters with powerful future enemies. The arc serves as a crucial turning point in Season Eight, setting the stage for later conflicts and character developments. The overall narrative examines the burdens and responsibilities placed upon Buffy as the Slayer, and the complex moral choices she faces.