
Writers shoulder a heavy burden: the life of a comic book and its characters. One slip could mean the untimely demise of a story to which readers are firmly attached. The following nominees, though, hold true to the spirit of the comics they write.
Can you imagine what it’s like being responsible for bringing characters fans have come to know and love over 7 seasons of TV to the comic page? That’s the duty Buffy artist Georges Jeanty shouldered when Joss Whedon handpicked him for the gig. Fazed? Hardly. Jeanty was too busy enjoying his comics, sci-fi and horror to notice the pressure.
A special one-shot ships today from Dark Horse---just in time for the holidays. Buffy fans might not get their favorite witch gift-wrapped under the tree this year, but they can get a generous dose of Willow action. Guest artist Karl Moline answers some of our pressing questions after the jump.

Writers shoulder a heavy burden: the life of a comic book and its characters. One slip could mean the untimely demise of a story to which readers are firmly attached. The following nominees, though, hold true to the spirit of the comics they write.

Limited series come and go, but often they make the biggest impressions. Creators are allowed to helm their comic for its entire run, and with the shorter lifespan, many of our favorite comic books are the ones that start in sight of the finish line.

