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Joss Whedon

b. 1964

4 series 13 books in order 1997–2014

Joseph Hill Whedon, born on June 23, 1964, is an American film and television director, producer, screenwriter, composer, and comic book writer. He founded Mutant Enemy Productions and co-founded Bellwether Pictures. Whedon is known for creating several television series, including the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff Angel, the space Western Firefly, the musical miniseries Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, the science fiction drama Dollhouse, the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the science fiction drama The Nevers.

Born
1964
Active years
1997–2014
Known for
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, Angel, Serenity

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Series by Joss Whedon

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

47 books in order · 1997–2007

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight

9 books in order · 2007–2011

  1. Cover of The Long Way Home

    The Long Way Home

    2007 · Joss Whedon

    The Long Way Home is a 2007 book by Joss Whedon. It is book 1 of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight.

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  2. No Future for You

    2008 · Brian K. Vaughan

    No Future for You is a 2008 book by Brian K. Vaughan. It is book 2 of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight.

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  3. Wolves at the Gate

    2008

    Wolves at the Gate is a 2008 book. It is book 3 of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight.

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  4. Time of Your Life

    2009 · Joss Whedon

    Time of Your Life is a 2009 book by Joss Whedon. It is book 4 of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight.

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  5. Predators and Prey

    2009

    Predators and Prey is a 2009 book. It is book 5 of the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight.

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    Retreat

    2010 · Joss Whedon

    Buffy Season Eight Volume 6 depicts the first major failure of the Slayer legion, with vampires ascendant and Slayers crushed, while the mysterious…

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    Twilight

    2010 · Joss Whedon

    In this penultimate volume of Buffy Season Eight, the identity of the Big Bad Twilight is finally revealed. Buffy gains new powers after battling…

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    Last Gleaming

    2011 · Joss Whedon

    This season finale finds Buffy facing an ultimate betrayal as Spike returns. Series creator Joss Whedon writes the final story arc of Buffy Season 8…

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Angel

4 books in order · 2001–2005

Serenity

4 books in order · 2005–2014

  1. Serenity: Better Days

    2008 · Joss Whedon

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  2. Serenity: Those Left Behind

    2005 · Joss Whedon

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  3. Cover of The Shepherd's Tale

    The Shepherd's Tale

    2010 · Joss Whedon

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  4. Serenity: Leaves on the Wind

    2014 · Joss Whedon

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Joss Whedon written?

We list 13 books by Joss Whedon across 4 series, published between 1997–2014 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Joss Whedon's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Halloween Rain (Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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