A critical appreciation of the shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff, Angel. A range of writers considers the actors, California as Hellscape, the influence on the series of East Asian and martial arts movies, and more. Included is a short episode guide to the first five seasons of Buffy and the first two seasons of Angel, and a critical overview of those seasons' principal themes and structures. Imported from England! (271 pages, trade paperback)