Which is why I'm slowing coming to the realization that I need to lower my expectations for AtF and any subsequent comics. And because I'm making myself adjust in this way, I'm viewing it as less canon everyday.
If it's entertaining AND it provokes discussion, well, that's just a bonus.
I think that's why After the Fall is so enjoyable for many people who don't bother to analyze the underlying meaning. But for those of us who learned to appreciate AtS and BtVS for being able to read more deeply into it, AtF just falls short. A huge part of why I'm still a fan of the 'verse after 10 years (my god!) is that there are layers that keep you coming back for more. After the Fall fell short and I'm disappointed. But live and learn. I won't be expecting as much for the later comics (probably won't be viewing them as canon either) and I'll initially enjoy them but won't bother going too deeply into thought-mode.
But I can understand for Maggie how going into this she brought her 'verse viewing cap. It's part of what makes it the Buffyverse to her. And to find her own viewpoint denied has got to be bitter and frustrating.
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If it's entertaining AND it provokes discussion, well, that's just a bonus.
I think that's why After the Fall is so enjoyable for many people who don't bother to analyze the underlying meaning. But for those of us who learned to appreciate AtS and BtVS for being able to read more deeply into it, AtF just falls short. A huge part of why I'm still a fan of the 'verse after 10 years (my god!) is that there are layers that keep you coming back for more. After the Fall fell short and I'm disappointed. But live and learn. I won't be expecting as much for the later comics (probably won't be viewing them as canon either) and I'll initially enjoy them but won't bother going too deeply into thought-mode.
But I can understand for Maggie how going into this she brought her 'verse viewing cap. It's part of what makes it the Buffyverse to her. And to find her own viewpoint denied has got to be bitter and frustrating.