List of Buffyverse literature
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Buffyverse literature includes Buffy novels, Angel novels, Buffy/Angel novels, Tales of the Slayer, and both official and unofficial guidebooks.
Additionally, two magazine titles have been published by Titan Magazines in the United Kingdom for fans of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine commenced publication in 1999. Angel Magazine had a limited run of 24 issues and was published between September 2003 and July 2005. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine incorporated Angel Magazine from #76 (August 2005), and was renamed Buffy the Vampire Slayer Magazine incorporating Angel Magazine. It went bi-monthly in 2006, and the final issue was #94 (June/July 2007).
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History
Buffy Season 1
These Buffyverse tales take place around Buffy Season 1 (from spring 1996 up until spring 1997).
Buffy Season 2
These tales take place during Buffy Season 2, (from autumn 1997 up until spring 1998).
Buffy Season 3
These tales take place during Buffy Season 3 (from autumn 1998 up until spring 1999).
Buffy Season 4/Angel Season 1
These Buffyverse tales take place during Buffy Season 4, and Angel Season 1 (from autumn 1999 up until spring 2000).
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