Buffyverse Writers Officially Reunite For Chilling New Horror Comic Releasing This Winter

Credit: MovieStillsDB Published Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 AM EST Sam Fang primarily covers news for CBR, with over a decade of experience writing about entertainment and pop culture and degrees in both journalism and art. Sign in to your CBR account Two critically acclaimed Buffyverse creators are returning with a chilling new horror story of their own, and the first look promises to be something all Buffy fans will love. The new story will make its debut at the start of the new year. Mad Cave Studios has officially announced The Heir, a five-issue limited miniseries from Slayers: A Buffyverse Story, co-written and co-directed by Amber Benson and Christopher Golden. The comic story will be illustrated by Gavin Fullerton, with colors by Juancho and letters by Absolute Wonder Woman's Becca Carey. Teased as being perfect for fans of Irish folklore, Mad Cave calls The Heir a "dark supernatural tale following a young woman's Gothic-tinged descent into madness", with the first issue set to hit stores on January 13, 2027. Mad Cave shared the cover art for The Heir #1 by Jamie McKelvie as well as a look inside at the interior art. The synopsis promises plenty of spooky chills and thrills, too: "...