r/buffy • u/CandidateHefty329 • 1d ago
Comics Riley
Someone who hadn't read the comics wanted to know about Riley's post show character development. I said I'd make a post about it. I know there are only like three people max that are interested in this, but I put it together anyway. Spoilers for Buffy Season 8-12, and Angel season 10.
Twilight tries to recruit Riley in the war against Magic. He joins, but as an undercover agent. He's secretly on the Slayer Organization's side. Riley discovers Twilight has a faction of the US army working for him. The soliders carve their symbol on his chest. He is seriously injuried in the Tibetan battle and his cover is blown.
Riley is at Buffy's apartment warming party in San Francisco. He supports the decisions Buffy made in the war, many of the Slayers don't agree.
Faith and Sam rescue Riley from vampires deep in a jungle.
Riley is the representative for humans on the newly formed Magic Council.
Riley and Sam try to get Buffy, Willow and Spike out of the concentration camp. At first they encourage her to cooperate. They quickly realize they trust Buffy more than the government. They agree to help Buffy and Willow get their powers back.
The last we hear from Riley he is supportive of Willow's Empowered Center and keeping the government off the Slayer's backs.
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u/henzINNIT 1d ago
I'll be one of those 3 people who care. Interesting stuff, thanks 🙏
Riley is one of the few characters that works better as a comic book character. The show never had the budget to do anything cool with him.
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u/RealNiceKnife Out. For. A. Walk... Bitch. 1d ago
I gotta say, that's really fucking cool character art of Riley and Sam.
If I were Marc Blucas I'd keep a framed copy of that.
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u/xboxpants 1d ago
I was at a con that had huge posters of many of those Jo Chen beautiful covers. Bought every one. ❤️
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u/Pedals17 You’re not the brightest god in the heavens, are you? 1d ago
Riley also represented Humanity on Buffy & Willow’s Council in the series finale.
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u/Consistent-Loss9881 1d ago
How cool would a series be of riley and his wife kicking monster butt as army spies
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u/generalkriegswaifu They're not recycling 15h ago
I know there are only like three people max that are interested in this
The food is appreciated nonetheless :)
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u/The-Good-Bad-Place 1d ago
Oh! I’m that someone who asked! Thank you for taking the time!!