I’m currently on the last four episodes of my favorite season–which would be season three. And we all know the theme of this season: good slayer versus dark slayer. And sure, I would love to dive into all the complexities, context, and other conversations (ha, 3 c’s) about the topic. But it’s been done time and time again. Nevertheless, my longing interest on the topic reverted back to the whole slayer mythology. I’ve always, always been interested in slayers past–particularly Nikki Wood. First, she’s a black slayer. Second, every single thing about her was ripped out of Pam Grier's rampaging performances in 70's Blaxploitation films. Seriously, it’s a sub-genre of film sworn to Queen Grier, and certainly an immediate source to fulfil my thirst in the black female action hero. As opposed to her many counterparts.
But I digress.
My point is, while pondering about slayers, I realized I had the Tales of the Slayer books to go back to re-familiarize myself with many of their stories. However, some stories I remember perfectly. Even after years of finishing her story in one of the volumes, imprints remained. So with a little dusting, it would be nice to dive back into the slayer fray for a tale or two.
No, for real. These books have been shamefully in a tote for over ten years. Sick. I know.
Nonetheless, let me see if I can flip through and recall some of my favorite slayer stories. Or at least the ones better written. Because some of the writers… well… suffered to tell a decent slayer story. And yes, somewhere after volumes three my interest faded over the years; I never went back to get volume four. Pitifully. But now’s the chance to reconnect and order that SOB. Especially because that’s the volume featuring slayers facing the Cruciamentum (those who know understand what the hell that ridiculous test is).
So. Anybody got a favorite Slayer out there? Comment below.
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