Vampires that* at will* can transform into wolves* panthers* insects* or fog invade the Slayer base of operations in northern Scotland* and not only walk away unscathed* but in possession of Buffy's scythe* the symbol of Slayer power worldwide. Buffy and the Slayer legion travel to Tokyo in order to learn more about their dangerous new foes* as Xander journeys to Transylvania to solicit the only person they've ever known to possess such power: Dracula. * The celebrated Buffy Season Eight continues with Drew Goddard (Cloverfield* Lost) writing Wolves at the Gate* with Joss Whedon continuing his role as executive producer* and Georges Jeanty as series artist. * Includes the stand-alone issue written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon* "A Beautiful Sunset.