Introduced in the two-part opening storyline forBuffy the Vampire Slayer, Xander was a constant in the show.
This also made him a natural target for potential corruption.
One storyline even almost transformed the character into the avatar for the show’s final big bad.
While these plot turns were ultimately either short-lived or never came to be, the comic reboot from Boom!
Studios actually followed through and turned Xander into a major villain.
It’s an interesting idea and one that could easily inform the character’s potential involvement inthe upcomingBuffyrevival.
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Some speculated that Xander could be indoctrinated into the Initiative in season 4.
Instead, that turn actually almost happened again during season 7.
The First notably has no physical form, requiring servants like Caleb to carry out his will.
Otherwise, the First can only appear in non-corporeal form as anyone deceased.
Afterwards, the First would appear for the rest of the season in the form of Xander.
It was a bold idea, but one the writers decided against.
Studios Buffy Reboot
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Studios' comic book reboot ofBuffy the Vampire Slayerwas an interesting modernization of the original show.
In the aftermath,Xander became a true vampire and embraced his new demonic edge.
Xander filled the role Angelus did in the original show as the former ally turned vampiric villain…
In the end, his schemes pitted him against the Slayers until he was unceremoniously staked by Faith.
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