Click to enlargeDark Horse has provided CBR with an exclusive first look at Jo Chen's cover artwork for the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8: Riley" one-shot. Written by Jane Espenson with art by Karl Moline and Andy Owens, this issue goes on sale August 18. When you're done checking out this exclusive artwork, visit CBR's Independents forum to discuss "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8" with fellow readers.Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8: Riley One-Shot

Writer Jane Espenson

Penciller: Karl Moline

Inker: Andy Owens

Colorist: Michelle Madsen

Price: $3.50Acclaimed Buffy television writer Jane Espenson (Buffy: Tales of the Vampires, Battlestar Galactica) is back with answers to one of the surprising twists she and Executive Producer Joss Whedon introduced in the hit story arc "Retreat!" In the midst of the battle, Buffy's former flame, the demon-fighting soldier Riley Finn, seemingly in league with Twilight, was revealed as a double agent working for the Slayer army. Now Espenson and artist Karl Moline (Fray, Willow) uncover the secrets of Riley's recruitment by Buffy, his infiltration of Twilight's inner circle, and what's become of he and his superspy wife Sam. This essential one-shot delivers thrilling spy adventure and is filled with major revelations for the story of Buffy Season 8!