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At least initially, in Season Eight ( a canonical continuation of the series in comic book format ), the Scoobies are scattered across the world.

In addition to the primary gang, there are short of 2000 Slayers, many of whom work with the expanded organization in addition to witches, psychics and other staff.

The core Scoobies now each act as important figures in the new Watcher's Council and maintain a role of leadership and authority amongst the Slayers they employ.

With the group scattered, communication is maintained primarily through phone calls, and the group leaders ( in particular the core three ) now assume more superheroic positions and parallels than in previous seasons.

Former allies in Season 7 such as Andrew and Rona now lead squads of their own.