Joss thanks fans and hints at Buffyverse future.

As Angel drew to a close on The WB, Joss Whedon paid a visit to fan forum The Bronze Beta to thank his supporters.

"[I] wanted to say thank you one more time, to all of you except anyone who ever criticized anything ever at all."

"I came on these boards in Buffy's first year and the support - and even the criticism - has been more helpful than I can type," he added. "I set out in television with one simple goal: to purchase a Russian bride. Didn't work out. Immigration stuff - it's complicated."

Whedon also offered hope to fans, with the news that he is considering future projects:

"I had dinner with Tim Minear the other night, and we talked about what kind of show we want to make next... It always comes back to the same themes... people getting strength. People helping out. People being thankful for whatever they have, be it power, a decent life, or a fun-tastic Russian bride.

"I don't know if the Buffyverse is going to return to TV, but I hope so, and I know we'll be putting something out there. Maybe on HBO, 'cause I like me some cussin."