After the Fall…There’s Comics
IDW publishing is turning out to be quite a good publisher. They’re already nailed down some pretty good liscenses and Angel:After the Fall is no exception. First off, I’m a diehard Buffy fan, but never got too much into Angel. I saw maybe two episodes of the tv show and read only a couple books before. So what’s the point? You do not have to be a fan of the series to enjoy this book. The story, plot, and pacing is exceptional. Lynch’s writing skills are showcased as the characterization and dialogue from the leading cast are dead on (especially Spike). The artwork is equally as gorgeous and the sketchy sytle, combined with dark, heavy linework sets the tone for the end of all things very nicely. While this is number fourteen, and I feel that I lost most of the storyline and jumped in at a bad point for new readers, it’s involving. I’d have to give this book a solid seven out of ten. Definitely check out this issue, then wait for IDW to lanuch the TPB of the series. I’m sure it’ll be worth every dollar. As a rule, I generally don’t like angsty vampires, but if you want to check out even more fangy goodness or see why the vampire genre should be staked in the proverbial heart check out http://www.toybender.com/twilight-ruins-toys-like-it-does-vampire-books-and-flicks/.
December 17th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Thanks for the link!