An episode adaptation? Not sure I care to spend my well-earned cash on something I've already seen in a different format. Someone tell me if it turns out so good I have to have it.

nathanieletc | September 15, 08:09 CET

I too am cautious about episode adaptations.

userpjx | September 15, 08:12 CET

So is Joss co-writing Angel 15? If so, awesome

As for story of Smile Time by Joss, I'm guessing that just means the original episode was his story

Let Down | September 15, 11:58 CET

I wonder if the Smile Time comic book will have stuff that was cut from the aired episode.

Simon | September 15, 12:00 CET

Yes, will they be using the original scripts like what Dark Horse did all those years ago for the movie adaptation in Origins, or just simply do a graphic-novelization of the episode.

I understand why people are ambivalent towards the future of Angel, after the conclusion of After the Fall, mostly because fans question the matter whether something is official canon, because they don't want to spend fortunes into something that might just turn out into overpriced licenced fan-fic.

Numfar PTB | September 15, 12:23 CET

I'd have to think that it won't be a straight, word-for-word adaption of the episode. What would be the point? There would need to be some reason to pick it up for those Angel fans that are picky about what they spend their money on. The most obvious extra would be scenes that weren't possible on the show's budget.

If there was enough additional material then I'd consider picking it up but I'll probably wait and see what others think of it first. The canon/not-canon issue won't come into it for me, to be honest. All I need to know is if it's worth the money in terms of giving me a story I've not enjoyed before. Well, parts of a story I've not enjoyed before, at least.

Serial Rocker | September 15, 12:31 CET

*alredy has the Spike Comic-Con variant*

The Xan Man | September 15, 12:42 CET

Ugh I really dont have any respect for IDW's handling of the Angel licence at the moment. Spin-offs and continuations and extending amount of issues and episode adaptations and blah blah blah give me money blah.

That Angel:Smile Time cover is atrocious. Terrible terrible angel similarity especially for what is supposed to be an episode adaptation. And when did Angel leap through fire in Smile Time.

IDW is all very blergh for me at the moment....

aus-mitch | September 15, 13:42 CET

Oh well, it takes all sorts eh? I for one am loving it so far. *g*

So bring it on!! :0

sueworld2003 | September 15, 13:52 CET

Don't think I'll be getting Angel: Smile Time, but the Comic-Con edition of Spike: After the Fall is looking verrrry tempting.

Enisy | September 15, 13:57 CET

Ahh,so this Smile Time adaptation was the art Chris Ryall was previewing on his site a week or so ago.

Buffyfantic | September 15, 14:25 CET

'Smile Time' is one of those episodes I can watch and watch again and the idea of a comic adaptation and what it will add to the mix is therefore very interesting. You can never have too much Puppet Angel, imho.I've enjoyed all Scott Tipton's Angelverse stories, plus I love David Messina's art - I'll definately get this series.

Shade of Pale | September 15, 14:26 CET

Wouldn't be the first time a company's assumed fans of a show would buy anything related to it, regardless of its actual quality.
Serenity Spirt Animals anyone . . .

icallitvera | September 15, 14:32 CET

"Smile Time" is one of my least favorite ANGEL episodes... but I love IDW really, really hard, so I'll definitely be buying this. One, 'cause I need every Angel comic. Just a fact. Two, 'cause I love what IDW's done with the title more than any comic I've read. Three, 'cause it'll be interested to see the Wes/Fred stuff translate to comic pages.

patxshand | September 15, 14:33 CET

I'm not really interested in episode adaptations, but if something is a good original story, I don't care if it's supposed to be canon or not.

redeem147 | September 15, 15:41 CET

Well I am there.....the more Angel the better:)

angeliclestat | September 15, 17:18 CET

"Smile Time" may be one of the best episodes of Angel, but I ain't buying that. No way.

The Angel: After the Fall cover is gorgeous, though.

UnpluggedCrazy | September 15, 19:58 CET

Not sure I'll buy the Smile Time comic. I enjoyed the episode, but it's not really one of my favorites. As far as the Angel #15 cover goes - I love the concept, but I think again, the quailty of the art is uneven. The large portrait of Angel in particular could be better ...

resa | September 15, 23:34 CET

*also owns S:ATF CC variant*

*evil grins*

korkster | September 16, 05:18 CET