I must say I really don't see the appeal of a comic adaptation of a TV episode. To each his very weird own

Let Down | February 16, 12:06 CET

I completely agree Let Down. As much as I love comics, TV is a better medium. Uhh hello... movement and sound! Comic to TV translation obviously makes sense...but TV to Comic.

I could just watch 'Not Fade Away', on mute, with closed captions and keep my eyes closed only to flash them open for a split second every few moments and get the same experience.

Also...Angel meets Wesley's great-great grandfather or whatever? Ugh..

aus-mitch | February 16, 12:35 CET

Well guys, you could say the same about Movie to comic adaptations. Or some purists (like Alan Moore:)) would say no to comic to movie/tv adaptations aus-mitch so why does that make anymore sense? Cant please everyone:)

I like the description of #21...sounds like Angel is pissed at the PTB..no wonder!

angeliclestat | February 16, 12:45 CET

I think the descriptions for Angel #21 and Blood and Trenches #3 sound interesting.


In regards to Angel #21,it sounds like Angel is going to confront TPTB over recent events.Also sounds like Dez might be an adversary.

Wes's grandfather being involved in Blood And Trenches #3 could be cool.

I like the idea of comic adaptations and hope more episodes get this treatment.I don't think all episodes should but some standouts wouldn't hurt.

[ edited by Buffyfantic on 2009-02-16 17:54 ]

Buffyfantic | February 16, 15:37 CET

I agree.. I got Smile Time #1 not know it was just a retelling, with no new back story. What's the point?

Blood and Trenches sounds great! A favourite of mine was Angel's WWII flashback episode "Why We Fight".

demon magnet | February 16, 20:07 CET

Well, there was a entire new scene with Angel and Spike in Smile Time #1.

Also, the issue sold out, so I guess a lot of people have "weird" taste, Let Down. Comic companies have been adapting movies and TV episodes for years. Happens every time a moderately comic-friendly movie comes out, so of course Joss's works would someday be adapted. I'm just glad for more Angel.

patxshand | February 16, 21:02 CET

Count me in as also not interested in comic book adaptations. As a kid, they were cool companion pieces to movies, but nowadays, it just seems wasteful considering I already own Not Fade Away on the season five DVD. Sure, it's in a different art form, but as I also believe film is superior to comics, it would be wasteful of me to buy a lesser-quality product.

Riker | February 16, 23:53 CET

Comic Book Resources's review gave Smile Time #1 only one-half star out of five. Ouch.

I'm not interested in episode adaptations either. Before VHS and DVD, they would be quite nice, but in current times they're pointless.

Riker - I'm disappointed that you see film as superior to comics. I see them simply as different mediums. (Unless you meant that an original film is better than it's licensed comic adaptation, in which case I agree with you.

Invisible Green | February 17, 02:00 CET

Invisible Green,

I love comics. I've been collecting them since I was 7. But if I had to choose between Buffy Season Eight the Comic Book, or Buffy Season Eight the Movie, I'd always choose the movie. The comics are simply satisfying a craving that otherwise wouldn't be fulfilled.

Riker | February 17, 02:19 CET

Ah, so the format just suits you better. I can understand that. I don't appreciate it when people don't respect the medium of comics, but you clearly do.

Invisible Green | February 17, 03:09 CET

Thanks for the heads up on Smile Time, maybe I should have not just skimmed thought it. But basically I just want new stories about our guys and gals.

demon magnet | February 17, 05:06 CET