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October 15 2008

Jim Henson Co. ponders mature puppet fare in 'The Happytime Murders'. "I suspect it was also inspired by "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and, maybe, just maybe, that infamous puppet episode of Joss Whedon's 'Angel.'" More...

October 07 2008

Should Angel Season 4 help you vote for next President? A new list from io9 thinks so, It asked several political pundits what sci-fi stories are appropriate for the current presidential campaign. Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online chose "Angel" episodes that featured Jasmine, played by Gina Torres, who gave the world peace and harmony...for a price. More...

September 26 2008

Angel: AtF Volume 3 Q&A. Chris Ryall asks for questions covering anything and everything up to Issue 12, to be printed in the next hardcover collection of Angel: After the Fall, along with his and/or Brian's answers.

September 15 2008

(SPOILER) IDW unveil their Angelverse comic books for December. Let see's what we've got. There's Angel: After The Fall #15, Angel: Smile Time #1 and Spike: After The Fall #1 (Comic-Con Edition).

September 14 2008

(SPOILER) Spike: After the Fall #4 Finished! Brian Lynch's latest blog update includes cover art and a lightly spoilery description for the final chapter. Issue 3 should come out this week.

September 13 2008

"Angel: Aftermath" Interview with Kelley Armstrong. Where she talks about her favourite character, her favourite episodes, the canonization of Angel: Aftermath, and more. More...

September 10 2008

Angel: After the Fall volume 2 HC released today! Courtesy of Brian Lynch. Looks gorgeous. More...

September 05 2008

First look at the 'First Night' Hardcover aka "Angel:After the Fall volume 2". Courtesy of Brian Lynch's blog.It is very pretty - kudos once again to IDW.
Angel/Fallen Angel comic book crossover revealed. Peter David says Illyria will be guesting in an upcoming three part story arc. In fact, he posts more about it in the comments section of this very entry. More...

September 04 2008

(SPOILER) Discuss Angel: After The Fall #12. Brian Lynch promises us "a big, messy, violent, heartbreaking, funny, emotional treat".
(SPOILER) Shall Angel 'Smile' again? Chris Ryall posts an Angel related piece of artwork on his blog...but won't reveal what it is for...hmmm....

September 01 2008

TEN flies Angel again (in Australia). TV Tonight blog reports that TEN will start airing Angel on TEN HD from Sept, 16. More...
James Marsters' Audio Interview at Vampires and Slayers. This is the first of three audio interviews V&S Editor Edward Gross conducted with James, the last day of production on the final episode of Angel.

August 28 2008

Brian Lynch answers YOUR questions at SlayAlive. Mr. Lynch started a Q&A thread inspired by working on an upcoming "Angel" issue. Jump in and get your questions answered More...

August 26 2008

Vampires and Slayers Behind the Scenes on Angel Continues. Just thought I'd float a reminder that Vampires and Slayers is continuing to release behind the scenes interviews on ATS every week, this time covering Hero and Parting Gifts. This week they also feature an audio interview with Joss about our favorite future slayer, Fray. More...

August 20 2008

The storytelling engine of Angel. John Seavey looks at the ideas that made up Angel. It's an incredibly good read and if you want more, then have a look at his examination of Buffy. More...
John Byrne writes and draws "Angel: Blood and Trenches". John Byrne discusses the 4-issue WWI-themed project and "Angel: the Series". He also shares two penciled pages from "Angel: Blood And Trenches" and some early sketches.

August 19 2008

Julie Benz talks Dexter, Rambo, and Buffy. Just in time for today's DVD release of Dexter's second season, USA Today's Whitney Matheson offers up a recent interview with Julie Benz. More...
"Vampiric Puppet Lamentations" pays homage to the Buffyverse. The new episode of The Middleman involves an evil puppet. Fortunately, they invoke Buffy before you can set the Smile Time gang on them.
(SPOILER) Alex Garner's Cover for Angel #14. We've seen Nick Runge's beautiful cover for the fourteenth issue of "Angel: After the Fall," and now we get Garner's. More...

August 13 2008

(SPOILER) Discuss Angel: After The Fall #11. Events come to a head, will Angel and co survive?

August 11 2008

Vampires and Slayers: Angel Remembered. VampiresAndSlayers.net is beginning an ongoing series of behind the scenes posts about Angel (reg required). More...
Covers for Angel After The Fall #11. Brian shows us on his blog the final result for both no.11's covers. The variant is by Stephen Mooney.

August 08 2008

(SPOILER) Another 'After the Fall' Q+A at Slayalive. Writer Brian Lynch once again gives generously of his time to answer your questions. More...

August 05 2008

(SPOILER) Chris Ryall posts Angel:After the Fall #12 preview page by artist Stephen Mooney. Mooney will be taking over artistic duties for Issues 12 and 13. More...

August 03 2008

Writer Kelley Armstrong talks Angel: Aftermath. On her message board, Kelley Armstrong talks about how long this follow up to "After the Fall" will be and to what degree Joss will be involved. More...

July 31 2008

(SPOILER) Comics Continuum has IDW 'After the Fall' solicitations for October. The 'lucky' 13th issue of the Angel and the final issue of the Spike arrive this month.

July 30 2008

(SPOILER) Angel:After the Fall #13 sneak preview,Issue 15 cover,and artist news. Brian Lynch shares Angel news on his blog, and an amazing cover from Issue 15 by Franco Urru. More...

July 29 2008

More info on IDW's post 'Angel: After The Fall' storyline. As of #17, the title will become 'Angel: Aftermath' with fantasy author Kelley Armstrong joining the writing team. And industry legend John Byrne will be presenting 'Angel: Blood and Trenches', a standalone mini-series set in World War One. More...

July 27 2008

(SPOILER) IDW releases cover art for Angel and Spike comics. As part of their San Diego Comicon coverage, CBR has some (as far as I can see) unreleased covers for both Angel: After The Fall and Spike: After The Fall. There's also some exciting announcements regarding future Angel comics. More...

July 23 2008

Life-size Puppet Angel coming out in December. According to Diamond Select Toys, it's the "definitive version". At $325 it be better be.

July 22 2008

Chief Seattle has posted his character study of Spike. As always fascinating thoughts from the Chief.Angelus character sketch will be posted soon.

July 17 2008

Cover art for the Angel: After The Fall 'First Night' Hardcover. Chris Ryall posts the Wesley-centric artwork by Alex Garner on his blog. More...

July 16 2008

(SPOILER) Spike:After the Fall #1 and Angel:After the Fall Volume 1 Hardcover released today. Let us know what you think of the Spike prequel, and the Angel collected:)

July 12 2008

(SPOILER) First look at Spike: After The Fall #1. Newsarama has a five page preview of Spike's adventures in hell.

July 09 2008

Angel Lightning deal at Amazon. Yesterday's was Buffy, today it looks like Angel will sold as the 10:00 AM PDT lightning deal on Amazon.com.
TheWB.com adds Angel and Firefly to its slate. Beginning August 27th, TheWB.com will mark its official rollout with Angel and Firefly added to the lineup. Apparently newly licensed episodes of Veronica Mars will be added too, though I'm less sure of this. More...

July 04 2008

Brian Lynch says July 16th is when Spike gets his own series again. A four issue (canon) run for William the Bloody that precedes the events of Angel: After the Fall. More...

July 02 2008

(SPOILER) Discuss Angel: After The Fall #10. What next for the Fang Gang? More...

June 27 2008

Happy Birthday, Christian Kane! Wolfram & Hart's golden boy turns 34 today.

June 23 2008

Angel #11 and Spike #3 exclusive variant editions from Dynamic Forces. Editor Chris Ryall is excited about this as the covers will be drawn by Marvel comic legend John Romita Senior, whom Stan Lee nicknamed 'Jazzy' in the 60's. More...
Angel now on Hulu. Season 1 went up today and is a welcome addition to Hulu's set of television programs.

June 20 2008

IDW releases press blurb for Spike: After The Fall. There's some great quotes from Brian Lynch to be had. In related IDW news, here's some superb cover art for Angel: After The Fall #13.

June 19 2008

(SPOILER) Comics Continuum has solicitations for IDW Angel releases in September. They include Angel #12, Spike #3 and the First Night HC.

June 18 2008

(SPOILER) Preview for today's release of Angel: After The Fall #9. The main story resumes after the First Night interlude. Come tell us what you thought of the issue.

June 17 2008

Angel: After the Fall #9 out Wednesday. Just a heads up.
(SPOILER) Angel After The Fall #12 Runge cover. Found this link over on IDW forums. Thought I'd share. Warning though. Disturbing image and spoilers.

June 14 2008

(SPOILER) Preview of Spike After the Fall. From editor Chris Ryall.

June 11 2008

Angel Premiering on Hulu June 23rd. As part of the "Hulu Days of Summer," the first season will become available.
(SPOILER) Discuss Angel: After The Fall #8 here! Released today.

June 10 2008

(SPOILER) Five page preview for Angel: After The Fall #8. This issue comes out tomorrow and then issue 9 will be out in a fortnight (or maybe even next week).
Angel: After the Fall #8 ships this week! According to Diamond's shipping list.

June 06 2008

(SPOILER) First photos of the Angel:After the Fall volume 1 hardcover collection. Once again courtesy of Mr Brian Lynch.It looks amazing.

June 04 2008

(SPOILER) Meet the Big Bad of Spike:After the Fall. Brian posts an image of the main villain of the Spike mini at his blog.

June 03 2008

(SPOILER) Alex Garner's cover for Angel After The Fall #11. Have a look at the incredibly vibrantly red cover for ATF's August issue.
Angel: After The Fall #10 to get Comic Con variant cover. According to the Previews press release, it'll be a "wraparound cover with gold foil enhancements. Plus, every copy comes signed by artist Alex Garner! Limited to 2,500 pieces.".

June 01 2008

Details about the first 'Angel: After The Fall' hardcover. Brian Lynch spills the beans.

May 30 2008

Brian Lynch: Answering Questions, Part 3. Third part of Brian's Q&A podcast is up (along with a high-res version of David Messina's Angel: After the Fall Issue 8 cover).

May 23 2008

(SPOILER) Brian Lynch answers more ATF questions. It is the second part of the podcast. Includes Brian's favourites in several categories and spoilers about two certain blondes. More...

May 22 2008

(SPOILER) Angel,Spike and sideburn questions answered. Brian Lynch once again answers your questions in a podcast at his blog.

May 21 2008

Angel: After the Fall #1 [Director's Cut] released today. A special features packed re-issue of the 1st issue,with corrections,script and writers notes. Should be interesting. Newsarama has a 5 page preview of the issue which includes a look at the script.

May 19 2008

(SPOILER) Cover art and info for IDW's After The Fall comic books in August. The Angel cover is incredibly good and the Spike one is a fun nod to a previous issue.

May 18 2008

(SPOILER) TFAW.com has exclusive photo incentive covers for Angel #9 and Spike #1. The Spike cover can be found here.

May 17 2008

Brian Lynch gives a (backwards) sneak preview of Angel:After the Fall #1 (Directors Cut). This special edition of the first issue with script and notes from Brian should be released next week.

May 11 2008

(SPOILER) First colored page from Spike:After The Fall #1. Chris Ryall posted the first colored page from Spike:ATF #1 at his blog and it looks good.

May 09 2008

Screenwriter John August writes Angel. Lilah Morgan explains derivatives to the gang. More...

May 07 2008

(SPOILER) Discuss Angel: After The Fall #7. The 'First Night' interlude continues as we find out more about what happened after 'Not Fade Away'. And preview pages for this issue can be found over at Newsarama.

May 03 2008

(SPOILER) Other cover For Spike:After The Fall #3. The other day we saw the first cover for Spike: After The Fall #3 at Brian Lynch's new blog. Now at Chris Ryall's blog, we see the other cover for this issue.A very revealing cover too. More...

April 30 2008

IDW offering ATF subscription pre orders for issues 9-15. Finally.
(SPOILER) Brian Lynch has a new blog. Because apparently "myspace is yesterday's news". There's also cover art for Spike: After The Fall #3.

April 20 2008

(SPOILER) Angel After The Fall #7 release date pushed up to May 7th. Up from May 28th, according to TFAW.com
(SPOILER) Stephen Mooney has posted inked covers for issues 8+9 of After the Fall. This is for Slay Alive's Angel Interaction cover contest. More...

April 18 2008

(SPOILER) Alex Garner's cover for Angel: After the Fall #9! It's posted over at the RyallTime Blog. More...

April 16 2008

(SPOILER) Brian Lynch shows cover for Spike ATF #2. Brian returns to his blog with two new entries detailing the progress on Angel ATF 8 and reveals Urru's quite piss-taking cover for Spike's spinoff. Angel must feel the vitriol:-).

April 12 2008

(SPOILER) The Flip, the Flail and the Flounce: When Fandom Implodes. Merlin Missy takes a humorous look at fandom. "This essay contains spoilers of Torchwood S2, episode one of S4 Doctor Who, episode one of S4 Battlestar Galactica, and Issue 12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8".

April 11 2008

(SPOILER) Ryall gives preview pages from Angel #9 and Spike #1. This shows art from new Angel artist Nick Runge, and b+w page from Urru on Spike. More...

April 06 2008

(SPOILER) Info and cover art for IDW's After The Fall comic books in July. Comics Continuum has the details for Angel: After The Fall #10 and Spike: After The Fall #1.

April 02 2008

(SPOILER) Discuss Angel: After The Fall #6. The start of the First Night interlude, find out what happened on the night of Not Fade Away.
(SPOILER) Preview page from Angel:First Night (Issue 6) which is released tomorrow. A new page from the story that is drawn by comic book legend John Byrne.

March 28 2008

(SPOILER) Alex Garner's cover for 'Angel: After the Fall' #10 revealed. In Brian Lynch's Myspace blog. More...

March 22 2008

(SPOILER) Another round of Q-and-A with Brian Lynch. Brian once again opens the floor for questions about his projects, including Angel: After The Fall, Spike: After The Fall, and Everybody's Dead. Spoilers are certain to abound in the questions.

March 19 2008

(SPOILER) Discuss Angel: After The Fall #5. Big cliffhanger? No doubt. Stunning revelations? More than likely. So come and tell us what you thought of the latest chapter of Angel's adventures. More...
(SPOILER) Icv2 reveals new details of Spike: After The Fall. We get some intriguing new tidbits about Spike's road to Hugh Hefner-hood and Beta George's role in First Night.

March 18 2008

(SPOILER) Preview page for Angel:After The Fall #5. This issue is out this week along with Brian Lynch's other series "Everybody's Dead".

March 17 2008

(SPOILER) Cover art and info for 'Angel: After The Fall' #8 and #9. These issues will be out in June along with the first hardcover collection of the series.

March 14 2008

Brian Lynch updates on length of Angel After The Fall. A confirmation that the series will run for more than the previously announced 12 issues.

March 12 2008

(SPOILER) Spike:After the Fall-coming in July from IDW! A 4 issue spin-off of Angel:After the Fall from Lynch,Whedon and Urru. More...

March 11 2008

Chris Ryall hints at two new Brian Lynch series. IDW's editor previews cover art for Everybody's Dead and announces Brian will start two "somethings".. could one be an Angel continuation ? Meanwhile over at his Myspace blog, Brian gives an update on the writing progress for Angel: After The Fall.

March 08 2008

Art for "Angel: After The Fall #1 - The Director's Cut". Cover art by Alex Garner. More...

March 01 2008

(SPOILER) Guess who is a fan of Angel:After the Fall? Spoilers for issue #4. More...

February 28 2008

An evening on the set of Angel. A fab account of a visit to the Angel set when the season 3 episode "Dad" was being filmed. Great reading for any Angel fan.

February 27 2008

(SPOILER) Review of Angel #1-4. The faniffic Mark Stoddard of The Nexus reviews the first four issues of Angel Season 6, with references to Buffy Season 8 and what it meant to continue the series. More...

February 26 2008

Angel Complete Series Collector's Set for only $55.99 at Amazon.com. It's their Gold Box Deal of the Day so get in there quick.

February 23 2008

(SPOILER) 'Angel: After The Fall ' #1 Director's Cut Edition out in May. It'll have "Brian Lynch's complete script and his writer's annotations". IDW have also released plot info for issue 7 as well. And if that doesn't whet your appetite, then pop over to SlayAlive to have a look at the fan-inspired limited edition covers for issues 6 and 7.

February 19 2008

Angel: After The Fall # 4 out this week (kinda). The latest Lying in the Gutter column says the issue "has been severely allocated to comic stores served by Diamond's Pittsburgh distribution centre." The good news is "more copies will be on their way".

February 13 2008

(SPOILER) IDW's Chris Ryall posts more pages and info for Angel: After the Fall 'First Night'. Two excellent new images from this story within a story event. More...

February 11 2008

SC3: Slayage Conference on the Whedonverse. June 5-8, 2008--Scholars and fans gather for a third time to analyze all things Whedonesque. Jeanine Basinger is a keynote speaker. More...

February 10 2008

(SPOILER) Gorgeous Wesley artwork from 'Angel: After The Fall'. This preview page is from Wesley's 'First Night' tale. It's really good.

February 07 2008

Angel features on EW's 'shows to resurrect' list. Other Whedonesque favorites like Drive and Wonderfalls end up on Entertainment Weekly's list of '30 Shows You'd Bring Back from the Grave.'

February 03 2008

(SPOILER) Brian Lynch answers your Angel questions-Part 2. Brian answers more questions in a podcast available at his blog. More...

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