Spike is attempting to manage taking care of an unstable illyria and a group of anxious civilians while trying not. For spike, lynch is reunited with frequent collaborator, penciller franco urru. So all told we have a perfectly ok comic book, with perfectly ok writing and perfectly ok art. This comic book series continues the story from the television show angel. Poet, vampire, murderer, lover, hero, prisoner, slave spike has. Collects an 8issue series set between after the fall and buffy season 8. Spike idw publishing vampire encyclopedia wiki fandom. Spike s story reads even better in the context of the entire angel. But after enjoying this collection of the fourissue spike. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. After the fall is an american comic book limited series published by idw publishing.
The story takes place between spikes appearances in after. After the fall spike numbered brian lynch, franco urru on. Shadow puppets team of brian lynch and franco urru. Franco urru spike hunts down a group of female demons who have captured illyria and his flock, but must figure out a new way to save all of them when his rescue plan fails and the demons capture him. After the fall follows first night and is my favorite of the after the fall series so far. After the fall last edited by nafnoid on 122518 02. Wikipedia also shows the angel spike other spinoffs publishing order, which is usually the sensible order to read comics in. After the fall series youll be looking at the events of angel.
The story takes place between spike s appearances in after the fall, first night and after the fall, part two. Its been ten years and the buffy the vampire slayer comic book line has expanded to include. Dec 09, 2008 i just looked through a small stack of a buddys recent comic book purchases and i was less than enamored of several titles therein. I experienced libraryassociated intrigue viaavis the angel. Uniquely, although this is a spinoff from idws larger angel. Or dustmaybe well just call him dust, considering how things are going. Or dustmaybe well just call him dust, considering how it seems things are going in his immediate future. After the fall first night and when angel catches up to him in issue 2 of the first after the fall arc. I found the comic book graphic novel format odd on a kindle but i expect i could get used to it. Also, its written by brian lynch, who wrote after the fall and the spike series angel vol. The writer really did spike justice, the dialogue and narrative was on point. You learn about the main characters and meet old friends. But, by the time this fight is over, hell have one more name lord.
Canonically, the character appears in issues of the comic books buffy the vampire slayer season eight 200711, angel. I would say this should be read after the first four issues of angel. Coa pic has a sticker on the bag the book is in which remains unopened. Luckily, they continued the show as a comic book called angel. Season 6, is a comic book published by idw publishing. Both of them play off each other so well, elevating both stories to a new level. Issues 2425 are about drusilla, and a prequel to atf. After the fall hc spike numbered 01 by brian lynch, franco urru isbn. After the fall, as presented by angel cocreator joss whedon, with a creative team handpicked by whedon himself, the spike. After the fall, the artwork is not great, its the same as the artwork on the angel book, but its still good. Highly recommended for the rest of buffyangel spike fans. After the fall where angel meets up with spike and illyria. Poet, vampire, murderer, lover, hero, prisoner, slave.
Spike no 4 edition limited after the fall comic book 4 exclusive cover. After the fall when it was released in four parts, and i looked forward to the book every month. If youre a spike fan, and are comfortable with comic books as a medium, this is a great buy. It takes place in the buffyverse continuity and features the character of william pratt, aka, spike who is a vampire with a very colorful history. In a move of sheer brilliance, however, joss and brians story opens after the fight is over. This takes place after the spike story set in volume 2 of angel. Mar 07, 2020 but after enjoying this collection of the fourissue spike. Jan 11, 2019 what happened after the camera stop rolling for the series finale of angel. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Spike is a comic book series published by idw publishing. After the fall franchise, it also serves as a prequel to dark horse comics own buffy the vampire slayer season eight comic book series.
Its a mehfest, only marginally better than its sister title. Asylum when buffy and angel creator joss whedon approached him to write the canonical continuation to angel, after the fall, in 2007. Idw is an awardwinning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in san diego, california. After the fall collects the after the fall miniseries. After the fall spillyria for fans of buffyverse comics. Includes dynamic forces certificate of authenticity. After the fall in a whole new light, courtesy of brian lynch and. After the fall was longrunning story arc in the angel and spike comics from idw publishing. Newsletter enter email address to get our weekly newsletter.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Questions about after the fall comics optionseditions. After the fall comes the official story of spike s first months in hell. Lynch does a good job of keeping things interesting with great little moments, even though it can be confusing at times. Df john romita sr variant cover by idw publishing written by joss whedon brian lynch art by franco urru. Get the best deals on spike comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. In possibly the craziest angel volume yet, we find out what happened to gunn, drusilla, angel, and spike in the aftermath of the fall, which includes comas, insane asylums, a comic con, and even angels movie adaptation. After the fall was prompted by idw publishing and joss whedon after the success of dark horse comics buffy the vampire. This installment is a continuation of first night and follows spike and illyria from the television cliffhanger up to where angel finds him in after the fall at the grotto with a harem of loyal spike followers. Not to be confused with fallen angel, another idwpublished comic book with angel in its title.
I am also happy to report that i enjoyed his work more on this series than on his more recent issues of angel, perhaps due to the more focused cast and less chaotic events spike. In which order should i read all the buffyangel comics. After brian lynchs work on several spike miniseries had impressed joss whedon. But by the time this fight is over, hell have one more name. In the chaos that ensued, spike found what appeared to. After the fall is a spike comic book miniseries, acting as a spinoff from after the fall metaseries. Aug 06, 2008 franco urrus art shines when handling dragons and other mystical beasts, and this issue is no exception. Sep 05, 2017 its been ten years and the buffy the vampire slayer comic book line has expanded to include. I just looked through a small stack of a buddys recent comic book purchases and i was less than enamored of several titles therein. In fact, it seems to me that the final page of issue 4 will lead readers to the point in issue 2 of angel. After the fall fits into the angel sequence according to wikipedia it falls after issues 68 of angel. Written by brian lynch and illustrated by franco urru, it was originally published from july to october 2008 by idw publishing. See the complete spike comics buffy vampire slayer series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Spike after the fall tpb 2010 comic books mycomicshop. A guide to buffy the vampire slayer comics comic book. After the fall tells the story of what happened the the bleachblonde vampire between his premiere in hell. It does however, mean you only get the bare bones of a story, which was always. Spike haters hard to imagine that such creatures exist, but they do would do well to avoid this title. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. Poet, vampire, murderer, lover, hero, prisoner, slave spike has been called a lot of things.
As such, it is canon to the overall buffyverse in which stories take place. The general plotline of how spike acquired his bug ship was supplied by joss whedon and can be considered canon. Now, idw publishing is proud to present the story of angel. This reading order contains all the necessary comic book issues to enjoy the buffyverse comics.
Buffyverse reading order comic book reading orders. If youre a spike fan, and are comfortable with comic books as a medium, this is a great. Written by brian lynch and illustrated by franco urru. With stories by fanfavorite writer brian lynch and a. Spike is attempting to manage taking care of an unstable illyria and a group of anxious civilians while trying not to get dusted in the process. After the fall comic book issue 3 a franco urru buffy the. Dynamic forces has pulled out all the stops and here is your onceinalifetime opportunity to get these special covers signed by the legendary artist. After the fall opens in an alley, but there isnt an insurmountable horde of demons. The series was written by brian lynch with artwork by franco urru and coloring by jason jensen, art lyon, and tom smith. The spike comics buffy vampire slayer book series by multiple authors includes books spike. After the fall is an entertaining and actionpacked 4issue fantasy comic. This volume account for what happened to spike between first night and angel.