Sure, a lot of attention's been paid to Sunnydale's favorite vampire slayer, Buffy, but she's not the only character from Joss Whedon's "Buffy-verse" to make a successful transition from television to comics. IDW Publishing's ongoing "Angel" series continues this week as a new writer begins scripting the adventures of Angel, the vampire with a soul (played by David Boreanaz in the television series), and his demon-slaying crew.
"Fables" creator Bill Willingham jumps on board as the series' regular writer with issue #28, kicking off a six-part arc titled "The Crown Prince Syndrome." The storyline promises to explore Angel's new celebrity and the problems it creates — including a distinct lack of quality brooding time.
IDW has provided Splash Page readers with an exclusive first look at "Angel" #28, featuring a story by Willingham, interior art by Brian Denham and covers by Denham, Jenny Frison and David Messina.
According to IDW, each issue of "Angel" will also feature a side story introducing a new character, Eddie Hope, created by Willingham and Bill Williams.
“I’m really enjoying writing Angel,” said Willingham. “You don’t often get to play in other people’s universes, and the world created for Angel, with its supernatural-infested L.A., is something I’m having too much fun being involved with.”
Click the cover image below for an exclusive preview of "Angel" #28 from IDW Publishing.
"Angel" #28 hits shelves this Wednesday (December 16).
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