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migimon2002's review against another edition
4.0
And so I continue to dabble in the world of graphic novels...
As a huge Buffy and Angel fan, I've wanted to see how the story continued for years. But, I just couldn't wrap my head around switching from TV to comics - until now. I bit the bullet, picked up this volume, and now I'm hooked! Although I find some of the graphics to be simplified and lacking detail, the overall visuals and colours are stimulating. Some plot elements are are taking some getting used to, but Joss Whedon's involvement means I have complete faith that all will be understood eventually. And, some of the surprises and twists were superbly unpredictable. I find I am satisfied, overall, and suspect I have a full summer of Buffy & Angel (comics) ahead.
As a huge Buffy and Angel fan, I've wanted to see how the story continued for years. But, I just couldn't wrap my head around switching from TV to comics - until now. I bit the bullet, picked up this volume, and now I'm hooked! Although I find some of the graphics to be simplified and lacking detail, the overall visuals and colours are stimulating. Some plot elements are are taking some getting used to, but Joss Whedon's involvement means I have complete faith that all will be understood eventually. And, some of the surprises and twists were superbly unpredictable. I find I am satisfied, overall, and suspect I have a full summer of Buffy & Angel (comics) ahead.
okcomp16's review against another edition
4.0
When the show ended, I was in shock, it ended with a cliffhanger, it was perfect but at the same time, it leaves you wanting more.
This comic book give others and me closure, is not the same still is something, we get to find out what happened to our favorite characters.
The story has many surprises. It does not take is time developing story lines like a TV show, it goes fast through them but still, until now I loved every revelation.
The dialogue is very much like the show, the characters feel the same as well, which is the most important thing to me.
The logic was hard to get sometimes, as well the decisions made by Angel. I'm lost in a few areas but I want more, I love this universe and this was a pleasure every moment.
This comic book give others and me closure, is not the same still is something, we get to find out what happened to our favorite characters.
The story has many surprises. It does not take is time developing story lines like a TV show, it goes fast through them but still, until now I loved every revelation.
The dialogue is very much like the show, the characters feel the same as well, which is the most important thing to me.
The logic was hard to get sometimes, as well the decisions made by Angel. I'm lost in a few areas but I want more, I love this universe and this was a pleasure every moment.
jamsu's review against another edition
2.0
1.5 stars
Angel: After the Fall volume one wasn’t something I was ever going to read and for years I wasn’t even tempted to buy it but then I finally did.
I just didn’t like the plot. I gave extra half star just because I was glad to see so many characters from the show even if this comic pretty much ruined that awesome ending for me.
Also I want a dragon.
I didn’t like the art. I wasn’t sure at first if Wesoey was him or Giles and let’s not even mention how Illyria looks like. Angel looked pretty good though.
Angel: After the Fall volume one wasn’t something I was ever going to read and for years I wasn’t even tempted to buy it but then I finally did.
I just didn’t like the plot. I gave extra half star just because I was glad to see so many characters from the show even if this comic pretty much ruined that awesome ending for me.
Also I want a dragon.
I didn’t like the art. I wasn’t sure at first if Wesoey was him or Giles and let’s not even mention how Illyria looks like. Angel looked pretty good though.
modkuraika's review against another edition
4.0
Given Angel's abrupt ending and years between, you would think switching mediums would have some level of disconnect but this just feels like I'm reading season six. They haven't missed a beat. I just hope I get some level of closure when it's all over.
lochnessvhs's review against another edition
3.5
The art is beautiful, of course. It's well written. I just...I don't like where the story went. I don't like that everything about everyone has suddenly changed. Opening the portal to Hell in L.A., yeah it was bound to cause some issues. But if Season 6 would have happened, I know this is not how it would have went down (special effects budget notwithstanding). I can't connect to them. This isn't them. It's like metaverse Angel.
alle_kat97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
gothamshire's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, this just got better with every turn and twist. Maybe it's because Angel was always "my" show, even more than Buffy, but I feel like this had miles more to it than a lot of the Buffy comics. The characterization here just doesn't miss a beat, from Angel to Illyria, from Spike to LORNE. Cannot wait to read more even though these are pricey to track down.
gorybmovie's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the television show so it is wonderful to see what became of the characters after the season finale. While Joss Whedon's involvement with the plot is evident, this reads more in the style of his work with Marvel then what fans of the show are used to.
The story is bigger and more fantastic. It is beyond anything you could imagine on a television effects budget. I enjoyed it though I do miss the realism of the tv show. Episodes that dealt with the world as I know it with demons under the surface were my favorite. Episodes like I've Got You Under My Skin, Smile Time, Waiting in the Wings and I Will Remember You.
Writer Brian Lynch's also brings his own style to the writing. I'm loving his sass and humor. He writes Angel less broody and more snarky. We've seen some of this in the show but in the comics it is more consistent and at times has more bite, sort of a cross between Angel and Angelus. However, it is the apocalypse and Angel has many reasons to make himself appear unaffected by the destruction of the world around him.
Fans of the show will enjoy this one, though if you haven't seen the show, crawl out from under the rock where you've been hiding and watch the TV series before you pick up After the Fall. This series is canon with the show and won't make any sense if you haven't watched the episodes.
The story is bigger and more fantastic. It is beyond anything you could imagine on a television effects budget. I enjoyed it though I do miss the realism of the tv show. Episodes that dealt with the world as I know it with demons under the surface were my favorite. Episodes like I've Got You Under My Skin, Smile Time, Waiting in the Wings and I Will Remember You.
Writer Brian Lynch's also brings his own style to the writing. I'm loving his sass and humor. He writes Angel less broody and more snarky. We've seen some of this in the show but in the comics it is more consistent and at times has more bite, sort of a cross between Angel and Angelus. However, it is the apocalypse and Angel has many reasons to make himself appear unaffected by the destruction of the world around him.
Fans of the show will enjoy this one, though if you haven't seen the show, crawl out from under the rock where you've been hiding and watch the TV series before you pick up After the Fall. This series is canon with the show and won't make any sense if you haven't watched the episodes.