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.
texaswolfman's review against another edition
3.0
I like the art, but as a fan of the TV series a little apprehensive. Will soldier on.........
ellabhart's review against another edition
4.0
This would be a 5 if spike wasn’t having women run around in bikinis for his own pleasure
gabyk_lib's review against another edition
Still struggling with the e-comic book format. I like the different threads of stories of the shattered team but it was over to quickly.
rarebookalien's review
4.0
Loved being back in this world & finally finding out what happened after the Season 5 finale...
Was a good story, with plenty of action & some surprises! O_o
The artwork's good-But not my favourite style for Graphic Novels/Comic Books! :/
I've only got this one so far-But now I've started, I really want to continue! :D
Was a good story, with plenty of action & some surprises! O_o
The artwork's good-But not my favourite style for Graphic Novels/Comic Books! :/
I've only got this one so far-But now I've started, I really want to continue! :D
kayleedavis's review against another edition
4.0
All four of these stars are mainly because I’m so happy to see my favorites from Angel again. Also…Angel has a dragon?? Iconic.
The art leaves a bit to be desired—it was hard to figure out who was who at certain points. I’m not sure if I can consider this canon because I feel content with the show’s finale, but I’m intrigued enough to read the next volume.
The art leaves a bit to be desired—it was hard to figure out who was who at certain points. I’m not sure if I can consider this canon because I feel content with the show’s finale, but I’m intrigued enough to read the next volume.
raypuffle's review against another edition
5.0
After finally reading Spike After the Fall. I just had to re-read the rest of the series. It is everything thing you could ask for and more in the continuation of the Angel universe. The events in this novel are a logical conclusion to the show and the dialogue is true to characters and at times funny as hell.(pun sort of intended) I love these stories.
kalie_universe_pristineprose's review against another edition
3.0
Love that we get to see what happens after that terrible cliff hanger the show ended on. Everything in this book is bigger and weirder than what we've seen so far in the show. I mean angel has a freaking dragon! Story is a solid 4 stars, but the art style. Ugh. Just not for me, especially the way faces and hair are done. It's all a little flat.