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Angel: After the Fall (collected editions)
Angel: After the Fall, Vol. 3
The main After The Fall storyline is back in the crosshairs in this third hardcover volume of the latest Angel series! Now that we've seen not only what happened after that epic, show-ending alley battle, but also experienced the First Night that Los Angeles went to Hell, it's time to find out what comes next. But it's not going to be easy. Long-time friends-turned-enemies Angel and Gunn are on a collision course with destruction, and when Gunn's master plans get exposed, well, let's just say things get chippy.
Experience all the action, drama, deception, and demonic humor you've come to expect from Brian Lynch (Spike: Shadow Puppets), joined this time with artist Nick Runge in the exciting continuation of Angel: After The Fall!
Experience all the action, drama, deception, and demonic humor you've come to expect from Brian Lynch (Spike: Shadow Puppets), joined this time with artist Nick Runge in the exciting continuation of Angel: After The Fall!
132 pages, Hardcover
First published January 16, 2008
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Joss Whedon
484 books4,329 followersJoss Whedon (born Joseph Hill Whedon) is an American screenwriter, executive producer, film and television director, comic book writer, occasional composer, and actor, and the founder of Mutant Enemy Productions and co-creator of Bellwether Pictures.
He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)', 'Angel (1999–2004)', 'Firefly (2002)' and its film follow-up 'Serenity (2005)', and 'Dollhouse (2009–2010)', as well as the web-series' 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008)'. Whedon co-wrote and produced the horror film 'The Cabin in the Woods (2012)', and wrote and directed the film adaptation of Marvel's 'The Avengers (2012)', the third highest-grossing film of all time.
Many of Whedon's projects have cult status and his work is notable for portraying strong female characters and a belief in equality.
credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Whedon
He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)', 'Angel (1999–2004)', 'Firefly (2002)' and its film follow-up 'Serenity (2005)', and 'Dollhouse (2009–2010)', as well as the web-series' 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008)'. Whedon co-wrote and produced the horror film 'The Cabin in the Woods (2012)', and wrote and directed the film adaptation of Marvel's 'The Avengers (2012)', the third highest-grossing film of all time.
Many of Whedon's projects have cult status and his work is notable for portraying strong female characters and a belief in equality.
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October 6, 2018
Following Volume 2, the beginning issue in this volume was a little hard to focus on, as you were trying to remember the events of Volume 1! But soon, the story flows and it becomes exciting as things are slowly revealed! I enjoyed how we got a reunion, not only between Angel and Gunn but with all the Angel & co. people!! I also really enjoyed seeing events from the show transition well to the comics and how those certain events impact many of the characters lives! Overall, really enjoying this story line and can't wait to read more!!
October 16, 2012
The best volume so far. It helps that the art's improved, but I think the big thing is that the trajectory of the story has finally settled. Narratively, it might have been a mistake to plop a huge flashback in the middle of the series, instead of just starting there and working our way forward. Nice cliffhanger at the end.
I have to say this, though: I am so glad that I am getting these through the library. If I had paid $25 for a trade that collects just four issues, I would have been less than pleased. Sure, there's a lot of extras, but those extras could have just as easily been packaged with slightly larger trades.
I have to say this, though: I am so glad that I am getting these through the library. If I had paid $25 for a trade that collects just four issues, I would have been less than pleased. Sure, there's a lot of extras, but those extras could have just as easily been packaged with slightly larger trades.
January 25, 2012
Angel, baby, we need to talk.
I have always thought you were an intriguing character. You added mystery and romance to the first season of Buffy, and we both know I cry my eyes out every time I watch Becoming Part 2 and you are shoved into the vortex of Acathla. Years after I finished watching Buffy from start to finish for a second or third time, I even dutifully marched my way through all 5 seasons of your show, despite the rocky cop-drama feel of the first season. I thank you for the addition of some more great characters to the Buffyverse (Fred, Gunn, Lorne, and the return of a more rugged Wesley and more motherly Cordelia, and of course your son Connor though I never really warmed up to him), and more than once I thought I might even be trading in my Team Spike membership card and switching over to the broody side. It's been a wild ride. You were with soul, without soul. Vampire. Human. You even spent some time as a puppet. I was with you through it all... but After the Fall you have lost me. I find myself struggling to figure out what is going on with you since W&H sent you to hell. You just don't talk anymore! I held such high hopes after the final alley scene at the end of the series... but sadly, you have let me down. And frankly, you just aren't looking as good as you once were (should I blame the comic artists?)
I think it's time we bring our relationship to a close. I will continue to follow your adventures with Faith because they are currently very Giles-centric (and Giles is one of the most underrated characters from the show, let's face it), and I'm eager to see if you can indeed redeem yourself after your bizarre Twilight excursion from Buffy Season 8 (comic continuation). But we will be on a strictly professional basis from now on. I know it may be hard, but please stay out of my dreams.
The love affair is over. I'm sorry.
Sincerely,
Stephanie.
I have always thought you were an intriguing character. You added mystery and romance to the first season of Buffy, and we both know I cry my eyes out every time I watch Becoming Part 2 and you are shoved into the vortex of Acathla. Years after I finished watching Buffy from start to finish for a second or third time, I even dutifully marched my way through all 5 seasons of your show, despite the rocky cop-drama feel of the first season. I thank you for the addition of some more great characters to the Buffyverse (Fred, Gunn, Lorne, and the return of a more rugged Wesley and more motherly Cordelia, and of course your son Connor though I never really warmed up to him), and more than once I thought I might even be trading in my Team Spike membership card and switching over to the broody side. It's been a wild ride. You were with soul, without soul. Vampire. Human. You even spent some time as a puppet. I was with you through it all... but After the Fall you have lost me. I find myself struggling to figure out what is going on with you since W&H sent you to hell. You just don't talk anymore! I held such high hopes after the final alley scene at the end of the series... but sadly, you have let me down. And frankly, you just aren't looking as good as you once were (should I blame the comic artists?)
I think it's time we bring our relationship to a close. I will continue to follow your adventures with Faith because they are currently very Giles-centric (and Giles is one of the most underrated characters from the show, let's face it), and I'm eager to see if you can indeed redeem yourself after your bizarre Twilight excursion from Buffy Season 8 (comic continuation). But we will be on a strictly professional basis from now on. I know it may be hard, but please stay out of my dreams.
The love affair is over. I'm sorry.
Sincerely,
Stephanie.
October 19, 2017
I honestly have no idea of what is going on. Telepathic fishes, Mass Effect-like leviathans, psychotic vampries and now Cordelia? The art does not help either. I'm just like "oh, there's Wesley. You, I like".
February 8, 2022
There's some good character tidbits but the overall story is like what????? Shits whack yo
July 24, 2023
Angel as a puppet again made me so happy!
June 25, 2019
Angel continues to fight the forces of evil in Angel: After the Fall – Volume 3. After surviving a battle against the demon lords of Los Angeles Angel’s team retreats to the Hyperion Hotel and sets up a safe haven; Angel then tracks a vampire gang and is shocked to discover that it’s being led by Gunn, who then tries to persuade Angel to join his cause. Especially well-written, Brian Lynch does a great job at staging the reveals and confrontations that have been building over the last several issues/chapters. And, the artwork has been greatly improved; having a lot more texture and a better use of color than in previous volumes. Additionally, an art gallery and a Q&A with Brian Lynch from the IDW forums are included. The penultimate entry of the series, Angel: After the Fall – Volume 3 is incredibly exciting and full of thrills.
June 21, 2009
Not as good as the first 2, but enjoyable. It's amazing how some of the frames capture the actors. There are a few scenes of Gun that just leap out. I didn't feel like it was enough story though, didn't move forward enough.
August 19, 2015
2nd Read: 8/18/2015
Original Read: 7/19/2014
Original Read: 7/19/2014
March 4, 2016
With the show, I watched maybe a little bit. But not as much as Buffy which I watched more. Its nice that their stories are continued in comic form. This volume was good. Liking this so far.
April 29, 2021
First reread of After the Fall since the initial read - which was possibly 2009-2010 not long after the first graphic novel collection was released.
The art in this one starts out okay - no -- bad -- and then goes bad, bad, bad. I hated the ending art. Maybe it was the inker or the publishing, but yuck. Throws off the whole thing for me. I have a hard time enjoying the plotting and the story when I hate the art.
There is some cutesy comic book parody and some other snarky bits that make the book sort of fun and for the most part the story is good so as I read it, I was wading my best through the bad bad bad art. I was still dedicated. I didn't remember a lot of this story even though I reputedly had read it when I first came out, so perhaps the art did a number on me the first time too.
Although overall the plot advances, there are places where there is an unusual amount of exposition for a comic book format.
Ugh, I don't have it in me to re-read this the third time through so this is my promise to myself, if i do another GN read through of After the Fall, I can skim Vol 3.
The art in this one starts out okay - no -- bad -- and then goes bad, bad, bad. I hated the ending art. Maybe it was the inker or the publishing, but yuck. Throws off the whole thing for me. I have a hard time enjoying the plotting and the story when I hate the art.
There is some cutesy comic book parody and some other snarky bits that make the book sort of fun and for the most part the story is good so as I read it, I was wading my best through the bad bad bad art. I was still dedicated. I didn't remember a lot of this story even though I reputedly had read it when I first came out, so perhaps the art did a number on me the first time too.
Although overall the plot advances, there are places where there is an unusual amount of exposition for a comic book format.
Ugh, I don't have it in me to re-read this the third time through so this is my promise to myself, if i do another GN read through of After the Fall, I can skim Vol 3.
September 22, 2018
Let's do the best part of this first, the art galley. There is some outstanding pictures here like Nick Runge's Wesley or John Romita's Angel/Angelus pencil sketch. Alex Garner's illustration of Connor, Fred and Spike over an open grave is amazing.
And then we have the muddy, uninspired art that makes up most of the bound volume. Sigh. I hate to say it but there are reasons I stopped collecting American comics and moved to exclusively Japanese manga. Art this sloppy just does nothing for me. Half the time I'm not even sure who is who except Gunn (for the obvious reasons).
The storyline has interesting ideas, the Illyria/Fred dichotomy, Gwen and Connor and what Gwen does. The sad interactions of Wes and Illyria. Angel and Gunn's confrontation and .
But it doesn't seem to have 'enough' storyline. It's just stretched out to make it longer so it began to feel slow and repetitive. So the story arc is good but it really needed punched up some.
And then we have the muddy, uninspired art that makes up most of the bound volume. Sigh. I hate to say it but there are reasons I stopped collecting American comics and moved to exclusively Japanese manga. Art this sloppy just does nothing for me. Half the time I'm not even sure who is who except Gunn (for the obvious reasons).
The storyline has interesting ideas, the Illyria/Fred dichotomy, Gwen and Connor and what Gwen does. The sad interactions of Wes and Illyria. Angel and Gunn's confrontation and .
But it doesn't seem to have 'enough' storyline. It's just stretched out to make it longer so it began to feel slow and repetitive. So the story arc is good but it really needed punched up some.
January 31, 2024
The return to the main narrative after the complete slop of volume two was nice. I also enjoyed Nick Runge's art a bit more, even if the coloring still makes it a bit glossy.
Unfortunately, the overall story was messy and confusing. I'll chalk it up to how bad Whedon has been at plotting the comics section of the Buffyverse rather than blaming Lynch's writing but, either way, this was difficult to follow.
Also, I praised them in the first volume for using familiar characters without leaning too hard on the Nostalgia Button. But they go in hard with that nostalgia here, bringing back plot points and characters that were already resolved, and didn't need rehashing.
This series has been the inverse of Buffy Season 8, in that this started really well and then quickly went to shit. Hopefully, it will improve in the last few volumes.
If you loved the story in the first volume of Angel After The Fall, you might enjoy continuing that story here. Personally, it didn't hold my interest.
Unfortunately, the overall story was messy and confusing. I'll chalk it up to how bad Whedon has been at plotting the comics section of the Buffyverse rather than blaming Lynch's writing but, either way, this was difficult to follow.
Also, I praised them in the first volume for using familiar characters without leaning too hard on the Nostalgia Button. But they go in hard with that nostalgia here, bringing back plot points and characters that were already resolved, and didn't need rehashing.
This series has been the inverse of Buffy Season 8, in that this started really well and then quickly went to shit. Hopefully, it will improve in the last few volumes.
If you loved the story in the first volume of Angel After The Fall, you might enjoy continuing that story here. Personally, it didn't hold my interest.
October 20, 2022
The art is still all over the place but I'm getting used to it.
Angel and the gang has won and the majority of the of California is getting some what back to normal; at least not humans being killed by demons by the truck load. That's a plus.
Weasly and Fred/illyria got reacquainted and illyria got pushed out by Fred so that's interesting.
Angel gets outed on not being a vampire anymore and still decides to go find the alpha vampire that killed a demon lord. It was Charles.
We also find out the dragons name and it's cute.
I'll keep the rest of the story mum since it does get interesting.
Onto the next volume.
Angel and the gang has won and the majority of the of California is getting some what back to normal; at least not humans being killed by demons by the truck load. That's a plus.
Weasly and Fred/illyria got reacquainted and illyria got pushed out by Fred so that's interesting.
Angel gets outed on not being a vampire anymore and still decides to go find the alpha vampire that killed a demon lord. It was Charles.
We also find out the dragons name and it's cute.
I'll keep the rest of the story mum since it does get interesting.
Onto the next volume.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2023
this was a great continuation of the story, something’s wrapped up too quickly (or maybe it felt that way bc half the battle took place in volume 1) but other things have been a real joy to watch happen. particularly loved the Gunn/angel reunion, and the limbo area with Cordelia because of course, if Angel is dying she would want to be there to make his final moments more peaceful. lynch did a good job of capturing her time and the importance of their relationship I felt. the angel reveal was also pretty good and exactly how I assumed certain characters would find out, but still waiting on Spike to find out… his reaction is gonna be good. great cliffhanger and can’t wait for the rest.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 3, 2019
After being somewhat disappointed with Hack/Slash, I thought this to be a good time to return to the Angel/Buffy bundle that I never completed. So volume 3 was a bit confusing. I still wonder whether having volume 2 be the flashback volume was the best idea. And I get that Angel is supposed to be dark, but I'd like for the art to not look too shadowy. But in any case, I enjoyed seeing the story progress, even if this volume is not as good as the first two. The interview at the end is also amusing.
January 3, 2025
Volume 3 goes back to more 'Season 6' storytelling and we get more of the convoluted plot with Wolfram & Hart...
Angel is human. He's faking his vampire powers with spells and potions left behind at the W&H offices. What could go wrong?
LOTS!
- Gunn has been turned and is leading a gang of prophecy following vamps
- Illyria shifts back to human Fred form whenever stressed
- Wesley is ghostly/intangible/owned by W&H
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I forget how suicidal Angel was. He rushes headlong into EVERYTHING.
Angel is human. He's faking his vampire powers with spells and potions left behind at the W&H offices. What could go wrong?
LOTS!
- Gunn has been turned and is leading a gang of prophecy following vamps
- Illyria shifts back to human Fred form whenever stressed
- Wesley is ghostly/intangible/owned by W&H
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I forget how suicidal Angel was. He rushes headlong into EVERYTHING.
July 12, 2022
I actually really enjoyed this volume of Angel: After the Fall. Besides bringing Cordelia back (if non corporeal, although she's not my favorite character), it also allowed the truth about Angel's humanity to come out and revealed the possibility of the Shanshu prophecy not being as much as its cracked up to be. Although I wish there was more Spike and Illyria - and less Connor - it was still quite interesting and enjoyable.
April 23, 2024
Angel: After the Fall Vol. 3
Gunn and Angel face off in a battle to see who should be the Chosen One of the Powers That Be as Wesley and Spike must cope with Illyria's reversion to Fred.
At times, this successfully feels like a continuation of the series, but the writers make full use of the unlimited special effects budget to expand the universe and the hell dimension on the page.
Gunn and Angel face off in a battle to see who should be the Chosen One of the Powers That Be as Wesley and Spike must cope with Illyria's reversion to Fred.
At times, this successfully feels like a continuation of the series, but the writers make full use of the unlimited special effects budget to expand the universe and the hell dimension on the page.
November 24, 2018
"What, you weren't dreaming of a white place of eternal torment, just like the ones you used to know?"
This was MUCH better. Hell's not quite frozen over but we have snow and not "the ashen remains of the fallen fluttering outside."
It was very rocky as to whether I would continue along with my Angel and friends journey. Me like!
This was MUCH better. Hell's not quite frozen over but we have snow and not "the ashen remains of the fallen fluttering outside."
It was very rocky as to whether I would continue along with my Angel and friends journey. Me like!
May 17, 2025
Shanshu finally confirmed to be about Angel and everyone else just being tortured due to association. Classic Angel stuff right there.
Really hoping for a happy ending for the core TV cast, couldn't give a shit about anyone else.
Ends with Angel being the most dejected he has ever been, sure he'll rally in next volume.
Really hoping for a happy ending for the core TV cast, couldn't give a shit about anyone else.
Ends with Angel being the most dejected he has ever been, sure he'll rally in next volume.
July 31, 2019
Oh wow that was very intense ! I like this hellish LA almost more than I loved LA in the tv show... The story is amazing, eventhough the art is sometimes a little underwhelming (but also sometimes very beautiful...).
July 19, 2020
So, wow! Really really getting into this story. It’s more engaging, more interesting, more suspenseful! And Lynch is really killing it characterizing the the characters. It’s pretty fantastic!
Before I get into the next volume, I’m going to google Angel/Lynch slash fiction.
Before I get into the next volume, I’m going to google Angel/Lynch slash fiction.
January 19, 2021
3.5.
Este volumen es considerablemente mejor que los dos anteriores. Algunos elementos de la historia que fueron presentados al principio de After the Fall empiezan a tener sentido.
Realmente espero que siga mejorando a medida que pasen los volumenes.
Este volumen es considerablemente mejor que los dos anteriores. Algunos elementos de la historia que fueron presentados al principio de After the Fall empiezan a tener sentido.
Realmente espero que siga mejorando a medida que pasen los volumenes.
January 27, 2021
La trama cada vez es más interesante, eso sí ha habido algún momento que no me enteraba de lo que me estaban contando, pero igual soy yo. El dibujo no termina de convencerme, demasiado desdibujado a veces.
October 12, 2021
Well, that was entertaining. Lots of familiar faces and Angel in quite the predicament. Gunn is in a predicament too. And what the hell is up with Fred / Illyria? Spike is his usual comic relief. It's entertaining. On to volume 4.
October 3, 2017
interesting
December 13, 2021
The big battle played out in this volume. It is fun seeing Angel and Co back together again. AND seeing old faces. This was a good installment to the story!
March 15, 2023
Still fun, but looking forward to seeing how this all plays out.
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