Angel: A Hole In The World

Angel Comics (Buffy Vampire Slayer)

by Scott Tipton

IDW's series of adaptations of landmark Angel episodes continues with "A Hole in the World," one of the series' most heartbreaking episodes! Adapting both "A Hole in the World" and "Shells," this five-issue mini-series tells the tragic tale of how Illyria came to fight alongside Angel, and at what terrible cost.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Vampires, Fiction, Horror, Buffy The Vampire Slayer

120 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2010

Reviews

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent adaptation of the intense tv episode of the same name with all the tragedy of the loss of Fred to the inhabitation of her body to the alien Illyria. Great scripting and art. Very highly recommended.

[Arie ☂ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still one of my favourite Angel episodes. -gross sobbing-

[John Michael Strubhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent adaptation of one of the finest episodes of television ever broadcast. It's heart-breaking. The illustrations are very good. Not perfect, because in certain panels, the face just didn't portray the character, but maybe that's just me.
If you're a fan of the Angelverse, you'll love this adaptation. It's not just accurate to the episode, it is just as compelling and moving. I highly recommend it.

[Max Ostrovsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I took minor issue with Smile Time, this was a fantastic adaptation of the episode of the same name. Like Smile Time, it didn't veer from what was already shown, no new insights, but I forgive it totally because the story is so heartbreakingly brilliant. In any form, I am affected.

[Andy Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Faithful, decent adaption of 'Hole' and 'Shells' which packs as many shivers as first time around. Competent art with effective expressions.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story. But it didn't seem to add anything to the Angel episodes it's based on.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is one of series of comic book versions of angel episodes - this is when illyria destroys fred in taking over her body. pretty straightforward.

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's another direct translation of a script, which is usually a bore, but the underlying quality of the script and the developed characters elevates it.

[Miki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreakingly beautiful, unforgettable episode, saying goodbye to Fred and meeting Illyria for the first time, told in gorgeous comic book form. It also includes Shells, and a short story about the first of Illyria's adventures.

[Kristan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This trade paperback is simply the Angel episode of the same name but in comic form - and boy oh boy is it worth reading if you're a fan of the show and specifically this episode! It translates very well and the art is gorgeous, every character depicted to near perfection. I would truly read every Angel episode translated to comic form if they would all be as well done as this one. Highly recommended for fans of the show that want to enjoy it in a different medium! It's heartbreakingly good.

[Carol Gibson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the saddest stories in the Angel universe.

This is a comic adaptation to the episode and it is a good one even if you never saw it you can really get into through the art and dialogue.

[Lizz · Rating 4 out of 5]

great adaptation of a great Angel episode. Fred and Illyria by far the best tv characters ever. art work was good better than other Angel comics.

[Hayley (Gory B Movie) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a beat-for-beat adaptation of the episode. It doesn't fully deliver the emotional core of this episode, but it was a decent read.