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POSTED May 11,
2011 |
Buffy Season 9 #1: Freefall Solicitation
 Season 8 ended with a bang when Buffy cut the world off from the hell dimensions and all supernatural influence. Great, right? Except Buffy has left her best friend, Willow, powerless, and ended the long line of vampire slayers, leaving her hated by the hundreds of girls who recently stood behind her. Newly relocated to San Francisco, Buffy can count on a fresh start, and focus on what she's good at--slaying. Available Sept 14.
View covers by Jo Chen, Steve Morris, and Georges Jeanty. |
 Angel and Faith #2 Solicitation
Following some bad-many would say unforgivable-choices as Twilight, Angel needed to hide away and wallow in his guilt. But with a little TLC--courtesy of his only remaining ally, Faith, Angel is back to fighting the good fight and taking demons down one by one. With the Watcher files at their disposal, Angel comes up with the ultimate plan for redemption. Available September 28.
View covers by Steve Morris and Rebekah Isaacs. |
Dollhouse: Epitaths #2 Solicitation
 While Mag, Zone, and Griff fight to survive the LA apocalypse without killing each other, Trevor and Alpha must take the fight straight to the Rossum Corporation, which started it all. In order to destroy Rossum, they must find Echo--the only person uniquely equipped to destroy the evil corporation from the inside. Available September 14
Click Here to view Phil Noto's cover.
Click Here to view Rebekah Isaac's cover. |
NEWS
POSTED June 09,
2011 |
 Dollhouse: Epitaphs News
Comic Book Resources talked to Andrew Chambliss about "Dollhouse: Epitaphs". There are some pretty decent sized spoilers regarding central characters as well as the direction of his 5-issue arc.
There's also more preview pages from the first issue at Dark Horse's blog.
Dollhouse: Epitaphs #1 will be getting an exclusive San Diego Comic-Con cover. Click Here to view. |
 Buffy Season 9 News
Jane Espenson and Georges Jeanty talked about Buffy Season 9 with Comic Book Resources.
Angel & Faith #1 is featured on the June cover of Diamond Comics Previews. Newsarama posted the artistic process for a page from Angel & Faith #1, including the script, the initial rough sketch, pencils, inks, colored page, and final page with text. Click Here to view. |
NEWS
POSTED June 01,
2011 |
 Buffy Season Eight Vol. 8: Last Gleaming TPB Available Now
The season finale is here! At long last, the Big Bad stands revealed—Angel is back, and it’s tearing the Scoobies apart, testing the limits of their friendship. But Twilight’s unmasking is only the beginning, and Buffy must still face the ultimate betrayal.
Click Here to view more information. |
Buffy Season 9 News
Dark Horse Comics announced its Digital Retailer Exclusive program, with never-before-seen material from B.P.R.D., Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Mass Effect! August will see an eight-page Buffy the Vampire Slayer digital story. Click Here to view more information. |
NEWS
POSTED May 25,
2011 |
 Angel Yearbook Available Now
IDW's final farewell to the Angelverse is full of the creators who have been telling stories about the vampire with a soul from the very beginning. All new stories by fan-favorite creators from throughout IDW's run! Each tale will be a farewell from the writers and artists who have known him best.
Buffyfest and Comics Continuum have each posted preview pages of the issue. |
Dollhouse: Epitaths #2 Solicitation
Scott Allie participated in an interview with MTV Splash about Buffy Season 9
To celebrate the release of the eighth and final volume of Buffy Season 8, Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles held a wrap party, with Jane Espenson and Georges Jeanty signing in the store. |
NEWS
POSTED May 11,
2011 |
 Angel and Faith #1 Solicitation
Left in a near-catatonic state following the events in Buffy Season 8, Angel will need a seriously rude awakening if he’s to make amends for his ill-conceived deeds. Enter rebel Slayer with a cause—Faith Lehane. Together they’ll have full access to the Watcher files and opportunities to make amends for all they’ve done... and will do. Available August 31.
View covers by Jo Chen, Georges Jeanty and Dan Jackson. |
Dollhouse: Epitaths #2 Solicitation
 Following the spread of a mind-altering virus, Trevor, a young survivor of the apocalypse, must embrace the new world order if he hopes to survive. With the unpredictable Alpha guiding him, Trevor will use tech to fight tech in this sci-fi adventure that will take our star characters from the blood-filled streets of Los Angeles to the heart of the conflict—the Rossum Corporation. Available August 10.
View covers by Massimo Carnevale and Phil Noto. |
NEWS
POSTED May 05,
2011 |
 Spike #8 Available Now
IDW's last Spike issue! Tears! Terror! Will Spike be able to put his demons to rest (figuratively and literally), or will this final challenge be "the end" of our favorite vampire, poet, lover, and friend? Hint: It won't..
Click Here to view a seven page preview and previously unreleased covers at io9.com. |
 Angel: Illyria - Haunted TPB Available Now
Ancient. Alien. Illyria. Resurrected into the body of Fred Burkle (and burning all that she was in the process), Illyria remains one of the most mysterious creatures in the Angel-verse. But when she seeks out answers to her existence, she must make her way back to the Deeper Well, and confront her own demons, old and new.
Click Here to view more information. |
NEWS
POSTED April 27,
2011 |
 Angel #44 Available Now
In 2005, IDW launched Angel: The Curse #1, kicking off a half-decade of Angel tales. Now, it all culminates in this FINAL ISSUE. Story threads dating back to After the Fall #1 all tie together in this explosive last hurrah for Angel and his team. Don’t miss your chance to say goodbye to the original vampire with a soul before he heads off into the twilight…
Click Here to view a seven page preview and new, unreleased covers at Comic Book Resources. |
NEWS
POSTED April 22,
2011 |
 Angel and Faith News
Scott Allie gave Assignment X a preview on what to expect from the Buffy, Angel & Faith, and Serenity comics.
Georges Jeanty spoke with SlayAlive at WonderCon about the upcoming series as well.
Click Here to view a Dark Horse/Angel and Faith 25th anniversary cover by Georges Jeanty. |
 Angel: The Covers Solicitation
The staggering collection of art created for the final year of Angel and Spike comic-book covers is lovingly collected and presented in this oversize hardcover volume. In addition to galleries by Jenny Frison, David Messina, Nick Runge, Elena Casagrande, and Franco Urru, this collector's item also features a Q&A with the artists. Edited by Scott Tipton. Available July.
Click Here for more information. |
 Team Angel 100-Page Spectacular Solicitation
t’s time to shine the spotlight on characters who aren’t named Angel or Spike in this 100-page collection of some of the most interesting and compelling characters in the ‘verse. Illyria, Gunn, Wesley, and Betta George all make special appearances from early stories like Angel: Old Friends to the epic Angel: After the Fall. Available July.
Click Here for more information. |
 Angel Omnibus Volume 2 Solicitation
Angel has had some most excellent adventures in his IDW-verse, and the second ANGEL OMNIBUS volume collects a whole bunch of them! Includes Smile Time, A Hole in the World, Barbary Coast, Only Human, and Not Fade Away. Available July.
Click Here for more information. |
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POSTED April 13,
2011 |
 Spike #7 Available Now
That evil dude John is really ramping things up, but Spike has a few tricks up his own sleeve. Well, one, but still. And it all depends on whether he can trust Drusilla. No, really. Still to come…space bugs!
Newsarama posted a 5 page preview of the issue. |
 Dollhouse: Epitaphs 1 Solicitation
The fight for free will starts now! Alpha was the perfect product of Rossum Corporation’s mind-altering technology, until he snapped, burdened by the dozens of personalities they’d downloaded into his brain. Now the technology has gone viral, turning the entire population into murderous automatons, and it’s up to the psychotic Alpha and a small group of survivors to save mankind. Available July 13.
Click Here for more information. |
Serenity Volume 2: Better Days And Other  Stories Solicitation
Serenity: Better Days, from Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews, follows everyone's favorite space cowboys in an action-packed adventure, where the crew takes on a heist that promises a big payoff. But when someone is taken captive, the gang must put aside their enduring differences and work together, at the risk of losing their cash prize. AVailable September 7.
Click Here for more information. |
NEWS
POSTED April 08,
2011 |
 Buffy Season 9 News
The L.A. Times interviewed Dollhouse writer Andrew Chambliss about his role in Dark Horse's Season 9 of Buffy, and also posted a Dark Horse/ Buffy 25th anniversary cover by Georges Jeanty.
Curve Magazine spoke with Dark Horse's Scott Allie about Buffy Seasons 8 & 9, including insights into Buffy/Satsu, writing with Joss on 'The Last Gleaming arc' and comic book pacing. |
 Angel and Faith News
Artist Steve Morris posted his cover for Angel and Faith #1 on his website. Click Here to view his cover.
Meanwhile, BuffyFest Blog posted Rebekah Isaacs' cover to Angel and Faith #2. |
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POSTED April 05,
2011 |
 Buffy Season 9 #1 Cover by Jo Chen Revealed
Georges Jeanty revealed at WonderCon 2011 that he would be returning to Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9! He spoke with Fear.net about the upcoming gig.
Click Here to view Jo Chen's cover. |
 Angel and Faith #1 Cover Revealed
Writer Christos Gage talked at WonderCon 2011 about the new "Angel and Faith" comic book series with Comics Continuum. TFAW.com posted a video interview with Christos Gage and Georges Jeanty talking about the Buffy Season 9 event.
Artist Rebekah Isaacs also spoke to TFAW.com about her gig as series artist.
Click Here to view Jo Chen's cover. |
Buffy Season Eight News
Buffy Season 8 inker Andy Owens is nominated for Inkwell Award in the S.P.A.M.I. category (Favorite "Small Press And Mainstream-Independent" 2010 cover-dated interior comic book ink work over another pencil artist (Non-Marvel or DC work)). More info about the awards can be found Here. |
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POSTED March 30,
2011 |
Dollhouse One-Shot Available Now
 The wealthy and powerful could buy any kind of companionship at the Dollhouses, where the Rossum Corporation paid young people to have their minds wiped clean and be imprinted with computer-enhanced personalities and skills--all according to a buyer's request. Now the technology has gone viral, wiping the minds of everyone it reached, turning them into mindless butchers. Those who've avoided the call must try to survive their friends and families if they hope to destroy Rossum and save the world.
Click Here for more information. |
Buffy and Angel News
Dark Horse released a Buffy Season 9 preview panel on their Facebook fan page. Click Here to view.
Stephen Mooney released a panel from a short story he is doing for IDW's Angel Yearbook. Click Here to view. |
NEWS
POSTED March 23,
2011 |
 Angel #43 Available Now
THE PENULTIMATE ISSUE OF IDW’S ANGEL SERIES! Time is quite literally running out for Angel. He must stop the ultimate Big Bad, Wolfram & Hart, and somehow get back to Connor before L.A. becomes a permanent demon farm. Can Illyria help, or is the sacrifice too great?
Kitty's Pryde has a low-res five page preview of the issue and two new previously unreleased covers. |
Dolhouse News
Dollhouse: Making of a Cover. Dark Horse takes us through the stages of Phil Noto's cover art for Dollhouse: Epitaphs. Click Here to view. |
NEWS
POSTED March 21,
2011 |
 Spike #6 Available Now
Why is Willow out of the Buffyverse and in Las Vegas with Spike? Why does she need to help Spike with? How are they going to deal with John and Wolfram & Hart and Drusilla? Plus, spaceships and bugs are coming!
Comics Continuum has released a 5-page preview. |
 Saying Goodbye to IDW's Angel
Jeff Mariotte, Brian Lynch, Scott Tipton and David Tischman look back on the last six years of Angel's time at IDW Publishing with Comic Book Resources.
Click Here to read the story, which includes a new cover art piece for the Angel yearbook. |
Buffy Season Nine News
Georges Jeanty revealed on his Twitter page that he is doing an 8-page Spike story for Dark horse Comics.
MTV Geek released a video interview from ECCC 2011 with Scott Allie on Buffy Season 9, where Allie revealed that Joss Whedon is more involved then originally planned. |
NEWS
POSTED March 01,
2011 |
 Dark Horse's Angel Volume 1: Omnibus Solicitation
With Joss Whedon’s Angel returning to Dark Horse Comics later this year, the publisher plans to collect previous Angel comics into an Omnibus in July. Dark Horse previously published Angel, first as a monthly then as a miniseries, from 2000 to 2002. Available July 20 2011.
Click Here to view more information. |
 Angel: Illyria - Haunted #4 Available This Week
Reclaiming some of what she had lost, Illyria must choose between what she was and who she could become. Her choice comes at a price ... as well as a final farewell she never thought she'd make.
Click Here to view the five page preview. |
Buffy Season Nine News
News of Buffy Season Nine was released at the ECCC 2011 Dark Horse panel. Start watching at the 43 minute and 15 second mark.
Georges Jeanty participates in a final Q&A with SlayAlive for Buffy Season Eight. |
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POSTED February 22,
2011 |
 Spike #5 Available This Week
FEATURING WILLOW! When the going gets tough, the tough call in a witch. Comics Continuum has a first look.
Click Here for more information. |
NEWS
POSTED February 18,
2011 |
 Angel Yearbook Solicitation
IDW’s final farewell to the Angelverse is full of the creators who have been telling stories about the vampire with a soul from the very beginning. Each tale will be a farewell from the writers and artists who have known him best. Available May 2011.
Click Here to view Jenny Frison's cover. |
 Spike #8 Solicitation
IDW’s last Spike issue! Tears! Terror! Will Spike be able to put his demons to rest (figuratively and literally), or will this final challenge be “the end” of our favorite vampire, poet, lover, and friend? Hint: It won’t. Available May 2011.
Click Here to view Franco Urru's cover. |
Illyria: Haunted TPB Solicitation
Ancient. Alien. Illyria. Resurrected into the body of Fred Burkle (and burning all that she was in the process), Illyria remains one of the most mysterious creatures in the Angel-verse. But when she seeks out answers to her existence, she must make her way back to the Deeper Well, and confront her own demons, old and new. Available May 2011.
Click Here to view Jeny Frison's cover. |
NEWS
POSTED February 15,
2011 |
 Angel #41 Available This Week
Illyria finds Angel in deep trouble, and Angel finds Illyria… altered. The two of them must confront Wolfram & Hart, and the Big Bad, if they have any hope of rescuing L.A. Of course, it’s not nearly that simple, and Illyria must make a sacrifice so Angel can do what he does best: be a hero.
Click Here to view a 5-page preview. |
Dollhouse News
Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen talked about returning to the Dollhouse with Comic Book Resources with the upcoming one-shot.
io9.com posted a six page preview of the upcoming Dollhouse comic book that had been previously released with the Dollhouse Season 2 DVD. |
Buffy Season Eight News
Buffy Season Eight won an SFX Award Award in the 'Best Comic or Graphic Novel' category. Watch Scott Allie's acceptance video here.
The X List posted the top ten good things about Buffy Season Eight.
Georges Jeanty talked to Comic Book Resources about illustrating the final issue of Buffy Season Eight. |
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POSTED February 02,
2011 |
 Buffy Season Eight News
Adobe software is offering fans the opportunity to make their own Buffy Season 8 motion comics with a demo edtion of the software that came on the Season 8 Blu-ray/DVD combo. Click Here for more information.
Comic Book Resources talked to Scott Allie about the series finale in the last of their behind the scenes featurette.
Dark Horse placed on a poll on their website that allowed fans to choose who would win in a fight: Angel or Spike. Click Here for the winner. |
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POSTED January 26,
2011 |
 Angel #41 Available This Week
Angel quickly adapts to his new situation, only to discover that Wolfram and Hart and James are the least of his worries, as someone unexpected decides it's time to stop playing nice. Meanwhile, Connor and the gang are under attack at the new headquarters from yet another threat!
Comic Book Resources has posted Nick Runge and Stephen Mooney's previously unrevealed covers, as well as a 5-page preview. |
 Illyria #3 Available This Week
The Deeper Well-something about the name fills everyone with dread, even Illyria. The last time she was there, she was entombed in essence only, a prisoner. Now she must face the new protector of the well and its minions and she won't stop until she gets the answers she's looking for...
BuffyFest has released a four page preview. Writer Mariah Huehner spoke with BuffyFest about the issue Here. |
 Angel: The John Byrne Collection HC Available This Week
Comics industry legend John Byrne dove headfirst into the Angel-verse, bringing his brand of no-nonsense, straight-at-the-gut brand of storytelling and visuals to the tales of this beloved, brooding hero. This collection includes the two-part Angel vs. Frankenstein, the four-part Blood and Trenches, as well as the four-page Lorne story Byrne illustrated in After the Fall: First Night.
Click Here for more information. |
 Angel #44 Solicitation
In 2005, IDW launched Angel: The Curse #1, kicking off a half-decade of Angel tales. Now, it all culminates in this final issue. Story threads dating back to After the Fall #1 all tie together in this explosive last hurrah for Angel and his team. A your chance to say goodbye to the original vampire with a soul before he heads off into the twilight... Available April 2011.
Click Here to view Jenny Frison's cover. |
 Angel 100-Page Spectacular Solicitation
Don't cry over Angel's departure just yet! This specially priced comic re-presents some of the best Angel stories in IDW's tenure, from the very first Angel story we produced to a special comic convention overrun by Spike, Angel and assorted monsters! The first of three special Angel-related 100-pagers as we say our long goodbye to the vampire with a soul. Available April 2011.
Click Here to view Nick Runge's cover. |
 Spike #7 Solicitation
That evil dude John is really ramping things up, but Spike has a few tricks up his own sleeve. Well, one, but still. And it all depends on whether he can trust Drusilla. No, really. Still to come – space bugs! Available April 2011.
Click Here to view Nick Runge's cover. |
 Spike Vol. 1 HC Solicitation
It's Vegas, baby! Spike heads out to the city of sin for a special mission, taking Betta George and pyrokinetic "hot" girl Beck along for the ride. But between giant demon Elvis, a run in with an old flame, and the appearance of a certain witch... this is Spike as you've never seen him before.
Click Here to view Franco Urru's cover. |
 Buffy Season Eight Finale News
Joss Whedon spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the end of Buffy Season 8.
Scott Allie spoke to IGN.com and BuffyFest about the end and what's to come to Season 9. to view more information and final cover. He also did a final Season 8 SlayAlive Q&A.
GLAAD announced that Buffy Season Eight has been nominated for an award for outstanding comic book. |
NEWS
POSTED January 18,
2011 |
 Buffy Season Eight #40 Series Finale Available Tomorrow
Season Eight has at last brought Buffy the long way home, and betrayal comes in the shape of the closest, most unexpected individual of all. Reeling from their losses, the Scoobies will never be the same again. Click Here to view more information.
Dark Horse will be launching a series of birthday party promotions in selected comic stores. Click Here to find out where. |
Buffy Season Eight Vol. 8: Last Gleaming TPB Final Cover
The season finale is here! At long last, the Big Bad stands revealed—Angel is back, and it’s tearing the Scoobies apart, testing the limits of their friendship. But Twilight’s unmasking is only the beginning, and Buffy must still face the ultimate betrayal.
Click Here to view more information and final cover. |
 Soundtrack to Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8
Dark Horse posted on Facebook a pseudo-compilation of songs that the creators thought encapsulated this tumultuous ride for readers to listen to as they read the finale chapter of Season Eight.
Click Here to view. |
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POSTED January 13,
2011 |
 Buffy Season Eight Finale News
A revised version of Georges Jeanty's Buffy Season Eight #40 cover has surfaced, which now features Dawn. Click Here to view.
Jeanty is holding a contest to commemorate Buffy's birthday, where one lucky person will win a page of original art from Buffy Season 8.
Comic Book Resources posted a four page preview. Dark Horse offered up individual panels from the forthcoming final issue. |
 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight Motion Comic Available Now on DVD/Blu-Ray
The two disc collection has the first 19 issues of the Season and includes various extras as well.
Click Here to view more information and order online. |
 Spike #4 Available Now
Spike’s reunion with Drusilla is nothing short of explosive, especially considering her new lover thinks Spike has something he needs. Meanwhile, Las Vegas continues to deal with even more weirdness as Wolfram & Hart tries to get around Team Spike. Bring on the pyrokinetic and the psychic fish to save the day!
Click Here to view a preview at Comic Book Resouerces. |
 Angel: After Fall #1 100 Penny Press Edition Available Now
Starting this month through all of 2011, two different Hundred Penny Press editions that cost you, well, only 100 pennies! For your buck here, get the extra-length story that kicked off the Whedon-Lynch-Urru masterwork, Angel: After the Fall! Picking up where the TV series left off, this epic debut sees Angel-along with the City of Angels-cast into Hell!
Click Here for more information. |
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