Dynamite Entertainment launches Angel #1 as a direct continuation of the first issue of Buffy, with Angel himself as narrator. Kelly Thompson explained that linking both books in the first arc allows for a coherent development of the plot, characters, and emotions. The comic includes colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Jeff Eckleberry, with covers by various artists.
Technical details and editorial strategy for the launch 🎨
The publisher has prepared three exclusive covers that will be sold in blind bags, a common tactic to encourage the purchase of multiple copies. Clayton Crain's cover was censored for containing a major spoiler from the first issue of Buffy, forcing Dynamite to withdraw and replace it. David Nakayama and other artists complete the roster of cover artists. The decision to combine both titles in the same story arc responds to the need to establish a solid narrative from the start.
Censored cover: the spoiler nobody asked for 🕵️
Clayton Crain's cover had so many spoilers that Dynamite decided to hide it in blind bags, like a carnival gum with a surprise. Because nothing says trust in the reader like selling you a comic without knowing if the cover is going to ruin the previous issue. At least now you can boast about having bought the forbidden edition, even if you have no idea what spoiler it contains.