- John Hansen
- June 1, 2020
The top 25 ‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel’ comic book arcs
For 21 years, from 1998’s short story “Maguffins” through 2018’s Joss Whedon-penned “The Reckoning,” Buffyverse stories unspooled in comic books – with Buffy always having
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- John Hansen
- January 29, 2019
‘Angel’ flashback: ‘Last Angel in Hell’ (2009), ‘Lorne’ (2010) and ‘Yearbook’ (2011) (Comic book reviews)
IDW produced three “Angel” one-shots in the final three years of its run. All of these double-length issues are finales of sorts, and there’s a
- John Hansen
- December 17, 2018
‘Angel’ flashback: ‘Only Human’ and ‘Fallen Angel: Reborn’ (2009) (Comic book reviews)
IDW was champing at the bit to continue Illyria’s story upon acquiring the “Angel” license, both because her character arc was left hanging and because
- John Hansen
- September 3, 2018
‘Spike’ flashback: ‘Spike vs. Dracula’ (2006) (Comic book review)
When I heard that the “Buffy” Season 5 premiere would be called “Buffy vs. Dracula,” I thought it was a bad idea to bring other
- John Hansen
- August 27, 2018
‘Spike’ flashback: ‘Old Times’ (2005), ‘Old Wounds’ (2006) and ‘Lost & Found’ (2006) (Comic book reviews)
Along with the “Angel” license, IDW also picked up the “Spike” license in 2005. Although there was never a “Spike” TV show, there were enough
- John Hansen
- August 6, 2018
‘Angel’ flashback: ‘Spotlight’ (2006) (Comic book reviews)
After a mediocre start with “The Curse” and “Old Friends,” IDW’s “Angel” title picks up steam with “Spotlight” (2006), five issues that focus, respectively, on
- John Hansen
- October 15, 2014
‘Star Wars’ flashback: The top 10 comedic stories in ‘Star Wars Tales’ (1999-2005) (Comic book reviews)
While there were a fair number of good dramatic stories in “Star Wars Tales” (1999-2005), the series’ most notable contribution to the franchise was its comedy stories,