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PLOT At last, back to single issue plot land! Angel is on the case of a man who he believes his abusing his wife. After witnessing the act first hand, Angel rushes to the woman's side, only to find she doesn't want to press charges, while her husband tells Angel he should have let him kill her as she's a demon. Who is Angel to believe, could the wife actually be a demon? WRITING After the first three issues, which weren't exactly the best of starts for the series, ANGEL bounces back in this short and snappy story. This is much more Chris Golden's usual high standard of work, and there are nods to continuity with Kate, although we seem to have forgotten a certain BUFFY book which has also introduced the threat of faeries. It's quite an interesting tale, although just like in the BUFFY series it's the character with their name in the logo who gets the most stories. Other than that, a fairly good story - let's just hope that the rest of the ANGEL series will remain at this standard of writing. ART For his first issue on a BUFFY or ANGEL comic, Powell does a superb job on illustrating Golden's story. It's easy enough to distinguish between the character, and his Kate looks much more like the actress than Zanier's did. Powell's artwork is a cross between Ryan Sook and Cliff Richards' interpretations of the BUFFY characters, all look moody and dark yet still retain their likenesses to their on screen counterparts. I personally hope that Powell will be back on ANGEL or BUFFY soon, and if there are any plans to a black and white ANGEL serial after the one coming soon to DHP finishes then this guy is the man to do it! OVERALL Most definitely the best issue of ANGEL so far, and probably the best all 'round story since BUFFY #12 hit the stores. If you're thinking of buying the ANGEL series, but were put off after our comments on the previous issues, then pick this one up now! It's not tied to any of the plotlines from SURROGATES, and features much better artwork. Chris Golden also churns out a great story too, and with the ending as it is, it leaves the door wide open for a follow up - let's hope they ask Eric Powell to do it! Next month: Zanier returns, Matsuda finally gets kicked off penciling duties, and Angelus is back! Blood, carnage and detective agencies galore, see ya then! BACK TO THE TOP |
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WIFE Reviewer: RICHARD MORGAN ART RATING:
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