The story goes on
Angel comics
After the series ended, Angel continues as a comic – plus the issues from the TV years.
What continues where?
The TV series and their comics at a glance. Click a bar to jump to its chapter.
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Buffy TV
Season 1–7The series
Buffy Comics
Angel TV
Season 1–5The series
Season 9–11: Angel & Faith · Angelparallel to Buffy Season 9–11Angel Comics
1998–2003
Comics from the TV years
While the shows were on the air, Dark Horse told its own stories set between the episodes.
2005–2007
Angel at IDW
Stand-alone stories with Angel and Spike before After the Fall officially continues the series.
Angel – all issues at IDWIDW · 39 issues · various
2007–2011
Angel Season 6+: After the Fall
Right after “Not Fade Away”: Los Angeles has fallen into hell. Plus Spike as his own series. Afterwards Angel’s story continues in Buffy Season 8.
Episode guide AngelAll issues with summaryEpisode guide SpikeAll issues with summary
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#42011–2018
Season 9 to 12
From Season 9 Buffy and Angel & Faith run in parallel – both continue from Buffy Season 8. Season 12 concludes the comic seasons.
Angel & Faith (Season 9)Dark Horse · 25 issues · Christos Gage
Angel & Faith (Season 10)Dark Horse · 25 issues · Victor Gischler
Angel Season 11Dark Horse · 12 issues · Corinna Bechko
2019–2023
Relaunch at BOOM!
A completely new story set in the present – separate from the show and the comic seasons.
Angel / Angel & SpikeBOOM! · 17 issues · Bryan Edward Hill
Angel (2022)BOOM! · 8 issues · Christopher Cantwell