Finally!- I've been waiting for these preview pages all week:)

Cant wait to get this tomorrow!

angeliclestat | November 04, 17:26 CET

Might as well discuss the issue here.

Simon | November 04, 17:30 CET

It's not out today. Diamond are lying liars who lie a bunch.

project bitsy | November 04, 17:36 CET

IDW seems to think it's out today as well.

http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/874/

Simon | November 04, 17:38 CET

It's supposed to be out today.Chris Ryall said it's out today at his blog.However,he did mention Diamond had some shipping problems for this week's issue from one of their distribution centers.So some stores won't get there copies until next week.

http://ryalltime.blogspot.com/2009/11/idws-new-releases-for-november-4.html



[ edited by Buffyfantic on 2009-11-04 17:43 ]

Buffyfantic | November 04, 17:41 CET

Well that's pretty rotten. You'd think the biggest comic retailer in NYC wouldn't have these issues. Way to go, Diamond.

project bitsy | November 04, 17:47 CET

That sucks project bitsy - has anyone from the UK/Ireland side had any problems?

angeliclestat | November 04, 18:11 CET

Typo in the preview :(

BobReturns | November 04, 18:36 CET

Well, it's my last issue, there's gotta be at least ONE typo to celebrate.

Brian Lynch | November 04, 19:16 CET

Now that just cracked me up. I'm still smiling. "I usually fight then mope. But then I realized, I could save time if I fight while I mope." Pure genius. I'm now on my way to get my copy.

Welcome back, Brian. It's great to read your books again. I'm looking forward to your Spike series.

I read the Q&A yesterday and put me down as very interested in a Betta George comic (one issue, mini-series, whatever). I love that character.

MacGuffin | November 04, 21:00 CET

Did anyone actually get this? My shop didn't have it.

Riker | November 04, 22:23 CET

Whereabouts are you from, Riker? I'm curious to see where Diamond did and did not ship this book.

project bitsy | November 04, 22:37 CET

My shop had their copies.Here are my thoughts.

It was a good lighthearted fun issue and a nice read after the heavy Buffy Season 8 #30.

Basically Spike as Angel channels his extreme views of Angel's personality in funny dialog.But underneath that we see that Spike does look up to Angel and even wants to be him.

When Spike as Angel realizes he's not the real Angel,he appears sad.

Some bullet points

-Groo refers to Spike as Angel as Spangel.

-The demons weren't out to kill Angel.They were after Spike.They didn't even know Angel would be at the convention.The bounty was on Spike.Why I assume will be revealed in the Spike monthly.

-This arc seemed like a prologue for the Spike monthly.

-The end of the issue has a nice bonding moment between Angel and Spike.

-The back of the comic has an interview with Angel(spangel shippers will like the last question and answer).

-There is also a little interview with Bill Williams about Eddie Hope and the backup Angel feature in Willingham's run.

Overall a fun issue.

It sounds like a lot shops didn't get this in.I guess I lucked out.I'm based in Baltimore Maryland.

[ edited by Buffyfantic on 2009-11-04 23:25 ]

Buffyfantic | November 04, 23:09 CET

Project bitsy: I'm from Canada, just outside Toronto.

Riker | November 04, 23:53 CET

Ugh. Texas, or rather South Texas, did not get their sent either. Anyone know the street date for the Angel Annual? I could be reading over it and not noticing.

The Goose | November 05, 00:41 CET

I got mine at Earth-2 in Sherman Oaks. Came out great, Mooney is the man.

Brian Lynch | November 05, 06:30 CET

@ The Goose,

The Angel Annual is currently scheduled to ship in December, I don't know the exact date though.

Risch22 | November 05, 08:56 CET

Please tell me you got it for free, Brian. You don't have to buy your own work, do you? (This is a serious question for all comics creators)

Riker | November 05, 16:01 CET

Great issue - fitting finale for Brians work on the title....will be missed!

angeliclestat | November 05, 18:06 CET

They had it here in Tennessee.

Fantastic issue! I was giggling the entire time.

wonderflonium | November 06, 17:08 CET

I think i'm a month behind (I moved house and i'm still trying to catch up. I just got the first part of 'Angel at the convention' and really enjoyed it. love the concept and had happy tingly sensation when i saw the effogy (how do you spell that) of Yanis. Very Cool.

[ edited by treenie on 2009-11-09 03:25 ]

treenie | November 09, 03:26 CET

Mr Lynch:
I love your comics writing.

espalier | November 12, 04:11 CET