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Angel & Faith: United by Joss Whedon, Kel McDonald, Cliff Richards, Will Conrad, Victor Gischler
vylotte's review against another edition
4.0
I really do love the dynamic between Faith and Angel, back since the show itself. Faith has long been one of my favorite characters, and her redemption elevated Angel from emo mope to sage and compassionate guide. They are both strengthened by the friendship.
Faith has returned London and Angel has taken an old friend under his wing.
The book description itself spoils the appearance of Fred, and I love that she's back. But do I buy it? Does literally no one ever stay dead? Still, if it's gotta be someone, I'm thrilled it's her, and the fact she can be the dominant half, bringing forth Illyria only when needed? So freaking convenient, so flippin awesome. Suspension of disbelief is strong with the Buffyverse in post-show comic form.
The return of Angel Investigations! I girly-squeed. I need a life.
Faith has returned London and Angel has taken an old friend under his wing.
The book description itself spoils the appearance of Fred, and I love that she's back. But do I buy it? Does literally no one ever stay dead? Still, if it's gotta be someone, I'm thrilled it's her, and the fact she can be the dominant half, bringing forth Illyria only when needed? So freaking convenient, so flippin awesome. Suspension of disbelief is strong with the Buffyverse in post-show comic form.
The return of Angel Investigations! I girly-squeed. I need a life.
misshappyapples's review against another edition
4.0
Finally Angel and Faith are on the same continent and surprisingly so is Fred who has been reset after magic was and is somewhat free of Illyria, the god that lives inside her.
pantsreadsbooks's review
3.0
I mostly enjoyed the reunion of Angel & Faith, but I gotta say that I’ve found the returns of Fred & Illyria to be disappointing. Gischler doesn’t have Fred’s voice down at all, and Illyria loses any growth she’s gained since she first appeared in season 5. I think it’s weird too that aside from one line from Angel, there’s no acknowledgement of the camaraderie Illyria herself created with the team. Plus with Illyria reverted to her all-God/don’t-care status, her betrayal of Koh seems cheap. I would have much rather see Koh get angry and Illyria be repentant than the way it went down. And Fred talks about coexisting with Illyria, but in the end it seems like nothing’s changed, and she’s still dealing with repressing her. The one-shot last issue does a better job of capturing Fred’s spirit, but the whole concept of the issue is weird. I don’t think Angel would want to go home and I don’t think Fred would ever push him to do so.
Conrad’s art is great, but really inconsistent on Amy Acker’s face, which is surprising since she’s pretty distinctive, and he’s been so good on other characters (especially female faces) that ended up more generic when drawn by other artists.
Also, I don’t know how to feel about Nadira as a character, but she’s just entirely unrecognizable from the character we met in season 9– and I’m not just talking about her swirly magic makeover, but I AM including the lack of colorful clubwear and her move into witchy boho skirts. To the extent that it’s weird when she talks to Faith or Koh about what went on last season.
Conrad’s art is great, but really inconsistent on Amy Acker’s face, which is surprising since she’s pretty distinctive, and he’s been so good on other characters (especially female faces) that ended up more generic when drawn by other artists.
Also, I don’t know how to feel about Nadira as a character, but she’s just entirely unrecognizable from the character we met in season 9– and I’m not just talking about her swirly magic makeover, but I AM including the lack of colorful clubwear and her move into witchy boho skirts. To the extent that it’s weird when she talks to Faith or Koh about what went on last season.
franklyfrank's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the1germ's review
3.0
A little bit better than the rest of the season. Fred's back, though lacking a lot of the southern charm I loved about her. Fred being able to Hulk out with Illyria has a lot of potential for fun and I'm excited to see where they go with it.
bardic_llama's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
marobbins's review
5.0
Spoiler alert:
I didn't think that Fred would come back, but she did! I loved her and was so upset about what happened to her at the end of the Angel television show. It seems fitting that when Faith starts to go her own way, Angel finds another female to be his friend and confidant. I look forward to seeing what the two of them can continue to do in the fight for the good use of magic.
I didn't think that Fred would come back, but she did! I loved her and was so upset about what happened to her at the end of the Angel television show. It seems fitting that when Faith starts to go her own way, Angel finds another female to be his friend and confidant. I look forward to seeing what the two of them can continue to do in the fight for the good use of magic.
waveycowpar's review
4.0
Great to see Fred coming back and the dynamics of her and Illyria sharing bodies and then Eldre Koh learning to forgive and forgot and move on so not to be consumed by the need for vengeance.
jaimiejaimiejaimie's review
4.0
I gave this volume an extra star just for bringing back Fred. The narrative arc was only OK.
sparkleboymatty's review
3.0
Been a long time since I've read Angel & Faith. I forgot all about who was resurrected. Overall it was good, but didn't blow me away. I think I'm more interested in new characters than bringing back old ones, which is a surprise considering who was brought back.