Masks (Angel comic)

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Masks
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Publisher IDW Publishing
Format48 pages, full color
Publication dateOctober 2006

Masks is a comic based on the Angel television series.

Contents

This issue is a one-shot Halloween-themed annual featuring four special stories. [1]

Stories

TitleWriterArtistMain characterTime
"Mystery Date" Jeff Mariotte Stephen Mooney Angel Angel season 5 after Smile Time
"Unacceptable Losses" Scott Tipton David Messina Illyria Angel season 5
"Foreshadowing" Christopher Golden Steph Stamb Cordelia Chase Angel season 1
"Pencils and Paperclips" James Patrick Sean Murphy Lindsey Sometime between the end of season 2 and Lindsey's return in season 5.

Cover art

The two covers were drawn by Jeremy Geddes and Zach Howard.

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References

  1. "Angel: Masks Preview". IGN. August 16, 2006.