The subject of this article is non-canonical. While created as part of licensed material, it has not been confirmed as part of the "real" Buffyverse continuity. |
Angel: The Hollower is a miniseries spin-off from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic comic book series. Written by Christopher Golden and illustrated by Hector Gomez, it was originally published from May to July 1999 by Dark Horse Comics.
Premise[]
Following an encounter with a figure from his past, Angel must now face a horror that he had thought long destroyed: the Hollower, the only natural predator of the vampire. This hideous abomination, however, could hold the key to Angel's salvation… or his destruction! And you can bet that if Angel's in danger, a certain Slayer named Buffy's not about to sit on the sidelines!
Continuity[]
- The story is set between Buffy and Angel romantic reconciliation in "Amends" and his departure announcement in "The Prom."
Appearances[]
- Angel (3/3)
- Buffy Summers (3/3)
- Drusilla (Only in flashbacks) (3/3)
- Rupert Giles (3/3)
- Spike (Only in flashbacks) (3/3)
- Catherine DeLancie (3/3)
- Hollower (3/3)
- Alexander Harris (1/3)
- Willow Rosenberg (1/3)
Publications[]
The miniseries consisted of 3 issues, collected in 3 trade paperbacks.
Issues[]
Cover | Title | Issue | Release date |
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The Hollower, Part One | 1 | May 12, 1999 | |
Follow Angel as he trails an ancient horror, straight from his own adventures in Europe to present-day Sunnydale. Will he be strong enough to overcome the monster's unique powers? | |||
The Hollower, Part Two | 2 | June 09, 1999 | |
Following an encounter with a figure from his past, Angel must now face a horror that he had thought long destroyed. The monster, however, could hold the key to Angel's salvation… or his destruction! | |||
The Hollower, Part Three | 3 | July 14, 1999 | |
It all comes down to this, sports fans! In the ring to my left: the Hollower — vampire's only natural predator other than the Slayer! And in the ring to my right: Angel — champion of the undead, ex-boyfriend of the Slayer, and one all-around bad mother! Place your bets now, ‘cause this one's gonna get nasty! |
Collections[]
Cover | Title | Issues | Release date |
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The Hollower | 1–3 | May 10, 2000 | |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer has taken television audiences by storm and has brought its rabid audience to the world of comics. And now on the white-hot heels of Buffy's spin-off companion series comes Angel: vampire hero, hunky heartthrob, and new comics icon. Following an encounter with a figure from his past, Angel must now face a horror that he had thought long destroyed: the Hollower, the only natural predator of the vampire. This hideous abomination, however, could hold the key to Angel's salvation… his destruction! And you can bet that if Angel's in danger, a certain Slayer named Buffy's not about to sit on the sidelines! | |||
Omnibus, Volume 4 | 1–3, others | May 25, 2008 | |
Volume Four of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus series concludes Buffy's high school career, wrapping up Season Three of the show's storyline. Collected in this volume are: The complete "Bad Blood," saga written by Andi Watson, the first attempt at making a "season" of the comics, where Buffy battles a sultry vampire who hungers for a lot more than blood; the first comics work by Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series writer Doug Petrie, and critically acclaimed artists Eric Powell, Ryan Sook, and Cliff Richards, whose stories follow the Scoobies through their final year at Sunnydale High; and includes the first Angel miniseries, The Hollower, written by acclaimed Buffy novelist, Christopher Golden. | |||
Classic 27: The Hollower | 1–3 | February 29, 2012 | |
Angel has an encounter with someone from his past, and now has to face a threat he had hoped had been long destroyed: the Hollower. The Hollower is a natural predator of vampires. The hideous thing might be linked to Angel's salvation or his destruction. |
Behind the scenes[]
- Published even before the Angel television show, it's considered the first Angel comic miniseries, although still a Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic publication.