Angel + Spike 13

The subject of this article is of alternative canonicity.
While created as part of licensed material, it is not part of the original Buffyverse, but its own developed story.

Angel + Spike #13

Publication

August 26, 2020

Length

22 pages

Angel + Spike #13

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Publisher

Boom! Studios

Writer(s)

Adam Smith

Penciller(s)

Piotr Kowalski

Editor(s)

Jeanine Schaefer

Cover artist(s)

Ignacio Valicenti (main)
Gleb Melnikov (spotlight)
Rob Bowyer (episode)
Ben Templesmith (incentive)

Colorist(s)

Mattia Iacomo

Letterer(s)

Ed Dukeshire

Angel + Spike #13 is the thirteenth issue of the Angel + Spike comic book series. Written by Adam Smith and illustrated by Piotr Kowalski, it will be published on August 26, 2020 by Boom! Studios.

Synopsis[]

An untold story from Angel's mysterious past is revealed in this stand-alone issue!

Angel's been to hell — but Hollywood in the 60s might be even worse! An untold story from Angel's past is revealed for the first time as Angel's Hollywood starlet friend is murdered — and Angel is the only one looking for her killer. As Angel discovers the truth behind her death, he'll be forced to choose between justice and redemption — and will make a choice that will haunt him forever.^[1]

Continuity[]

The story takes place in the year 1962, with a flashback from ten years before.

Appearances[]

Individuals[]

Angel
Benny (Only mentioned)
Carnax
Clive
Keteb
Jean Mitchel
Penny (Only mentioned)
Spike
Toby

Species[]

Locations[]

London (Only mentioned)
Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Carnie's Row
- Docks
- Hyperion Hotel (Only mentioned)
- Unidentified hotel
- Jean Mitchel's residence
Sumer (Only mentioned)

Objects[]

Blood
Bloodshed at the Butcher (Only mentioned)
The Murder in the Marigolds (Only mentioned)
Soul
Sumerian knife
Wolves in the Willows (Only mentioned)

Death count[]

Jean, stabbed by Clive (only mentioned).
Five demons, stabbed by Clive.
Keteb, stabbed by Clive.
Clive, stabbed by Jean.

Behind the scenes[]

Production[]

Rob Bowyer's variant cover is a homage to the episode "I Will Remember You."
The back of the issue includes a quote by Angel in the episode "She."

Distribution[]

Originally scheduled for June 24, the distribution of single issues was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[2]
Angel + Spike #13 was ranked the 180th best selling comic issue in its published month, as projected for August 2020 at comic specialty stores.^[3]