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City of Despair is a crossover comic story between Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Classic comic book series. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, and illustrated by Cliff Richards, it was originally published by Dark Horse Comics on November 29, 2000.
Synopsis
Buffy and Angel's astral essences are captured and forced to fight gladiatorial battles in the City of Despair, where escape is thought to be impossible.
Continuity
- Joyce asks Buffy if she's dating, only meeting Buffy's boyfriend in episode "Restless".
- Angel mentions Buffy's new boyfriend, as she revealed her relationship to him in "Sanctuary".
Appearances
Individuals
- Angel
- Cordelia Chase
- Riley Finn
- Rupert Giles
- Xander Harris
- Anya Jenkins
- Kor
- Willow Rosenberg
- Buffy Summers
- Joyce Summers
- Wesley Wyndam-Pryce
Organizations and titles
Species
Locations
Death count
- Unidentified demon, killed by Kor.
- Unidentified demon, killed by Angel.
- Unidentified demon, killed by Buffy.
- Kor, killed by an unidentified demon.
Behind the scenes
Production
- The story was first published as a special offer in Wizard: The Comics Magazine issue #110.
- Dark Horse licensed characters Predator and Hellboy make cameo appearances as gladiators.
Pop culture references
- Angels calls a demon Goliath in reference to the biblical figure.
- Buffy mentions the WWF Superstars of Wrestling professional wrestling television show (1986–2001).
- Buffy mentions fictional character Obi-Wan Kenobi.
International titles
- Italian: La Città della Disperazione (The City of Despair)
Collections
- "Food Chain"
- "Omnibus: Volume 6"
- "Classic 35: City of Despair"
Gallery
Cover artwork
Cliff Richards main cover
Original picture for photo cover
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