The Curse, Part One

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.

The Curse, Part One

Publication

June 29, 2005

Length

22 pages

The Curse #1

Next →
The Curse, Part Two

Cover artist(s)

David Messina
Tim Bradstreet
Ben Templesmith
Igor Kordey
Frank Ockenfels III

Colorist(s)

David Messina

Letterer(s)

Tom B. Long

The Curse, Part One is the first issue of The Curse comic book miniseries. Written by Jeff Mariotte and illustrated by David Messina, it was originally published on June 29, 2005, by IDW Publishing.

Synopsis[]

Joss Whedon's classic vampire character returns to comics and IDW's got him! In this first issue of a new Angel tale, Angel has survived the conclusion of his TV show and finds himself in a mysterious Romanian forest. There, his search for the Gypsy tribe that cursed him years ago takes a turn for the worse. This book, written by fan-favorite Angel author Jeff Mariotte, under the creative guidance of Joss Whedon, will be of sure-fire appeal to fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel alike!^[1]

Summary[]

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Continuity[]

The story takes place after the fall of Los Angeles in After the Fall, Part Seventeen.
Angel recalls the events from last time he was in Romania, as seem in "Five by Five."
Angel reflects on the events around the loss of his soul in Sunnydale, from "Surprise" to "Becoming, Part Two."
Angel thinks of the group of friends he had previous to "Not Fade Away."
The issue The Curse, Part Two reveals Angel stakes additional six vampires in this story.

Appearances[]

Individuals[]

Angel
Nina Ash (Only in flashbacks)
Corneliu Brasov (Only mentioned)
Winifred Burkle (Only in flashbacks)
Cordelia Chase (Only in flashbacks)
Darla (Only in flashbacks)
Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan (Only in flashbacks)
Charles Gunn (Only in flashbacks)
Buffy Summers (Only in flashbacks)
Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Only in flashbacks)
Kalderash girl (Only in flashbacks)
Kalderash man (Only in flashbacks)
Kalderash woman (Only in flashbacks)

Organizations and titles[]

Kalderash
Slayer (Only in flashbacks)
Angel Investigations (Only in flashbacks)

Species[]

Deathwok Clan (Only in flashbacks)
Human
- Werewolf (Only in flashbacks)
Vampire

Locations[]

Romania
- Brasov's palace
United States (Only in flashbacks)
- Los Angeles (Only in flashbacks)
- Sunnydale (Only in flashbacks)
  - Hellmouth (Only mentioned)

Objects[]

Rituals and spells[]

Ritual of Restoration (Only in flashbacks)

Death count[]

Ten vampires, dusted by Angel.
An unidentified vampire, burned in the sunlight.
Six vampires, dusted by Angel (only mentioned).

Behind the scenes[]

Production[]

This issue is the first Angel story published after the end of the television show, as well as the series' debut at IDW Publishing.
The photo covers include promotional pictures for Angel seasons two, five, and four, respectively.

Distribution[]

The Curse, Part One was the 152nd best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 15,357 sales in June 2005 at comic specialty stores.^[2] It was also among the 300 best selling of July 2005.^[3]