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AAHHHHHHHHHHHHH! SPLAT!" What's that sound? Why, it's the sound a Fallen Angel makes, of course! Wait, wait! Don't stop reading. I know that was silly and inappropriate on so many levels! If you stick around and read about this week's Book of the Week, I promise it won't happen again. Sorry.
In today's comics market, publishing a creator-owned character can be a tricky business. Even a well-known and respected writer like Peter David has no guarantees when it comes to finding an audience. Fallen Angel was first published by DC Comics. The book was highly regarded and critically praised, but just couldn't find a big enough readership to meet DC's expectations. Lucky for us, a book this good couldn't be allowed to just fade away. Thanks to IDW Publishing, readers have a chance to find Fallen Angel all over again, in the all-new Fallen Angel #1.
Fallen Angel is a "film noir" story that takes place, appropriately enough, in the mysterious city of Bete Noire. Our hero, Lee, lives a double life there as a middle-aged girls phys. ed. instructor and as the seemingly youthful Miss Angel. Miss Angel is an incredibly powerful being. Her role in Bete Noire is not so much as a protector of the city, but as someone who stands between the city and its victims. The first issue of the series picks up at what seems to be a turning point for Bete Noire. Power is changing hands, and the city seems poised to plunge into chaos. Will Miss Angel prevent the plunge, or give the city a kick over the edge?
As always, Peter David's writing is both thoughtful and clever. Even if you missed Fallen Angel the first time around, this issue totally stands on its own. New readers quickly discover everything they need to know about Bete Noire to enjoy the story and to be caught up in the mysteries surrounding Lee. David's story is accompanied by gorgeous painted artwork from J.K. Woodward that is lush, dark, and pretty to look at. You'll have to read this book a second time, just to gaze into the panels and catch all the detail you missed the first time through.
Polish off your halo and walk, fly, or plummet to Four Color Fantasies now to try out our guaranteed Book of the Week, Fallen Angel #1! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh....oh, sorry. I promised not to do that again, didn't I? Never mind. Just read the book!
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