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Post by angeliclestat on Dec 2, 2009 14:40:50 GMT -5
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Post by Wyndam on Dec 2, 2009 14:44:02 GMT -5
Oh wow! What a surprise! This is such a cool thing for IDW to do. I can't wait to hear more about it.
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Post by angeliclestat on Dec 2, 2009 14:47:02 GMT -5
I know - I was so happy to hear bout this. Byrne has a habit of spilling things like this on his forum, so someone was bound to catch it:)
This must be one of his '2 Angel projects' for IDW next year along with the sequel to Angel vs Frankenstein
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Post by hitnrun017 on Dec 2, 2009 15:07:08 GMT -5
Awesome! This will be a must buy. I was hoping they'd do something like this.
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Post by angeliclestat on Dec 2, 2009 15:18:41 GMT -5
Well now that Byrne has let it slip - I wonder how long before we get more info on it.
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Post by angeliclestat on Dec 10, 2009 11:56:33 GMT -5
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Post by henzINNIT on Dec 10, 2009 14:26:12 GMT -5
Sounds lovely.
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Post by Wyndam on Dec 10, 2009 16:59:34 GMT -5
Cover added to the first post:  I really love it. It's also nice to hear that Mark Lutz is providing some stuff as well (maybe photos?). Even more awesome is that Lorne won't be gone forever, as we'll always need some Lorne. |
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Post by hitnrun017 on Dec 10, 2009 17:08:35 GMT -5
Amazing cover, perfect for Lorne. Cool that it'll be extra long. It'd be nice if they donated some of the profits too.
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Post by Emmie on Dec 10, 2009 17:49:41 GMT -5
Re-posting my thoughts: I've been pondering the words "this is the right thing to do". I think that from what's been shown of Andy and his indomitible spirit, he'd want his character to live on. Andy was an entertainer - he went throughout his days in pain from his costume with a smile on his face, never missing a beat. If Lorne can still bring joy and entertainment, I can't help but think that is more fitting with Andy's raison d'etre. "not an increasingly (unavoidably) diluted version, divorced from his influence." - Saje That seems more like an argument against the comics all-together. Why have Angel, Buffy, Gunn, Willow, Xander, anyone in the comics then? If they're all just being unavoidably diluted? "The more we see of Lorne apart from Andy Hallett the less of Andy Hallett is in Lorne." - Saje When I read a comic with Lorne in the scene, I hear and see Andy Hallett. His voice comes through the memories borne from the years watching him on AtS. And while there is a bittersweet, there's also something comforting to me in having this character of Andy's still existing. It's like what Andy created was larger than life, that he as this ultimate performer and entertainer who worked so hard to give others joy - that he gets to live on in this way. To me, a tribute of Andy Hallett does not necessitate Lorne's burial. I think a more fitting tribute for Andy would be letting Lorne continue to entertain. That his creation can still bring joy and laughs and yes, even, tears. Because that is the beauty of art - the rising above the limits of the mundane restrictions of the world to live on in our hearts and imaginations. And maybe it'll bring an air of sadness to always watch or read Lorne and know the tragic loss of Andy, but I can't help but believe that there's something more beautiful in Lorne living on for Andy. Andy seemed to push aside his own personal limitations and even pain in order to serve the story, the character, the moment of creative joie de vivre. Perhaps it's that I view Lorne as not being the same as Andy Hallet, but more like his creation, his child. And once born into the creative world, he can live on in other forms. So let the child live on, though we have lost the father. |
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Post by Wyndam on Dec 11, 2009 14:19:24 GMT -5
Here is some preview art that was found on John Byrne's forum:  Chris Ryall also had this to say about Lorne's removal from the series: "I hear you guys about not removing Lorne permanently--and I agree with you. However, it also feels like if we were to use Lorne frequently right now, pretty soon after Andy's passing, that that would be wrong, too. Like somehow we're capitalizing or profiting from his passing. So I want a "final" Lorne story for now, with proceeds going to Andy's foundation, but I'd never look to remove the character he and Joss created for good. Just want to be sensitive about things for now." |
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Post by Hallow Thorn on Dec 11, 2009 16:34:05 GMT -5
I really do 'think this is the right thing to do'. Kind of like closure, and I hope his final (for now or if it ends up being forever) is a heroic and character developing tale. I love the cover, I thought of the A:ATF #3 cover when I first saw it.
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Post by The Night Lord on Dec 11, 2009 20:23:45 GMT -5
I like the preview page. Vamp thinking he's got dinner, when it's actually Illyria lol. And I do feel that it is the right thing to do to have a little final story for Lorne and I hope he does return in the future
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Post by VampSlayer on Dec 12, 2009 15:13:37 GMT -5
I really like the cover! And the preview page! I can't wait for this!
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Post by Wyndam on Dec 21, 2009 22:27:12 GMT -5
Solicitation and cover are out!  ANGEL SPECIAL: LORNE
Written, art and cover by John Byrne.
The world is in peril (again!), and only the most unlikely member of Angel's entourage is able to save the day. A special book-length tribute to the late Andy Hallett and his character, Lorne, presented by writer-artist John Byrne.
32 pages, $3.99.
Released in March. |
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Post by Hellbound Hyperion on Dec 22, 2009 0:07:41 GMT -5
I might break down crying while reading this. MIGHT. <3
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Post by angeliclestat on Dec 23, 2009 7:29:55 GMT -5
Really looking forward to this. Going to be special I think.
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Post by neowhobaz on Dec 24, 2009 19:40:54 GMT -5
Great knowing Groo will be back again.
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Post by Billie Erin on Jan 3, 2010 15:57:30 GMT -5
I'm so excited about this, Lorne and Groo are 2 of my favourite characters
I think it's good that proceeds are going to Andy's foundation and it was the right decision to remove Lorne from the main series for now
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Post by Wyndam on Jan 7, 2010 23:59:12 GMT -5
Here is a preview page that Ryall posted on his BLOG:  Byrne's art, as usual, doesn't disappoint. It's great to see Cordy again too. |
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