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Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans are in for a true treat as the countdown to Angel’s official spinoff begins, with the release now just one month away. This release, alongside the other upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer project, marks an exciting new era that both longtime fans and newcomers won’t want to miss.
Angel is officially returning for a brand-new solo series that will present the character in a way fans have never seen before. This return comes in the form of Dynamite’s August 19, 2026, release of Angel #1, the beginning of what is poised to be a stake-tacular new series. Spearheaded by Eisner-winning writer Kelly Thompson (Absolute Wonder Woman, Black Widow) alongside rising-star artist Giulia Giacomino (Lilo & Stitch), Angel will launch on the same day as Thompson’s other upcoming series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
For those curious about what this new series will entail for the blood-sucking heartthrob, readers can find the full synopsis below:
Once the terrifying vampire Angelus, Angel was cursed for his crimes with the return of his soul. That soul eventually led him to Sunnydale and a tragic star-crossed affair with Buffy, his vampire-slaying true love. Once the tragedy had run its course, Angel built himself a new life in Los Angeles as a supernatural detective, helping the helpless. But things don’t always go according to plan. And sometimes, you do have to go home again. This is that story.
Based on this synopsis, it’s clear that Thompson has big plans for Angel, especially given that she is also the lead writer for Dynamite’s upcomingBuffy the Vampire Slayer series alongside superstar artist Stephen Byrne (Wonder Twins). Having Thompson lead both titles guarantees a cohesive creative vision, ensuring that both series feel anchored in the same canon while delivering potential interconnected stories that fans can follow together.
Everything We Know About Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s Angel Spinoff (So Far)
Main Cover by David Nakayama for Angel #1 (2026)
On August 19, Thompson’s Angel series will kick off with an extra-sized 48-page premiere issue featuring additional pages of story and art, along with a special sketchbook section. This special issue will be available at local comic shops and digitally for $4.99 upon release. At the moment, there is no word on how many issues the series will receive, which could be great news for fans hoping for a long-running story.
The fact that Thompson’s Angel doesn't currently have an announced issue count suggests that the series is more likely to be an ongoing title rather than a mini or limited series. This means fans could be in store for plenty of new Buffy the Vampire Slayer stories and expanded franchise lore ahead. Angel #1 also teases that the issue will feature the first appearance of Angel and Buffy’s new big bad, Leviathan, confirming that these comics will continue to expand the mythology of the franchise.
At the present time, Dynamite has released solicitations for the first two issues of Angel, with issue #2’s official synopsis teasing, “It's time to get moving. Angel has picked his "Away Team," and now they must jump off into complete...hellish...chaos.”
This synopsis reads as though the story is only beginning, further suggesting that there are many more installments ahead for the series. Fans can expect Angel #2 to feature 32 pages and be available for $4.99, with that likely serving as the standard page count and price for future issues. Another notable feature of issue #2 is that it will include a PREMIUM MYSTERY BLIND BAG, containing three randomly selected limited editions of the issue from a range of variant covers exclusive to this offering.
The number of Blind Bags is limited. Allocations may occur.
With Dynamite launching Thompson’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel series on the same day while teasing that the two titles will be connected, this truly feels like one of the franchise’s most ambitious eras yet. If successful, this new direction could even open the door for more fan-favorite characters to receive their ownBuffy the Vampire Slayer solo series in the future.
Angel #1 from Dynamite will be available to read on August 19, 2026!
