This Post is Canon.

Okay, I think I've officially been working on ANGEL:AFTER THE FALL for over a year now, right? I mean, I had written the script to issue 1 this time last year, hadn't I? It's all kinda running together like a big, fun, frustrating, sleep-losing, crowd pleasing, triumphant, handsome blur.

I'm writing issue 13 as we speak. I swear I didn't plan it this way, but the stigma attached to the number 13 is pretty accurate. Hells-a-popping. All the cards are on the table, evil is closing in, heroes are fighting for their lives...

...and I think there's some really really great character stuff in this. Like, I'm surprised it's flowing this well. Once again, the characters took over and surprised me in a key (as in, "entire series building up to it") scene.

Couldn't be more happy with how this is going. It's gonna be beautiful.

Earthquake!

I was standing against the wall at the Griddle Cafe much like Fonzie did at Arnold's, when I felt it ripple. My friend Matt and I realized it was an earthquake and headed outside. Once there, we confirmed with the other patrons that we were in fact, not drunk.

That was weird. But, good news everyone, Mark from ROAD RULES season 1 was there, and he was just fine.

definition

af·ter·math /ˈæftərˌmæθ, ˈɑf-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[af-ter-math]

1.	something that results or follows from an event, esp. one of a disastrous or unfortunate nature; consequence: the aftermath of war; the aftermath of the flood.

See you in San Diego!

Leaving soon, just wanted to remind people to go to the IDW panel at 11 am on Saturday (room 3) if they want to ask me any questions about ANGEL, SPIKE, or EVERYBODY'S DEAD. I am an open book!

And scroll down this very blog for signing times. Can't wait to see everybody there!

Vote for SPIKE:AFTER THE FALL!

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San Diego Comic Con Schedule for You!

Hey. Just a heads up, I will be part of the IDW panel on Saturday, July 26th at 11 AM. Room 3.

There will also be a bunch of exclusives available ONLY at the Con, including:

Spike: After the Fall #1 Comic-Con edition
The debut issue of the prequel to IDW’s sold-out smash hit Angel: After the Fall will be offered with a special Comic-Con exclusive vellum cover. Writer Brian Lynch will be signing copies at the IDW booth.
- $5, limited to 2,000 copies

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And if you want me to sign, these are the official times I will be at the IDW table (but I promise to hang out there quite a bit to both annoy Ben Templesmith and to sign anything you guys want. But mostly to annoy Ben):

THURSDAY

12-2!

First hour is with Scott Tipton!

FRIDAY

1-2!

With Dave Crosland!

SATURDAY

2-3!

With Scott Tipton again!

SUNDAY

12-2!

What's everyone else's schedule? Anything good going on? Maybe we can have ANGEL:ATF dinner fun!
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Last thoughts on FIRST NIGHT

The above picture is Alex Garner's cover for the ANGEL:AFTER THE FALL: FIRST NIGHT: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY collected hardcover.

Wait, that mighta been too many titles. Sorry. Once I get titling, I just don't know when to stop.

Anyway, I am fully aware that the Volume 1 hardcover collects five issues plus extras, and Volume 2 is only three issues, so I spent the last couple of days making sure the extras make this purchase worth it.

Holy crap, I went nuts. I'm pretty sure I gave them too much to use. But I wanted to make the book as good as possible. I wish I could spoil some details, but to be honest I'm not sure which extras IDW is going to use. As soon as I know, you know. And anything that doesn't end up in the book will go here, I promise.

It's a ways off but just wanted to share.

One bit of trivia I didn't put in the book. The name FIRST NIGHT is actually what they call the New Year's Eve celebration in Red Bank, New Jersey, where I'm from. Not sure if this is a common name for said celebration, but the title always stuck.

And with that boring bit of trivia, I take my leave!