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Old Friends, Part Four is the fourth comic issue of the Old Friends comic book miniseries. Written by Jeff Mariotte and illustrated by David Messina, it was originally published on March 15, 2006, by IDW Publishing.
Synopsis[]
As Angel and friends get closer to finding out who is playing tricks on them — and why — L.A.'s mean streets get a little meaner. Who will survive, and who won't? The penultimate issue of Old Friends is guaranteed to surprise Angel fans everywhere![1]
Summary[]
- This article needs a plot summary.
Continuity[]
- Angel tests Lorne asking for the name of his brother, Numfar, whom Angel met in "Belonging."
- Gunn tests Lorne's copy asking for the song Darla sang in "The Trial."
- Spike tests Lorne asking about his subconscious manifestation attacking the attendees at the Wolfram & Hart Halloween Bash in "Life of the Party."
- Angel asks about Fluffy, the dog Lorne invented having in "Deep Down" as a code for being in trouble and needing rescue ("The House Always Wins").
- Bowman returns seeking revenge for Gunn's attack in Old Friends, Part Two.
- Cordelia's copy replicates her clothing and appearance from her final day in "You're Welcome."
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Angel
- Bowman
- Cordelia Chase (Only mentioned)
- Cordelia Chase's copy
- Darla (Only in flashbacks)
- Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan
- Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan's copy
- Numfar of the Deathwok Clan (Only in flashbacks)
- Charles Gunn
- Spike
- Lorne's empathic subconscious (Only in flashbacks)
Organizations and titles[]
- Wolfram & Hart (Only mentioned)
Species[]
Events[]
- Halloween (Only mentioned)
- Wolfram & Hart Halloween Bash (Only mentioned)
Locations[]
Objects[]
- Blood
- Charles Gunn's Jeep
Death count[]
- Lorne's copy, defenestrated by Angel.
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- The photo cover feature a promotional picture for Angel season 4 by Frank Ockenfels III.
- The issue's covers were collected in Old Friends Cover Gallery.
Distribution[]
- Old Friends, Part Four was the 153rd best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 13,479 sales in March 2006 at comic specialty stores.[2]
Collections[]
Pop culture references[]
- Lorne's copy describes Darla singing "I'll Wind."
- Lorne's copy says Frank Sinatra also preferred his way, referring to his performance of the song "My Way."
Gallery[]
Covers[]
Main cover
Variant cover
Variant cover
Variant cover
Retailer incentive variant
Cover artwork[]
David Messina
Tone Rodriguez
Frank Ockenfels III
References[]
- ↑ "ANGEL OLD FRIENDS #4 (OF 5)." Previews World. Retrieved on February 6, 2023.
- ↑ "Top 300 Comics Actual--March 2006." ICv2, April 16, 2006.