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Haunted, Part One is the first issue of the Illyria: Haunted comic book miniseries. It was written by Scott Tipton with Mariah Huehner and illustrated by Elena Casagrande. It was originally published on November 10, 2010, by IDW Publishing.
Synopsis[]
Re-born out of tragedy, older than time, Illyria has been one of the most mysterious and alien members of Team Angel since her resurrection. Infected with the memories of those who loved Fred, Illyria now struggles with the burden of her guilt. Seeking out help from Angel and Spike, Illyria begins a quest that will take her back into her past, and face the consequences of being made whole again in a world she does not belong in.[1]
Summary[]
Illyria looks down at a bunch of demons trading babies. She kills all of them and reminisces on her life before she was resurrected, on her time during the Fall of Los Angeles, and on Wesley and Spike's memories of Fred. Illyria wonders what her place is here.
Illyria goes to Angel at the Hyperion Hotel, where he is the middle of a research, and she tells him she is troubled. Illyria wonders why she's doing good, if she's not Fred, and whats in it for her. Angel says they do it because it's the right thing to do. Illyria says they ask for money for their services, and Angel says people have to eat and live somewhere. Illyria wants Angel to fix this, but he tells her to figure it out on her own, like meditating or killing things. Illyria wonders if she should ask Spike, as he was a poet. Angel scoffs and says Spike will probably tell her to kick things. Polyphemus comes in and tells Angel that he and Laura Weathermill have found a batch of Weevillis demons, and Angel goes out to kill them.
Illyria dreams of a recently corporeal Spike thanking Fred for her hard work.
In a bar, a demon is reciting poetry in his native language, and Spike picks a fight with him and two other demons. Illyria barges in and defeats the demons, telling Spike she needs to talk to him. Sharing a table, Illyria says she's been having nightmares about Spike's memories of Fred, and that she talked to Angel about her problems. Spike asks if "Captain Forehead" said to wait and things will sort out by themselves. Illyria confirms, and Spike says that not everybody has the universe and destiny to guide him. He tells Illyria to do something about it, and Illyria says that's why she's talking to him. Spike says not from him, but there is somewhere she could find answers: the Deeper Well.
Continuity[]
- This story takes place after Illyria decides to leave the Angel Investigations team in Cats in the Cradle.
- Illyria thinks back to Fred's final moments, from "A Hole in the World."
- Illyria reflects that she misses even the world made of shrimp, which she mentioned in "Underneath" she grew tired of it quickly.
- Angel mentions dealing with "ancient evil whatsits" and soul eaters, referring to discovering Myresto's false identity in Letters Home: A Jamesian Interlude and the demon Liss in Prophet for Profit, Part Three.
- Illyria tells Angel about her attempt to bed Connor in Bedroom Follies.
- Spike describes him wanting a soul and earning it, referring to the Demon Trials he endured from "Two to Go" to "Grave."
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Angel
- Betta George (Only in flashbacks)
- Roger Burkle (Only in a picture)
- Trish Burkle (Only in a picture)
- Winifred Burkle (Only in a picture)
- Connor (Only mentioned)
- Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan (Only in a picture)
- Feigenbaum (Only in flashbacks)
- Charles Gunn (Only in a picture)
- Illyria
- Liss (Only mentioned)
- Myresto Mor (Only mentioned)
- "Petunia"
- Polyphemus
- Spike
- Laura Weathermill (Only mentioned)
- Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Only in flashbacks)
- Unidentified Slayer I (After the Fall) (Only in flashbacks)
- Unidentified Slayer II (After the Fall) (Only in flashbacks)
- Unidentified Slayer III (After the Fall) (Only in flashbacks)
Organizations and titles[]
- Angel Investigations
- Army of Doom (Only mentioned)
- Slayer (Only in flashbacks)
Species[]
- Demon
- Deathwok Clan (Only in a picture)
- Kandarian demon
- Soul eater (Only mentioned)
- Weevillis demon (Only mentioned)
- Dragon (Only in flashbacks)
- Higher being (Only mentioned)
- Human (Only in flashbacks)
- Monasterenser magnaserm
- Old One
- Splenden beast (Only in flashbacks)
- Vampire
Events[]
- Fall of Los Angeles (Only in flashbacks)
- Primordium Age (Only in flashbacks)
Locations[]
- Deeper Well (Only mentioned)
- Los Angeles
- 511 Windward Circle (Only in flashbacks)
- Crowley's Pub
- Hyperion Hotel
- Wolfram & Hart Los Angeles branch (Only in flashbacks)
- Sunnydale (Only mentioned)
- University of California, Sunnydale (Only mentioned)
- World made of shrimp (Only mentioned)
Objects[]
Death count[]
- Six unidentified demons, killed by Illyria in a parking lot.
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- One of the patrons of Crowley's Pub resembles the Gill-man from the film Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Distribution[]
- Haunted, Part One was the 183rd best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 8,509 sales in November 2010 at comic specialty stores.[2]
Collections[]
Pop culture references[]
- A demon mentions the Costco chain of warehouse clubs.
- Spike calls a demon "Petunia" in reference to the fictional character Petunia Pig.
Gallery[]
Covers[]
Cover artwork[]
References[]
- ↑ "ANGEL ILLYRIA #1 (OF 4)." Prevews World. Retrieved on August 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Top 300 Comics Actual--November 2010." ICv2, December 7, 2010.