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Lorne: The Music of the Spheres is a graphic novel from the Angel comic books series. It was originally published on March 24, 2010 by IDW Publishing.
Synopsis[]
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.[1]
Summary[]
While out staking vampires, Illyria is confronted by a creature who identifies itself as Discord.
Earlier that day, Groo was at the beach near the Santa Monica Pier meditating with Cordelia the dragon. LAPD officers kept curious bystanders at bay, but one girl, Carol Anne, managed to get through, ran up to Groo, and planted a kiss on his lips. The crowd then all broke the barrier trying to speak with him, but, when he warned them they might cut themselves on his sword, this was misinterpreted as a threat and the crowd panicked. To get away from the fray, Groo held tightly to Cordelia's claw as she took flight. Carol Anne, being infatuated with Groo, grabbed onto his boot, but it slipped and she fell mid-flight. Groo dived after her and Cordelia saved them both, but gravity somehow reversed for a moment and Cordelia crashed into a Malibu mansion, destroying it.
Later that night, Angel, went out patrolling. He faced a Krathlak demon, but during the fight gravity reversed for a moment again. Although Angel was able to slay the demon, he injured himself as well.
Nineteen days earlier, at nine in the morning, Lorne was found on the floor of his bathroom by his servant Fifi. At the hospital, a doctor told him he had cancer and just six more months to live.
In the present, Lorne decides to visit his friends at the Hyperion Hotel. Angel relays recent events to Lorne, when again gravity tilts. After it passes, they go outside, as they heard screaming, and find it affected a whole block at least. At that time, Groo and Cordelia also arrive, carrying an unconscious Illyria.
After Illyria awakes, she reveals the details of her encounter with Discord, which makes Lorne realize recent events are related the Music of the Spheres. According to the Pylean legend, The Three are entities that seek to disrupt the Music of the Spheres and destroy the entire multiverse. Angel have Groo take him and Lorne to the spot where Illyria was found to investigate; Illyria stay behind in fear. At that spot, reality indeed seem to be disintegrated, and Cacophony confronts them.
Meanwhile, Carol Anne, who had apparently broken her leg, is released from the hospital. She finds out Groo's address so she can thank him.
Cacophony reveals to Groo, Angel, and Lorne that the temporal fold used to reverse the Fall of Los Angeles allowed The Three to initiate their plan. Cacophony begins to sing and reality begins to tear apart. She is joined by Discord and Disharmony, and she seemingly swallow the heroes. The Three reveal that they want their song to be the only one in the universe. Lorne accuses them of being too late and says that their time has passed, causing them to attack again.
They are interrupted by Cordelia, who is carrying Illyria and Carol Anne; this causes the attack, which was an illusion all along, to fail. With the illusion broken, Angel, Illyria, and Cordelia attack. The Three realize their plan to conquer have failed and thus begin a song to disrupt the Music of the Spheres and destroy the multiverse. Lorne realizes that someone will have to take a place at the center of the attack to restore the Music of the Spheres. Angel volunteers, but Lorne pushes him out of the way and jumps into the center. As the earth closes behind him, Angel feels as the balance has been restored.
Later at the Hyperion Hotel, Spike, Gunn, Groo, Illyria, Kate, and Angel express pride over Lorne's sacrifice while lamenting his loss. Angel believes that Lorne is now one with the universe and that he could still hear them. Lorne, unheard by any of them, replies: "Oh, I can hear you, Angelcakes. And it's music to my ears."
Continuity[]
- With the dragon Cordelia accompanying Groo, the story takes place after the Fall of Los Angeles and the town's restoration (After the Fall, Part Seventeen).
- The doctor asks if Lorne has done anything recently against his nature, Lorne thinks of having "killed a man in cold blood," in reference to when he shot Lindsey dead in "Not Fade Away."
- Angel says that he misses Wesley, who died in "Not Fade Away" and have been kept working for Wolfram & Hart since then (After the Fall, Part One).
- Lorne reminds Angel about his people in Pylea not having music ("Belonging").
- Cacophony mentions that L.A. went to hell ("Not Fade Away") and returned (After the Fall, Part Sixteen).
- Lorne says that Angel "can't even carry a tune," as he has heard Angel sing in the episodes "Judgment" and "Dear Boy."
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Angel
- Winifred Burkle (Only mentioned)
- Cacophony
- Cordelia (dragon)
- Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan
- Discord
- Disharmony
- Fifi
- Groosalugg
- Illyria
- Kate Lockley
- Lindsey McDonald (Only mentioned)
- Spike
- Carol Anne Stoga
- Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Only mentioned)
Organizations and titles[]
Species[]
- Demon
- Deathwok Clan
- Krathlak demon
- Old One
- Pylean bog beast (Only mentioned)
- Dragon
- Half-demon
- Human
- Vampire
Locations[]
- Earth
- Los Angeles
- Hyperion Hotel
- Malibu
- Silver Lake
- Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Pier
- Los Angeles
- Pylea (Only mentioned)
Objects[]
- Holy Bible (Only mentioned)
- NKO714
- Soul (Only mentioned)
- Stake
Death count[]
- Four vampires, staked by Illyria.
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- The book is a tribute to the Andy Hallett, who had recently passed away, and his character Lorne.
- The book also includes a reprint of the "Lorne" segment from After the Fall, Part Seven.
- The book also includes a three-page letter from the actor Mark Lutz, who portrayed the Groosalugg and was a personal friend of Andy Hallett, as well as pictures of Andy.
- The book ends with a one-page letter the editor Chris Ryall.
Collections[]
Pop culture references[]
- At the beach, a protestor holds up a sign written "John 3:16" on it; a bible verse reading "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
- Lorne mentions that maybe Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis looked better in basic black than Angel.
- Lorne refers to the Hyperion Hotel as "Hall of Justice," in reference to the Justice League headquarters in the DC Universe.
- Aristotle appears in a flashback teaching theory of the Music of the Spheres.
- Before sacrificing himself, Lorne said "Don't cry for me, Transylvania," a reference to a song from the musical Evita, replacing "Argentina" with "Transylvania," a region in Romania famous for the vampire stories.
Gallery[]
Quotes[]
Groo: "He had the heart of a poet, and the soul of a warrior. Is he still aware of us, do you think?" |
Angel: "I wonder. He's... one with the universe now. But... I'd like to think he can still hear us, and that he knows how much he's missed..." |
References[]
- ↑ "ANGEL SPECIAL LORNE (ONE SHOT)". Previews World. Retrieved on September 24, 2021.