Exclusive: Preview 'Angel and Faith #1'

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By Whitney Matheson, USA TODAY

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Go ahead and scold me: I've fallen behind in my Buffy comics reading. I have no excuses; it's a mighty fine book and I should be up-to-date on what my favorite characters are doing these days.

It turns out two of them are spinning off into their own series. Angel and Faith (Dark Horse Comics) stars two of the loveliest -- and strongest -- kids on campus.

The synopsis (may contain spoilers):

Left in a near-catatonic state following the events in Buffy Season 8, Angel will need a seriously rude awakening if he's to make amends for his ill-conceived deeds. Enter rebel Slayer-with-a-cause Faith Lehane. Together they'll have full access to the Watcher files and opportunities to make amends for all they've done ... and will do.

Ominous! Below, check out an exclusive three-page preview. I love the Jo Chen cover.

Angel and Faith #1 goes on sale Aug. 31.

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