Angel: Blood and Trenches

In 2009, IDW Publishing released Angel: Blood and Trenches, a single-issue comic written and illustrated by John Byrne. This standalone story places the vampire-with-a-soul in the trenches of World War I, exploring a previously unseen chapter of his long history. Byrne’s distinctive artwork and storytelling bring a gritty, wartime atmosphere to the Buffyverse, offering a focused, character-driven tale that expands Angel’s past beyond the familiar settings of Sunnydale and Los Angeles.