Angel

IDW Publishing has released several images from Angel: Masks, a 48-page Halloweeen-themed annual due in stores in October that focuses on members of Angel’s supporting cast.

The issue features the IDW story debut of Angel’s "felt-side" in the form of Puppet Angel, from the fan-favorite episode "Smile Time" in a story called "Mystery Date," by Jeff Mariotte and Stephen Mooney. Other stories include "Unacceptable Losses," by Scott Tipton and David Messina and featuring Illyria; Cordelia in "Foreshadowing," from Christopher Golden and Steph Stamb; and Lindsey making a surprise appearance in "Pencils and Paper Clips" by James Patrick and Sean Murphy.

"A summer annual featuring Joss Whedon’s wonderful characters just didn’t feel right to me," said IDW’s Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall. "But soon, the leaves will be changing colors, the sky will be clouding up, and a chill will be felt in the air. Which seems the perfect time to delve deeper into these lesser-seen characters. Plus, you know, when a Puppet Angel-on-a-date story presents itself, you jump at the chance to get it out there."

Jeremy Geddes provides a painted Puppet Angel cover, and Zach Howard offers a variant cover.