Which Demons Rule Los Angeles In The Angel After The Fall Comic?

I know some demons from the comics run Angel's LA, but who exactly holds power? Want to avoid spoilers beyond that core power structure.
2026-08-20 18:38:22
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LuxFox
LuxFox
Honestly? The lore in those comics got so convoluted I gave up trying to map it all out. It felt like every other issue introduced some new ancient demon with a claim to the city. Illyria's definitely there, and she's a major force, no question. But then you've got the remnants of Wolfram & Hart's infrastructure, which is its own kind of ruling demonic bureaucracy. I remember a demon prince named R'Jar'Tok or something similar making a play? My memory's fuzzy.

I think the better question is who doesn't try to rule a piece of L.A. in that story. It's a free-for-all. For a straight answer, you're better off checking the fan wiki, because my recollections are a messy blend of cool ideas and confusing plot threads.
2026-08-22 22:57:49
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UrbanNook
UrbanNook
Lurking this thread. The depth of analysis here is way beyond my simple 'Illyria and some other guys' recollection. Might need to dig out my longboxes and give this series a proper re-read.
2026-08-24 00:05:35
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AmyMoon
AmyMoon
Sometimes the simplest answer is the best from a reader’s perspective: the rulers are whoever the current story arc needs them to be. It’s a serialized comic; threats and powers rise and fall to drive plot and character development. While there’s internal consistency, the writers prioritized dramatic needs over maintaining a rigid political map.

This isn’t a flaw! It’s how serialized storytelling works. Trying to pin down a static list might be missing the point. The ever-shifting landscape of power is the point. It keeps the characters and the readers off-balance, mirroring the instability of the world. Certainty is a luxury that doesn’t exist in hell.
2026-08-24 05:07:46
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