Asylum, Part Five is the fifth and final issue of the "Spike: Asylum" comic book miniseries. Written by Brian Lynch and illustrated by Franco Urru, it was originally published on February 7, 2007 by IDW Publishing.
Synopsis
The inmates are running the asylum, and only one thing stands between them and freedom: a smart-ass vampire with a soul. "Spike: Asylum" ends with a bang — numerous bangs, in fact. And stabbings. And stakings. Fists will fly and heads will most definitely roll! Spike's latest adventure concludes, courtesy of screenwriter Brian Lynch and artist Franco Urru![1]
Continuity
- Spike mentions Betta George's death, mystically killed by the Saje in Asylum, Part Four. Although, the demon appears alive during the fall of Los Angeles, in After the Fall, Part One.
Appearances
Individuals
- Anna
- Angel (Only mentioned)
- Beck
- Biv
- Carol
- Danny
- Lorne
- Malposo Angra Mazda Ormazd Yazatas Mainyu
- Marv
- Ray
- Saje
- Spike
- Brandon Thilbault
- Wiseau
- Mah Zinn (Only mentioned)
Organizations and titles
Species
- Demon
- Fire elemental
- Ringel demon
- Vahla ha'nesh demons
- Human
- Vampire
Locations
- Las Vegas (Only mentioned)
- Primm
Weapons and objects
- The Amulet (Only mentioned)
- Blood
- Shador's seal (Only mentioned)
- Soul (Only mentioned)
Rituals and spells
- Enoisivelet elled enoizispopesel
Death count
- Unknown numbers of demons and vampires, killed by each other.
Behind the scenes
Distribution
- Asylum, Part Five was the 187th best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 6,753 sales in February 2007 at comic specialty stores.[2]
Collections
- "Asylum"
- "Spike Omnibus"
Pop culture references
- Spike calls Wiseau "Rapunzel" in reference to the main character of the fairy tale.
- Dr. Ray calls Carol "Encyclopedia Brown" in reference to the detective book series.
- Spike calls Lorne "Kermit" in reference to the green character.
- Beck suggests Spike to create an account on Myspace social media.
Gallery
Covers
Franco Urru cover A
Photo cover B
Matt Busch incentive cover
Matt Busch incentive sketch cover
Cover artwork
References
- ↑ "Spike: Asylum #5 (of 5)". IDW Publishing. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ↑ "Top 300 Comics Actual--February 2007". ICv2, March 19, 2007. Retrieved July 5, 2019.