Asylum, Part Four is the fourth issue of the "Spike: Asylum" comic book miniseries. Written by Brian Lynch and illustrated by Franco Urru, it was originally published on December 20, 2006 by IDW Publishing.
Synopsis
Things were bad enough when every inmate in the asylum wanted Spike dead. But now, the asylum staff has joined the cause. It’s Spike vs. pretty much everyone. Poor, poor everyone. Spike's latest adventure, courtesy of screenwriter Brian Lynch and artist Franco Urru![1]
Continuity
Appearances
Individuals
- Anna
- Beck
- Biv
- Carol
- Betta George
- Malposo Angra Mazda Ormazd Yazatas Mainyu
- Marv
- Lorne
- Ray
- Ivo Shandor
- Spike
- Scott Taylor
- Brandon Thilbault
- Wiseau
- Mah Zinn
Organizations and titles
- Wolfram & Hart (Only mentioned)
- Witch
Species
- Demon
- Deathwok Clan
- The Gentlemen (Only image)
- Ringel demon
- Splenden beast
- Human
- Vampire
Locations
- Las Vegas (Only mentioned)
- Primm
Weapons and objects
Rituals and spells
- Otaposcs e oreh ortson
Death count
- Mah Zinn, killed by Spike.
- Unknown number of guards, killed by Mosaic patients.
Behind the scenes
Production
- The photo cover feature a promotional picture taken for Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6.
Distribution
- Asylum, Part Four was the 206th best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 6,912 sales in December 2006 at comic specialty stores.[2]
Collections
- "Asylum"
- "Spike Omnibus"
Pop culture references
- Lorne misses a performance at the Bellagio resort.
- Lorne describes an old magazine reporting the relationship between Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, who began dating in 1998 and divorced in 2005.
- Mah Zinn mentions politician Richard Nixon technically had a soul.
Gallery
Covers
Franco Urru cover A
Matt Busch cover B
Incentive photo cover
Add a photo to this galleryCover artwork
Franco Urru
Matt Busch
Original picture for photo cover
References
- ↑ "Spike: Asylum #4 (of 5)". IDW Publishing. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ↑ "Top 300 Comics Actual--December 2006". ICv2, January 15, 2007. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
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