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Revision as of 08:15, 14 July 2018
"Spike: Into the Light" is a graphic novel of Spike comic meta-series. It was written by James Marsters and illustrated by Derlis Santacruz.
Synopsis
He played Spike on the show, and now James Marsters writes a poignant but action-packed story of the vampire who chose to have a soul, and now has to deal with his past while being compelled to play the hero.[1]
Continuity
- The story takes place after Spike got his soul ("Grave"), but before he returned to Sunnydale ("Lessons").
- Spike mentions having killed a Slayer in New York, in reference to Nikki Wood in "Fool for Love".
- A flashback of Spike in Greenville takes place in 1977.
- Spike mentions that sometimes he still was a poet, as he used to write poetry in life ("Lies My Parents Told Me").
- Spike’s behavior during this story reinforces the negative influence the First Evil eventually had on his sanity after his ensoulment, in Buffy season 7.
- After Spike leaves, Dylan eventually searches for him in San Francisco (I Wish, Part Two). The two are reunited (In Pieces on the Ground, Part One), and discuss the events from their first encounter (In Pieces on the Ground, Part Two).
Appearances
Individuals
- Darla (Only mentioned)
- Drusilla (Only mentioned)
- Dylan Turner
- Ming
- Spike
- Buffy Summers (Only mentioned)
- Nikki Wood (Only mentioned)
Organizations and Titles
Species
Locations
- England (Only mentioned)
- London (Only mentioned)
- United States
- Greenville, California
- Dylan Turner’s residence
- Greenville Danceteria
- Pawn Shop
- Minnesota (Only mentioned)
- New York (Only mentioned)
- Greenville, California
Weapons and Objects
- Spike's DeSoto
Death Count
- Unidentified pawn shop worker, killed by Spike (in flashback).
- The three accomplices, killed by Spike (only mentioned).
- Rats, eaten by Spike (only mentioned).
Behind the Scenes
Production
- This is the second comic written by James Marsters, who played Spike in the television show. His debut in the comics were with issue Spike and Dru: Paint the Town Red.
- Marsters describes the idea for the graphic novel initially suggested to Joss Whedon, for the Spike TV movie that never came to be.[2]
- The character Dylan was based on Marsters’ wife, Jasmine Marsters, both in her appearance and personality.[3]
- Marsters himself was born in Greenville, California, the town the story takes place.
Pop Culture References
- Dylan compares her name to Bob Dylan’s.
Quotes
| Spike: “Once… A long time ago, I was a very bad man. I thought I was protecting myself, but I was only hurting people. Now I’ve… Woken up, and I’m trying to help people.” |
References
- ↑ "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike—Into the Light HC". Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ↑ "CBR TV 2014: Nicholas Brendon & James Marsters on “Buffy Season 10”". Comic Book Resources, March 21, 2014.
- ↑ Rob Bricken. "James Marsters reveals the secrets of his dark new Spike comic". io9, November 20, 2013.