You Haven't Changed a Bit is the fourth issue of the Spike comic book series. Written by Brian Lynch and illustrated by Nicola Zanni, it was originally published on January 5, 2011, by IDW Publishing.
Synopsis[]
Spike's reunion with Drusilla is nothing short of explosive, especially considering her new lover thinks Spike has something he needs. Meanwhile, Las Vegas continues to deal with even more weirdness as Wolfram & Hart tries to get around Team Spike. Bring on the pyrokinetic and the psychic fish to save the day![1]
Continuity[]
- This series takes place circa year 2006, after the Fall of Los Angeles was undone in After the Fall, Part Seventeen, but before Spike's arrival with his ship in Twilight, Part Four.
- Spike mentions Drusilla cheating on him, which happened with a Chaos demon ("Fool for Love") then a Fungus demon ("The Harsh Light of Day").
- Drusilla recalls Spike has killed two Slayers ("Fool for Love").
- Spike describes last seeing Buffy when he "exploded" in front of her ("Chosen") and having got his soul for her ("Grave").
Appearances[]
Individuals[]
- Angel (Only in visions)
- Beck
- Betta George
- Bill
- Connor (Only in visions)
- Cordelia (dragon)
- Drusilla
- Groosalugg
- Charles Gunn (Only in visions)
- Illyria (Only in visions)
- John
- Jeremy Johns
- Willow Rosenberg (Only mentioned)
- Spike
- Buffy Summers (Only mentioned)
- Tor (Only mentioned)
- Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Only in visions)
Organizations and titles[]
- Old One (Only in visions)
- Slayer (Only mentioned)
- Team Spike
- Wolfram & Hart
- Witch (Only mentioned)
Species[]
Locations[]
Objects[]
- Soul (Only mentioned)
Death count[]
- Four mutant showgirls, burned by Beck.
- Two demons, shot by John.
Behind the scenes[]
Production[]
- Team Spike passes by the hotel and casino Planet Hollywood Las Vegas as well as a sign advertising a Minnie Pearl (1912–1996) show.
Distribution[]
- You Haven't Changed a Bit was the 154th best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 8,135 sales in January 2011 at comic specialty stores.[2]
Collections[]
Pop culture references[]
- Beck refers to the final scene of the film Grease (1978), which features a flying car.
- Bill mentions being nicknamed after Will Smith debut hip hop album Big Willie Style (1997).
Gallery[]
Covers[]
Cover artwork[]
Quotes[]
Spike: "Mutant showgirls. Of course, why not." |
References[]
- ↑ "Spike #4 (of 8)." IDW Publishing. Retrieved on September 11, 2019.
- ↑ "Top 300 Comics Actual--January 2011." ICv2, February 7, 2011.