Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike and Dru Book

The terrible twosome of Spike and Dru take centre stage in this spin off graphic novel from the hit TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Written by fan favourite Christopher Golden and James Marsters, the actor who plays the handsome and devilish Spike on the show, these four stories follow the vampire lovers on a wild killing spree that takes in the World Fair in 1930s Chicago and China in the 1900s. Although each tale is separate, they are all connected by the acute dissection of the bizarre love/hate relationship the two have. This is a love affair that thrives on sickening acts of violence and terror, inflicted both on hapless innocents and each other, where torture replaces sexual foreplay and the need for survival in a world that despises vampire fuels their codependency. Each tale hits the right note in terms of story and character and Marsters shows a deft hand for scripting comic stories; he also adds a sense of Spike's true character which other writers have bravely attempted but failed. Druisilla is the most powerful character here and her insanity comes to the fore on plenty of occasions as she whispers of her dark visions, allowing the writers to concoct some beautiful lines for her. Christopher Golden however has reached new heights with this book and proves that he is easily producing the best Buffy spin off works, stories that stay true and faithful to the screen while taking readers on wild rides that the show could only ever hope to accomplish. His love for the characters shines through every word and panel and he adds so much depth to what are already well rounded characters. Spike and Dru have already become fan favourites on the screen and this offering is the best Buffy graphic novel yet, mixing sharp and intelligent writing, with dark and brooding artwork that evokes both the sinister and the sexy. --Jonathan WeirRead More