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yhlee's in this case) wanted to know whether the "Spike vs. Dracula" comic is worth picking up. My comics dealer had reserved me a copy which is really the only reason I bought this issue. I like Spike, but for me the Buffyverse is pretty much All About Angel. Besides I was less than thrilled with the artwork in "Spike: Old Wounds" (oh, how I *loathe* the photoshopped artwork in that one. Loathe it so much that I couldn't bring myself to read that comic yet.)
Anyway, after seeing that this was drawn old style, I got a copy and I actually like it a lot. It ties into canon without jarring, the dialogs are snarky and in character, the likenesses are pretty good imho - young Spike in particular; Dru and Darla aren't perfect but good enough - and what a relief after the photoshopped thing last month. I even like the colouring.
And we finally find out why Dracula owes Spike 11 pounds.
I thought this was a one-shot, but it looks like this is going to be a series. If they stick with this writer/artist team, I'm looking forward to the next parts.
Also rec-worthy: the Angel "Old Friends" series, written by Jeff Mariotte, drawn by David Messina. They're currently at #4 and I'm looking forward to each new issue. The dialogue is really true to the show, and the plot is intriguing so far.
suki_blue has reviewed</> a couple of the Buffy novels and the Angel comic books.
yhlee's in this case) wanted to know whether the "Spike vs. Dracula" comic is worth picking up. My comics dealer had reserved me a copy which is really the only reason I bought this issue. I like Spike, but for me the Buffyverse is pretty much All About Angel. Besides I was less than thrilled with the artwork in "Spike: Old Wounds" (oh, how I *loathe* the photoshopped artwork in that one. Loathe it so much that I couldn't bring myself to read that comic yet.)Anyway, after seeing that this was drawn old style, I got a copy and I actually like it a lot. It ties into canon without jarring, the dialogs are snarky and in character, the likenesses are pretty good imho - young Spike in particular; Dru and Darla aren't perfect but good enough - and what a relief after the photoshopped thing last month. I even like the colouring.
And we finally find out why Dracula owes Spike 11 pounds.
I thought this was a one-shot, but it looks like this is going to be a series. If they stick with this writer/artist team, I'm looking forward to the next parts.
Also rec-worthy: the Angel "Old Friends" series, written by Jeff Mariotte, drawn by David Messina. They're currently at #4 and I'm looking forward to each new issue. The dialogue is really true to the show, and the plot is intriguing so far.
suki_blue has reviewed</> a couple of the Buffy novels and the Angel comic books.