Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Lovers Walk

Set in the aftermath of the third season's "Lovers Walk," this 2001 Dark Horse one-shot follows a heartbroken Spike as he stumbles back into Sunnydale. Written by Jim Pascoe and Tom Fassbender with art by Cliff Richards, the issue deepens the vampire's emotional turmoil while offering a character-focused interlude in the Buffy saga. A concise, standalone story that captures the series' blend of supernatural menace and personal angst.