Spike

Victor Gischler and Paul Lee teamed up for this five-issue Dark Horse miniseries, which launched in 2012 and centers on the wisecracking vampire with a soul as he carves his own path in the Buffyverse. With Lee’s dynamic art and Gischler’s sharp dialogue, the series explores Spike’s supernatural exploits and his struggle to define himself beyond his past. A key entry for fans of the character, it captures the blend of action and dark humor that made him a fan favorite.