William "Spike" Pratt, played by James Marsters, is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt for the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Spike is a vampire an
Spike's first appearance in the episode "School Hard" (1997).
This promotional poster for Brian Lynch's IDW Spike series was drawn by artist Franco Urru in response to the spoiler leak controversy for the Dark Horse Comics series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight. The image is reflective of Spike's role in both franchises. Note that as the series' central character, Spike receives his own stylised logo.
The character's look has been compared with rock musician Billy Idol (pictured)
The fifth season of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered on September 26, 2000, on The WB and concluded its 22-episode season on May 22, 2001. It maintained its previous timeslot,
Region 1 Season 5 DVD cover
