BUFFY: Season 8 Issue #36 (comic) Previews feat. James Marsters' Spike

Things have been heating up lately in the Buffy-verse thanks to recent events in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight," but it's good to know the creative team responsible for the hit series is still having fun with Buffy, Angel, Spike and the rest of the gang.

Take, for example, the upcoming cover by "Buffy" artist Georges Jeanty for issue #36 of the series, revealed exclusively to Spash Page by Dark Horse Comics:

Look familiar?

Just in case it's not ringing any bells, here's one of the first posters for "Twilight: New Moon," featuring an entirely different breed of vampire than Angel or Spike.

Brilliant, eh?

Here's all the official info for the issue, which hits shelves September 1:

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight #36
Season Finale part 1 of 5
Writer: Joss Whedon
Penciller: Georges Jeanty
Inker: Andy Owens
Colorist: Michelle Madsen
The Big Bad finally stands revealed—Angel is Twilight, and it's tearing the Scoobies apart, testing the limits of their friendship.
Seems like a perfect time for Spike to come back.
Joss Whedon writes the final five issues of Buffy Season 8, taking his greatest characters to places only he can take them! Teamed with series artist Georges Jeanty, Joss counts down to the biggest Buffy final ever—and it starts right here!
On sale: September 1, 2010
Price: $2.99

FIRST LOOK: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" #36

Courtesy of Dark Horse, CBR presents Jo Chen's cover for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight" #36 featuring the return of both creator Joss Whedon and Spike.
 

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight" #36
Season Finale part 1 of 5
Writer: Joss Whedon
Penciller: Georges Jeanty
Inker: Andy Owens
Colorist: Michelle Madsen
Cover: Jo Chen
On sale: September 1, 2010
Price: $2.99

The Big Bad finally stands revealed—Angel is Twilight, and it's tearing the Scoobies apart, testing the limits of their friendship.

Seems like a perfect time for Spike to come back.

Joss Whedon writes the final five issues of Buffy Season 8, taking his greatest characters to places only he can take them! Teamed with series artist Georges Jeanty, Joss counts down to the biggest Buffy final ever—and it starts right here!