It was clear marsters had done this type of panel many times. James wesley marsters is an american actor and musician. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Spike and drusilla, the fanfavorite bloodsuckers from the hit show buffy the vampire slayer, hit the road in their very own. James marsters did a fantastic job capturing the voice of spike unsurprisingly, and spike was, as usual, conflicted about being bad and doing good. But when both series were still on the air, dark horse controlled the complete buffyverse and actually hired marsters to cowrite a oneshot comic book, spike and dru, an experience that the. Marsters first came to the attention of the general public playing the popular character spike, a platinumblond yobbish english vampire in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and its spinoff series, angel, from 1997 to 2004. Thats quite a contradiction, given his popularity on buffy the vampire slayer and its spinoff angel, which not only allowed his star to rise but even cemented his status as a sex symbol something he laughed at when mentioned. Later, he fought to get his soul back so that buffy could love him, and sacrificed himself for her. Share james marsters quotations about fun, hurt and writing. Legendary comic book writer, editor, actor, producer and publisher stan lee will be making a special appearance at wizard world comic con des moines tonight and saturday, may 20 the most iconic and wellknown of all comic book legends and the spark that lit up the current heyday of comic books and comic book movies, mr. James marsters says spike went the distance on buffy because. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. He and comic book writernovelist christopher golden teamed up in 1999 for dark horse comics buffy the.
This is the debut for artist derlis santacruz on buffyverse comics, who would also write. According to the books publisher, the choice of artist came directly from the buffy creator himself, joss whedon. James marsters will be team spike for all of eternity. A fan of science, hes comfortable chatting about physics theories and mathematical philosophies, so when he got the audition for the character, he tried out a little improvisation as victor addressing the employees at his company, nemo industrial. Ok, we have to talk about that song james marsters wrote for michelle trachtenberg the 25 best fantasy series of the past 25 years i know that the original plan was to break buffys heart, which is always the plan, marsters tells the site. American actor, singer and songwriter james marsters first found international fame playing punkgoth brit vampire spike in the critically acclaimed american tv series buffy the vampire slayer and the equally popular spinoff angel. After just over two years together, he dissolved the group to pursue a solo performing and recording career. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams, wrightson, miller 1987 chad k. James marsters, tv guide interview, march 3, 2005 aside from playing the character, marsters cowrote a comic book oneshot for dark horse comics, buffy the vampire slayer. After both buffy the vampire slayer and angel ended, marsters became active with the canonical comic book series of both shows on stories centering around his character. James wesley marsters born august 20, 1962 is an american actor, musician and voice actor. Writing buffy comics was a rude awakening, says james marsters updated. Hertzberg said he just likes good writing regardless of genre.
May 08, 2016 james marsters, who played spike on buffy the vampire slayer, is one of the media guests at this weekends motor city comic con in novi. Dark horse responds to buffy actor james marsters comics comments. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. I grew up as a subversive artist, and you have to be so polite to the lead on a film all the time whether theyre nice or not. James marsters wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Jan 10, 2018 james marsters might have landed the role of victor stein on marvels runaways because he understands the troubled genius inventor all too well. The book contains four stories, all starring the characters spike and drusilla.
James marsters will be team spike for all of eternity buffy the vampire slayer s ultimate bad boy reflects on his seven years working in joss whedons world, his desire for artistic freedom. A canonical graphic novel set during the seventh season of. According to the books publisher, the choice of artist came directly. I am at heart a subversive artist, so i am always trying to come up with. In a fiftyminute session, marsters talked his role as spike, working on torchwood, his love for the dresden files series, and how he was a geek growing up. James graduated from davis high school and attended juilliard, the pacific conservatory of the performing. James graduated from davis high school and attended juilliard, the pacific conservatory of the performing arts, and the american conservatory theatre. James leary began his acting career after the show had been on the air. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. James marsters reflects on runaways and his relationships. It was beautifully written, beautifully drawn, and my only complaint is that. In 200304, marsters was the lead singer for the rock band ghost of the. After spending ten years doing stage work he finally moved to l.
After appearing in several guest roles he finally got his big. In general, my theory is fame is toxic to the human soul. Masters of comic book art eisner, kirby, ditko, adams. Dark secrets buffy fans never knew about spike cbr. At, he even went dressed as a vulcan, gutting it out, he jokes, when such a thing wasnt even close to cool. Its been a little while since james marsters threw on the long black trench and. He played spike on the show, and now james marsters writes a poignant but. Written by james marsters and christopher golden, and illustrated by ryan sook. Paint the town red is a oneshot from buffy the vampire slayer classic comic book series. James bond, will be returning in a monthly comic book series in. Ever carradine and james marsters on the childparent dynamic. He played the role of spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer. James marsters first found international fame playing punkgo.
David krumholtz firefly, serenity, james marsters and charisma carpenter buffy. Buffy star james marsters proud to be spike at motor city comic con. This first volume of the dresden files omnibus collects three complete comic book story arcs, including the exclusiveforcomics tale, welcome to the jungle, the adaptations of the universedefining storm front and fool moon novels, plus additional content set within official continuity of jim butchers beloved magic noir universe. May 16, 2014 james marsters will be team spike for all of eternity. Buffy star james marsters proud to be spike at motor city. Marsters reads the audio books of jim butchers popular urban fantasy series. Aside from playing the character, marsters cowrote a comic book oneshot for dark horse comics, buffy the vampire slayer.
Jun 14, 2016 james marsters doesnt try to embrace fame. Sep 01, 2016 james marsters talks about the buffy comics and especially about spike. It never happened, but now the movie is taking new life as a comic book called into the light, written by marsters himself and coming out from dark horse next year. Into the light buffy the vampire slayer marsters, james, santacruz, derlis, jackson. Apr 24, 2019 apart from his oncamera career, james marsters is still active in the theatre, having also produced over 70 stageplays. James marsters says spike lasted the distance on buffy. Into the light is written by james marsters, the actor who played spike on the buffy the vampoire slayer televison show. American actor, singer and songwriter james marsters first found international fame playing punkgoth brit vampire spike in the critically acclaimed american tv show buffy the vampire slayer and the equally popular spinoff angel. It would have to be connected with performance art somehow, either in the front of the house or the back.
The bands first album, mad brilliant, was released in february 2003. James marsters biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. And he was grateful for the circumstances that led him to be wellknown enough to have panels at a comic con. James marsters reveals the secrets of his dark new spike comic. James marsters biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height who is james marsters.
He said that in 1973 there was a star trek convention in oakland. Buffy star james marsters proud to be spike at motor. Written by james marsters and illustrated by derlis santacruz, it was originally published on july 16, 2014 by dark horse comics. We had a chance to have a length, wonderful talk with marsters about what to expect in the comic, why spike is better than hamlet, his new tv show, and the biggest regret of his career. James marsters was the champ of the best television onscreen character by sfx honors, the uk in 2002. Courtesy motor city comic con actor james marsters as. James bonds new foe looks familiar, and his hat looks.
Jeanty thought it was a great series of ideas and suggested that he get in touch with scott allie, editor at dark horse. However, dark horse has provided mtv news with an official response to marsters comments regarding the 1999 spike and dru story he coauthored, as well as the choice of sook as the books artist. Tom cook is an artist for the smurfs and masters of the universe, including skeletor. Oct 15, 2014 the actor famous for playing spike in buffy the vampire slayer and angel appears at fan expo canada.
The actor famous for playing spike in buffy the vampire slayer and angel appears at fan expo canada. After buffy the vampire slayer and angel ended, there were persistent rumors that director joss whedon was going to make a spike movie with actor james marsters reprising his role as the fanfavorite vampire. James bonds new foe looks familiar, and his hat looks sharp issue no. James bonds new foe looks familiar, and his hat looks sharp. About the book,the art is great is the possitive thing about the comics. Getting famous as an artist is like going to vegas. So, ive heard you pitched the spike comic over the phone to scott allie. Buffys james marsters on his new spike graphic novel. Actor james marsters has always liked going to comic conventions. Besides acting, james marsters is also an accomplished musician he was the frontman and lead singer of ghost of the robot band, and has also performed as a solo artist in las club scene for years. We loved this new green arrow print from guest comic book creators phil hester and ande parks with color by mouse baumann. Occupation, actor, musician, comic book writer, voice actor. James marsters talks about the buffy comics and especially about spike. Apart from his oncamera career, james marsters is still active in the theatre, having also produced over 70 stageplays.
For press inquiries please email jenni weinman at the. Actor james marsters at phoenix comic con, 28 may 2010 crop. I loved reading a comic with spikes voice from the tv show. James marsters, who played spike on buffy the vampire slayer, is one of the media guests at this weekends motor city comic con in novi. A regular at san diego comic con, james marsters was describing a plot hed been brainstorming for some time to comic book artist george jeanty, who was already known for drawing many of the buffy comics. That is, he was until we all realized how awesome james marsters could be. The artistic elements of the book are beautiful and detailed. He will be at the 2018 wizard world comic con july 15 at boise centre west. He is portrayed in all appearances by james marsters. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Even more than 20 years after the last episode of buffy the vampire slayer, james marsters spike maintained a steady stream of fans waiting in line to meet him all day saturday. He has won the best scifi or dream performing artist in 2003.
This page was last edited on 15 november 2018, at 12. James marsters might have landed the role of victor stein on marvels runaways because he understands the troubled genius inventor all too. This story is coauthored by james marsters, who played spike on the buffy. Dark horse responds to buffy actor james marsters comics. Download audiobooks narrated by james marsters to your device. An infamous vampire, spike began to help buffy in her fight once he could no longer bite humans. Angel spike appears in one episode in the first season, and as a recurring character in the fifth and final season of this buffy spinoff. Im really interested with the way light plays on images and one of the artists that really reawakened my interest in comic. He played spike on the show, and now james marsters writes a poignant but actionpacked story. He played spike on the show, and now james marsters writes a poignant but actionpacked story of the vampire who chose to have a soul, and now has to deal with his past while.
Film roles include live action film dragon ball, romantic love story p. Into the light is a graphic novel of spike comic metaseries. A comic con q and a with idaho comic book artist tom cook. Just as his characters human counterpart from buffy the vampire slayer 1997, he is also a writer in reallife. Since then, he has gone on to play other science fiction roles, such as the alien. James marsters is an american actor and a musician.
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