So, it turns out that I like sub-textual frosting...

[elisi]

Pre-view for #37.

The subject line (for those puzzled by it) is a reference to this post by the inimitable Barb, and basically means that I am a total sucker for Spuffiness.

(Shut up. I have ZERO expectations that it's going anywhere, but... *deep sigh* They're so good together.)

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

They are. Amazing, too how, even when drawn by Georges Jeanty, Spike manages to be sexy.

[infinitewhale.livejournal.com]

I don't get good vibes from that, myself. :(

[revdorothyl.livejournal.com]

I don't have an Easy-Bake oven, but I'm with Barb on the 'if there's going to be cake we'll have to bake it and frost it ourselves' conclusion, I think.

[skipthedemon.livejournal.com]

4th page, bottom panel. *DIEEEEES*

[pamsblau.livejournal.com]

Spuffy ♥ is everywhere! Squee

[2maggie2.livejournal.com]

That bed is unmade. Buffy's coming out of the shower. Just sayin'.... (It'd be weird though if they really went there).

[deborahc.livejournal.com]

I've visited LJ only sporadically over the last few months, and had missed Barb's post. Thanks to you I got to go back and read it and all the wonderful comments that followed.

I've never taken the trouble to look at a comic in RL, let alone buy one. My disinterest in comics generally has stood me in good stead too, going by what I've read about them on LJ. My impression of the comics is that many elements of the story line seem utterly preposterous and completely disconnected from the canon of the show in plot and characterization. I'm not familiar with what Spike's role has been so far, nor have I read what Joss apparently had to say about it. Nevertheless, it feels as if I've gotten the gist of it, which is to say, it's disappointing (big surprise). This only reinforces my skepticism of any crumbs he ever deigns to toss our way.

[avrelia.livejournal.com]

Damn. I don't care about comics and all that. But I *loved* those Buffy & Spike panels.. I know, I know...
::is beyond repair::

in my head they've been together for years, anyway.

Spuffy is pretty dammit!

[fangfaceandrea.livejournal.com]

hmmm I've barely skimmed through the thumbnails BUT I'm glad she at least got a shower... I'm honestly afraid to read cause I'm still a negativista, but hey, at least we have icons material.


:)

[ever-neutral.livejournal.com]

OMG. I love them sfm.

Those panels are just win. The snark, the back-and-forth, and is it completely crazy that I actually SEE the chemistry bouncing off the pages?

And HOW much do I love that in one panel, Buffy's resting her head on the back of the chair and just, *staring* at Spike.

Clearly I am a deluded, over-optimistic shipper. Whatever. Subtext FTW.

[jennylayne.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this post. I have never been interested in the comics at all based on everything I have heard, so this panel from the link you posted is the very first I have ever seen. I have to say, that I feel an unexpected and almost guilty pleasure - just seeing them interact, and just the fact that they are in the same room together give me a (sad? pathetic?) little thrill.
Tho I read tons of fic, somehow this feeds that part of me that would desperately love to "see" them together one more time (but there is no end to that really).
Though in my mind they have been together for years as someone else said (and thanks Barb, and you other talented fanfic writers out there for providing many hours of enjoyment along those lines.) I hadn't seen the cake and broccoli post either and that made me laugh out loud so thanks for that too.

[erykah101.livejournal.com]

"Unless a couple of super-powered morons who never got a higher education decide to shag a universe into existence."

I have this crazy desire now, next time I get to see James Marsters, to bake my virtually carb-free chocolate cupcakes and offer some to him in exchange for him reading out that line as Spike and letting me tape it so I can use it as my ringtone. :D

I'm with you on the not really expecting this to go anywhere at all, but I am just stupidly happy that they seem so comfortable and natural with each other. This is a partnership, not just a relationship.