Spike

Spike TV may not be the default go-to for critical cinematic analysis, but if there is one thing the guy-tailored network knows, it's hicks and hillbillies. And that makes them perfectly qualified to hammer out a list of the Top 10 White Trash Heroes of Cinema, a list that admirably goes looking in the "the trailer parks for succor, refuge, and justice."

It's actually a pretty fun list with some great picks on it. I'm particularly fond of Russel Casse from Independence Day, Valentine and Earl from Tremors, and H.I. McDunnough from Raising Arizona, but it's Luke Skywalker at number one that puts a big 'ole smile on my face. And it's hard to argue with Spike's rationale:

- He lives on a patch of dirt in the middle of nowhere.
- He has lots of beat-up vehicles in his front yard.
- He's a greasemonkey.
- He likes to make out with his sister.
- He lives with his aunt and uncle 'cause his dad killed his mom.

I'm behind on my Buffy comics, so I have no idea why Angel and Spike appear to be preparing for a massive make out session in the panel posted up top. Something tells me a demon from a hell dimension, or some vocal slash fiction fans, are behind this. (Or maybe the writers were inspired by James Marsters visit to Torchwood last year.)

The panel comes from the July edition of Dark Horse Presents. It's part of a three-page short comic called "Always Darkest" that also features the return of Caleb (Nathan Fillion's baddie from Buffy's season seven) and a scene where Buffy marries Skinless Warren. Looks like Joss Whedon and crew aren't done torturing our favorite vampire slayer yet.



[Via: Robot 6]