I only started reading when Spike came in, too! I had started following the plot developments when Twangel hit b/c it was too bizarre to ignore, but I didn't seek out a comic book store until I found out how awesome and in-character Spike was. What I say is, I'll read and buy any issue in which Spike is present, in-character, not a jerk, and interacting with Buffy. I'm so glad you like the meta; I had a lot of fun lambasting the writers. You're the first person to notice I used Lynch as well! :D

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I'm very glad you enjoyed the fic!