Now that's a real vampire for you Credit: Image courtesy of Wizard World

Ever since Wizard World announced that it would be bringing its sci-fi and fantasy convention to Austin, speculation has been high about the guest list. The first three confirmed names were fun, but the latest will get some pulses pounding: James Marsters, the one and only Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

While he’s best known as the platinum-blond bloodsucking bad boy, Marster’s resume reads like the index on a genre-fan’s DVR: Buffy spin-off Angel, Smallville, Dr. Who spin-off Torchwood, and he’s now been confirmed as recurring character Barnabus Greeley on Battlestar Galactica prequel series Caprica. Plus, he’s not a bad guitarist.

Wizard World Austin runs Nov. 12-14 at the Austin Convention Center: Three-day passes and one-day tickets available now.

This article appears in February 5 • 2010.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.