I can't help but like the BTVS Dracula, and I've never been into the character before.

" Most of the reactions I’ve seen to his appearance in the new comics seem to take him as comic relief (and possibly a love interest for Xander). Which makes sense; it’s not like Joss hasn’t already dismissed him as a villain, though I suppose it’s quite possible that he forgot that. ;-) "

Well I don't think he was really comic relief in Spike vs. Dracula except maybe #5. He did some damage there, which is one of the reasons I love that series. As a not-so-living legend he should IMO be more than a joke.

Overall a very interesting meta on the character.