I think how Willow is portrayed will be the determining factor for me at wear Joss is with the comics. If she turns up as Miss Perfect and cleanses all problems with a wink, it'll be the end of the comics for me, even as a passing interest.

I hadn't thought about Drac, but it fits as he's the only character I can think of that'd say 'my love' in the Buffyverse. Not sure if that means anything, though, 'cause IMO, Buffy'd never say 'Oh, balls' either. Spoilers indicate a different possibility, though.