The countdown to destruction begins this July, as fan-favorite writer Tom Sniegoski and the Daughter of Drakulon reunite for their next epic together in Vampirella: Armageddon!
In a post-apocalyptic world stands Sepulcher City, a haven for humanity’s survivors, as well as for beings of the supernatural. As in any great metropolis the threat of evil looms, but in Sepulcher there is a difference. Vampirella calls this city her home and will do whatever it takes to protect its residents from the encroaching darkness. As a new age private investigator set up in the Menagerie, an area of the city designated for the more monstrous inhabitants, Vampirella and her newfound werewolf partner Dagwood think they are prepared for anything that might come their way. They're wrong!
When busloads of immigrants coming to walled city to make Sepulcher their home go missing, the raven-haired anti-heroine will have to find out how it connects to a decision from her past, and how it's all linked to a turbulent war being waged in the depths of Hell.
Tom Sniegoski, the most prolific creator in Vampirella's half-century and running history, is back to add to his well over 100 credits with the character. He's joined by artist Kewber Baal (Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft, Vengeance of Vampirella) for the hotly anticipated follow up to 2022's Vampirella Strikes.
On his continuing tales of the character, Sniegoski shared, "It’s like slipping into a nice warm sweater. Out of all the characters I’ve written, I seem to find her the most comfortable to write. I just get her — her, and the world in which she lives. It’s always a blast sitting down to come up with her next adventures."
Sniegoski is set to fire on all cylinders, both for fans who have been following his Vampi mythos for over 30 years and total newcomers ready to experience the longest running vampire characters in comic books. Longtime fans will be excited to see the re-introduction of some characters from the 1990s era of the character, while newer fans can jump right into this exciting series full of action, intrigue, and horror in July!
The first issue of Vampirella: Armageddon features variant covers by Francesco Mattina, Lesley "Leirix" Li, and Joseph Michael Linsner. The modern era's most prolific Vampirella cosplay cover model, Rachel Hollon returns as well. Last but certainly not least, one of the industry's scorching superstars in Mark Spears adds a cover — actually two covers, in the form of a fun connecting cover swap with his own smash hit Mark Spears' Monsters series. More information about this thrilling crossover is announced separately!
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Over half a decade after her big 50th anniversary celebration that kicked off the latest major era of Vampirella comics, Vampirella continues to soar with a highly successful new series launch and jumping-on point for fans. Vampirella #1, releasing next week on March 26, finalized with an initial print run of over 84,000 copies!
This impressive number includes all orders from fans and retailers through Diamond Comics Distributor, specialty retailers, and creator exclusive variant covers. Achieving this number would not have been possible without the interest and support from all of Dynamite's incredible fans and partners, as well as of course the all-star creative team. Fans who have never once tried out the daring tales of the Daughter of Drakulon, or those looking to jump back in, can pick up this first issue to dive into her latest epic.
Writer Christopher Priest has been chronicling the flagship tales of comicdom's longest running vampire heroine now since Free Comic Book Day in 2019. The legendary creator is known for his work on series like Black Panther, Spider-Man, Justice League, Superman, Captain America, Deadpool, and countless others, as well as tenures editing top titles. For this latest series and story arc "The Long Night," he's once again reunited with the stylistically unique Turkish master Ergün Gündüz. Alongside Priest's longtime lettering collaborator Willie Schubert and editor Matt Idelson, the creative team has crafted an intricate tale of motherhood, cyberpunk futures, and more.
This new issue also features dual numbering, representing both issue #1 in the new series and issue #676 of Dynamite's collective Vampirella legacy count as the character and publisher continues to march toward the milestone 700th issue for the icon.
Vampirella #1 is in stores starting Wednesday, March 26. Fans should make sure to pick up a copy, as well as get in their preorders or subscriptions for the second issue and beyond.
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This June, Dynamite Entertainment is excited to bring the hotly anticipated second volume in its new line of paperback editions of the comprehensive Vampirella Archives. With volumes planned to release every two months, this second installment marks a critical point for the series and is an essential addition to every fan's shelf!
Vampirella Archives Volume Two collects issues #8-14 of the original Vampirella magazine released at the time by Warren Publishing. This stretch covers the years 1970 and 1971.
The previous, initial volume capped off with #7 as the first issue credited to new editor Archie Goodwin, primarily featuring the "Three Witches" epic by Nicola Cuti, Tom Sutton, Ernie Colon, and Billy Graham. Goodwin is one of the most celebrated figures in American comics, as writer and editor, for his works on titles like Epic Illustrated, Star Wars, Batman, Iron Man, Starman, and more.
With the first issue in this second book, Goodwin immediately hits the ground running with a rapid expansion of Vampirella's cast and lore, writing the ongoing lead feature himself, initially still with Vampi's original artist Tom Sutton. The duo introduce key supporting characters Conrad and Adam Van Helsing, the mysterious foes of the Cult of Chaos, and the Crimson Chronicles. Mordecai Pendragon follows a few issues later.
Following Sutton's Vampirella run across issues #1-11, the final three issues of this volume showcase the debut of legendary artist Jose Gonzalez. The master Spanish artist would quickly become the character's most celebrated and definitive creator of the Warren era, and remains on the "Mount Rushmore" for nearly all fans to this day over 55 years into the character's history. His contributions to the series and character continue through the very end of the series in 1983. His diverse mixed media approach employing ink washes among other techniques, and his evolving use of photorealism inspirations make every page of his a wonder.
Other creators featured in this volume include Wally Wood, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Dave Cockrum, Dennis O'Neil, Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, Doug Moench, Jack Katz, Sam Glanzman, Mike Ploog, Frank Brunner, Jeffrey Catherine Jones, Gardner Fox, and others. These brilliant stories are complemented by painted covers by Frank Frazetta, Boris Vallejo, Sanjulian, Ken Kelly, and Bill Hughes.
This will be the second of a projected 15 total volumes in paperback for the first time, set to reprint the entire 112 issue run of Vampirella from 1969 through 1983. The Archives are printed in dimensions matching the original magazine format. Stories are primarily in black and white. This approach allowed the series in its heyday to sidestep the Comics Code Authority and push boundaries of mature content.
The following third volume will feature more Goodwin and Gonzalez, the entry of writer T. Casey Brennan, Esteban Maroto's "Tomb of the Gods" feature, and more.
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