Now at the news site Comics for Sinners, you can read my review of Dynamite Entertainment’s Vampirella, Vol. 2 #3, which is on sale today. It’s written by Bram Stoker Award–winning author Nancy A. Collins (Sunglasses After Dark, Swamp Thing, Red Sonja) and illustrated by Patrick Berkenkotter (Dynamite’s Project: Superpowers, Marvel’s The Torch) and Dennis Crisostomo (Marvel’s Emma Frost and Superior Carnage). Marked as the intended host body for a mad goddess, in this issue Vampirella begins the first leg of a journey around the world to save herself from possession by feasting on the blood of legendary vampires. First stop on her monster-killing tour: Thailand and its deadly Krasue—a bodiless creature that consists of a floating head attached to organs. Bet that’ll put you off your takeout order of pad thai, for sure!
And if you’re an old-school Vampirella fan like me, perhaps you might like to read Lorelei: Sects and the City, the StarWarp Concepts graphic novel that stars a soul-stealing succubus in battle with a cult of Elder God worshipers attempting to unleash hell on Earth. This critically acclaimed adventure is, at its core, a love letter to 1970s horror comics, written by Steven A. Roman (that’s me), and illustrated by Eliseu Gouveia (Vengeance of the Mummy), Steve Geiger (Web of Spider-Man), and Neil Vokes (Johnny Demon), with a cover by legendary artist Esteban Maroto (Lady Rawhide). Visit the Lorelei: Sects and the City product page for all the ordering information, as well as sample pages.
“Lorelei, you’ve cast your spell o’er this guy!”—Forrest J Ackerman, creator of Vampirella and Famous Monsters of Filmland
“From the beginning I was stunned and impressed. The writing and art stand side by side with the best I’ve seen from the Warren magazines. Phenomenal work!”
—Louis Small Jr., artist of Vampirella, Vampirella Strikes, and Vampirella/Shi
“Kudos to Roman for capturing the essence of 1970s fare like Vampirella. Filled with ghouls, chicks, and some strong artwork, this is a title that might’ve piqued Hammer Studios’ interest back in the day.”—Dread Central
“A great homage to Warren’s Vampirella magazine. Steve Roman has captured the spirit of the black and white Warrens, especially his female star.”—Vampirella Revealed
