Before his name was synonymous with BatmanOpens in a new tab, writer Scott SnyderOpens in a new tab made a name for himself at DC with his reinvention of undead mythology with his DC/VertigoOpens in a new tab series American VampireOpens in a new tab. The series, which he created along with artist Rafael AlbuquerqueOpens in a new tab, re-imagines vampires as a population made up of many different secret species, and shows the crucial moments of vampire evolution and interspecies conflict throughout history. The original series lasted 34 issues and is currently in the middle of its second cycle.
Now the folks at Vertigo are proud to announce the latest American Vampire anthology, which will feature stories ranging from the American dustbowl and the South, to pre-Revolution Russia, and to the earliest days of American vampirism.Included in this anthology are writers Steve OrlandoOpens in a new tab (MidnighterOpens in a new tab) Marguerite BennettOpens in a new tab (DC BombshellsOpens in a new tab) Joelle JonesOpens in a new tab (Ladykiller) Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show with John StewartOpens in a new tab, Spider-Man and the X-Men) Clay McLeod Chapman (Storage Space, Edge of Spider-verseOpens in a new tab) Kieron GillenOpens in a new tab (Wicked + Divine) and, last but certainly not least, series creators Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque.
Artists on this latest anthology are Artyom Trakhanov (Undertow) Stephanie HansOpens in a new tab (AngelaOpens in a new tab) Andrea MuttiOpens in a new tab (RebelsOpens in a new tab) Rafael Albuquerque, Joelle Jones (Ladykiller). More writers and artists yet to be announced will be joining this anthology as well.
Here’s the official solicitation and cover image from DC/Vertigo:
AMERICAN VAMPIRE ANTHOLOGY #2
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Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
This special features nine amazing stories set in the world of AMERICAN VAMPIRE, with lost tales, new characters and old favorites. Series creators Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque will be joined by other amazing creators such as Kieron Gillen (The Wicked and Divine), Steve Orlando (MIDNIGHTER), Marguerite Bennett (DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS), Elliot Kalan (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), Clay McLeod Chapman (Storage Space), and many more!
On sale JULY 27 • 80 pg, FC, $7.99 US • MATURE READERS
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