Being the effectively rounded sort of comedian ebook fan that I’m, I’ve quietly been catching up on this little run. When it involves Vampi, Dynamite are very happy to mine her in numerous varieties. Have I discussed that she has extra books out monthly than Batman? Still, if you’re on a funds and solely have room for one Vampi ebook, then you definitely could be arduous pressed to beat the continuing adventures of Vampi within the Sniegoski-verse!
Vampirella has been captured and chained by the worshippers of Nyx. You see Vampi thought that the seven had plans to resurrect Nyx, however they plan is way better and much deadlier; reviving the Blood Red Queen of Hearts. But with all nice plan of mice, males and satan worshipers, the satan is within the particulars because the Blood Red Queen seems to sacrifice sufficient folks to deliver her misplaced love, the Mad God of Chaos again to rule Earth!
The hook for this collection is that legendary Vampi author, Thomas Sniegoski, is again on board and persevering with from as soon as he left off. This does imply that at instances there’s a want for a few “previously on….” pages. Once these are handled we get again to the primary occasion. After a problem of setup, this challenge seems to maneuver issues lengthy. There is a way of drama to Vampi predicament and subsequent forays. The dialogue works effectively, with a monologue that units the tone effectively. There is a contact of exposition in the direction of the ultimate third of the ebook, however with a lot happening, I don’t thoughts, particularly because it serves to introduce Blood Red Queen to presumably new readers.
The artwork is offered by Jonathan Lau who get to have enjoyable with “Vampi in distress”. Whilst that is however a small a part of the story, Lau works his magic from the get go, masking the origin of Blood Red Queen, the combat scene and a climax which can lead into the following challenge. Lau’s pencils strains is sort of heavy in locations which works for essentially the most half, although could also be not as effectively when mixed with the darkish backgrounds. Lau’s model of Blood Red Queen is a type of mash up of the Alien skull on a Borg Queen physique. Its not a foul look, simply completely different. Action sensible, issues get slightly chaotic at instances, with the transitions between a few panels complicated, requiring a re-assessment. Amid the chaos are the colours from Omi Remalante Jr, who does effectively within the numerous environs, be it previous or current, darkish demons or everlasting damnation results. Jeff Eckleberry does a implausible job with the sheer quantity of phrases that seem per panel /web page. Eckleberry’s font is a pleasing to learn, which contracts effectively with the aforementioned chaos.
Vampirella Strikes is a type of old fashioned ebook, with a powerful feminine lead in her basic costume, written by a author who clearly loves the character.
Writing – 5 Stars
Art – 4 Stars
Colors – 5 Stars
Overall – 4.5 Stars
Written by; Thomas Sniegoski
Art by; Jonathan Lau
Colors by; Omi Remalante Jr.
Letters by; Jeff Eckleberry
Published by; Dynamite Entertainment
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