Synopsis: Vampirella and her team continue to chase their lead as they try to prevent weapons from hell from spreading across the city of Sepulchr. As the body count continues to rise, can Vampirella and her agents catch the culprits before it’s too late?
Writing: Of the many iterations of Vampirella, it’s refreshing to see a different take on the character that frames her in a different light. Sniegoski does a good job at continuing the procedural detective approach of this series, which exudes mystery and excitement as Vampirella and her team try to crack down on the hellish crimes that plague the city that she and her agents reside in. Readers get to see a bit more insight on what the demonic Drujh weapons do when affecting those that it inhabits and how it thrives off its hosts when possessed by it. Things get tastefully grotesque and mysterious as the story goes on, generating excitement for where this story is headed.
Jonathan Lau continues to deliver stylistic layouts. Although his line work can be scratchy, it has a charm that is perfectly suited for this book, giving it the kind of edge that matches the cyberpunk tone of the series. What really makes Lau’s line work sing is the beautiful pairing of colors done by Omi Remalante Jr, who embellishes Lau’s lines with cinematic energy. Jeff Eckleberry does a fantastic job with the lettering, pairing it with the rest of the art team’s work, smoothing the book out for readers to enjoy seamlessly without the narrations and art overshadowing one another. If you’re looking for something in the style of BPRD/Hellboy, then this Vampirella series is worthwhile and offers something different. Add this to your pull list for new comic book day.
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