Dynamite Entertainment announces a sun-soaked showcase for the Daughter of Drakulon, as this July brings Vampirella Summer Special 2026 from the perfectly-paired team of Erica Schultz and Adriana Melo!
Even immortal vampires (or is she an alien? both!) need a little bit of time off for rest and relaxation. Diehard fans know too that Drakulonians do not share the weakness to sunlight that traditional undead vampires do, so she’s totally clear to hit the beach. But despite being shore-compatible, other parts of Vampirella’s life inevitably lead to complications in even the best planned vacation getaways!
Suddenly in “Rising from the Ashes” the raven-haired, sharp-toothed antiheroine finds herself a whopping 2,000 years in the past. Immediately up to her eyes in drama – instead of the surf she was relishing – it’ll only get even crazier when the nearby volcano starts rumbling and is certainly not dormant. Vampi was looking for an island getaway, and she’s getting more than she bargained for!
This epic, extra-sized issue is bloodsuckingly brought to fans by writer Erica Schultz. This marks a heralded return to Dynamite for her, following fan-favorite runs on Charmed and Xena. Her star has only soared even higher in the meantime, with prolific contributions to Marvel’s X-Men, Daredevil, and Spider-Man franchises, including steering the first-ever Hallows’ Eve series, as well as long runs with Spawn.
Schultz is joined by a Dynamite family newcomer in comparison, as beloved industry veteran Adriana Melo takes on the task of bringing this idyllic vacation gone wrong to the page, following only one past cover for Red Sonja during the run of her frequent collaborator Gail Simone. Melo is a perfect fit for Vampirella, with extensive and cherished contributions to titles including Birds of Prey, Power Girl, Witchblade, Ms. Marvel, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, and more.
The Vampirella Summer Special 2026 is complemented by a trio of tantalizing covers. Melo herself as well as superstar Shannon Maer capture the seasonal spirit, and are joined by CucumberCosplay.
Collectors can also opt for the chase, with a premium mystery blind bag offering available, featuring three limited-edition variants of the issue.
Final artwork will be in color. Melo’s gorgeous pencil and inking work is being showcased at this stage.
