American Vampire #1
This first volume of the acclaimed horror series collects the initial story arc, introducing readers to a new breed of vampire in the American West and the dark, evolving mythology that spans decades. Written by Scott Snyder with a backup feature by Stephen King, the book follows outlaw Skinner Sweet and aspiring actress Pearl Jones as their fates become intertwined with a bloodthirsty legacy.
In "Big Break," Stephen King and Rafael Albuquerque deliver a haunting chapter in the American Vampire saga, where James Book grapples with the lingering curse of vampirism three years after his clash with Skinner Sweet. As Abilena faces a painful decision for the man she loves, a far more dangerous threat stirs—Skinner Sweet, freed from his earthly prison, now sets his sights on the true architect of the chaos. Rafael Albuquerque’s striking art, with Dave McCaig’s evocative colors and Steve Wands’ precise lettering, brings this dark, emotionally charged story to life, all under Albuquerque’s powerful cover art.
In "Morning Star," Pearl Jones awakens in the desert, barely alive after a brutal attack, only to be rescued by a mysterious figure who tells her she’s been reborn—changed into something new. As she struggles to understand her thirst and her shifting world, she begins to learn the secrets of a bloodline that predates humanity.
In "Blood Vengeance," Skinner Sweet—once a feared outlaw, now a vampire—unleashes a brutal reckoning in Lakeview, Colorado, as he closes in on his old enemy, James Book, at the Bakersfield Mines. As the past collides with the present, Bram Percy finds himself caught between the rising threat of a new vampire generation and the dangerous legacy of the very gang he once led.
In "One Drop of Blood," Will Bunting delivers a chilling chapter in the saga of Skinner Sweet, as James Book and his posse close in on the undead outlaw at the Bakersfield Mines. What begins as a showdown between man and monster quickly spirals into something far darker, as Sweet’s old gang lies in wait—and unseen eyes, both ancient and predatory, watch from the shadows.
In "If Thy Right Hand Offend Thee, Cut It Off," James Book wrestles with the lingering curse of vampirism three years after his clash with Skinner Sweet, while Abilena faces a heart-wrenching choice. As Will Bunting concludes his tale, Skinner Sweet breaks free from his prison, turning his gaze toward the vampire who orchestrated the chaos.
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↩ Reprints American Vampire #1 (2010), American Vampire #1 (2010), American Vampire #2 (2010), American Vampire #2 (2010), American Vampire #3 (2010), American Vampire #3 (2010), American Vampire #4 (2010), American Vampire #4 (2010), American Vampire #5 (2010), American Vampire #5 (2010)
Reprinted in Vertigo Magazine #1 (2010), American Vampire #[1] (2010), American Vampire #1 (2011), American Vampire Omnibus #1 (2018)
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