The Strain #1

This volume collects the first half of the 2012 comic book adaptation of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan's vampire horror novel series. Written by David Lapham with art by Mike Huddleston, it follows Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his team as they confront a mysterious viral outbreak in New York City that transforms its victims into parasitic, bloodthirsty creatures. The story sets the stage for a battle against an ancient vampire mastermind and his spreading infection.