Vampirella Stars in Dark Christmas Comic Special
By August Tales
Brightening up the typically bleak winter month, Dynamite has launched an eccentric one-off Christmas Day comic, Vampirella Helliday 2024 Special. Scheduled for a December release, this comic is woven together by the masterful Trevor Frank, with spellbinding visuals by Mariano Benitez Chapo. The resulting narrative twists traditional yuletide tales into a chilling saga of vampire adventures in the Arctic.
Blood Thirst at the North Pole
Diving straight into the narrative, writer Frank Tieri quips, “I don’t think they’ll make a Rankin Bass special out of this one!” This tale is not your average Christmas story, as rather than cozying up by the fire, Vampirella must tackle a frenzied vampire terrorizing the North Pole. A daunting task, given that the blood-sucker shuns candy canes and plums in favor of elf-inspired meals. As the situation escalates, Vampirella is left with no choice but to face one of her biggest nightmares – a blood-thirsty Santa Claus!
A Hellish Cover Unveiled
Moving beyond the intriguing narrative, the comic edition is also adorned by striking covers. These captivating illustrations are by renowned graphic designers including Jae Lee, Joseph Michael Linsner, Dan Panosian, alongside cosplayer Dizzy Ms. Lizzy. Their collective talent enhances the uniquely chilling aura of Vampirella’s Christmas adventure.
Dynamite Infuses Christmas with Vampiric Charm
This special holiday edition hails from Mt. Laurel, NJ, where Dynamite introduces a unique spin on festivities with Vampirella’s “Helliday” special. Comic fans are in for an extraordinary treat. Vampirella, renowned for her grisly encounters with myriad creepy creatures, now gears up to face her most unpredictable rival yet – and on Christmas day, no less!
When Vampirella Meets Santa Claus
Vampirella’s trip north this Christmas is far from merry. Her quest to cure the North Pole of its unwelcome vampire intruder presents an unexpected revelation: the identity of the creature is none other than jolly St. Nick himself. However, whether Vampirella ends up saving the holiday or ‘decking the halls’ with ‘Santa’s intestines’ remains to be seen. Readers should brace themselves to embrace the ‘Naughty list’.
Seasonally Seductive and Festively Sinister
This thrilling Christmas tale is majestically encased within 24 pages, embellished with enchanting seasonal images conceptualized by talented graphic artists. This rousing ‘Helliday’ gift is available at a standard Dynamite price. The comic is up for preorders in the Diamond Comic Distributors’ October 2024 Previews catalog, targeting the comic book specialty market for a December 2024 release. Readers can secure their copies via local comic book retailers or access the digital version through platforms like Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, ComicsPlus, and so much more.
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