Author: Scott Snyder
Artist: Rafael Albuquerque, Mateus Santolouco
Colorist: Dave McCaig
Letterer: Steve Wands
Publisher: Vertigo
Released: May 31, 2011
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Summary:
The Great Depression may be at its end, but the danger for Skinner and Pearl is far from over. Enter police officer Chief Cash McCogan; he’s responsible for keeping Las Vegas safe, a task easier said than done, even on a good day.
Bodies have begun appearing all over, devoid of blood. With the help of two FBI agents, Cash officially knows enough to pin a few suspects, but that in itself opens up a whole new can of worms.
Review:
American Vampire Vol. 2 continues to weave a compelling tale of vampires, politics, and corruption. That said, it has not gone the way I expected, and I’m not mad about that. I do love it when a series surprises me.
As with the last volume, American Vampire Vol. 2 is split into a few distinct stories. There’s Cash and the FBI Agents, which eventually begins an entirely new subplot for us to follow.
The story also updates us on what Pearl and Skinner have been up to, while adding new complications and threats into the mix. I’m enjoying the fact that the story has allowed Pearl and Skinner to take their own paths in life (unlife?).
Admittedly, I’m a little conflicted on the art for American Vampire Vol. 2. It’s got this raw and jagged element to it, which both does and doesn’t work. It’s in keeping with the theme, but there is something a little off-putting about it.
Highlights:
- Historical Fiction
- Paranormal Horror
- Vampires
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