Author: Scott Snyder
Artist: Rafael Albuquerque, Sean Gordon Murphy
Publisher: Vertigo
Released: February 7, 2012
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Summary:
The American Vampire known as Pearl is happily married, but her husband, Henry, feels compelled to make a difference in this world. Thus, he’s on a secret mission to Japan, where he will help hunt a new breed of vampire. Naturally, things are not going to go according to plan.
Meanwhile, Felicia Book and Cash McCogan are desperately tracking down a cure to vampirism, and that has taken them to arguably one of the most dangerous places in the world. Will they retrieve what they need?
Review:
This series continues to surprise me with the twists and turns it takes. Every time I think we’ve seen every character in the series, new ones come flying out of nowhere. Well, not nowhere, but you get what I mean.
American Vampire Vol. 3, like the previous volumes, can be split into two distinct stories. The first revolves around Pearl, Henry, and Skinner. It’s a bit complicated, as Henry (Pearl’s husband) has gone off on a dangerous mission. It’s made more dangerous by Skinner, but Pearl followed along as well…like I said, it’s complicated.
On the flipside, there’s also a story following Felicia and Cash (introduced in the last volume), as they try to find a vampire cure. There’s a very personal reason for their quest, but it doesn’t negate the danger.
The two tales couldn’t be more different, except for how they revolve around vampires. That said, you can tell that they’re both building toward something more, and that adds to the mystery and the tension.
Highlights:
- Historical Fiction
- Paranormal Horror
- Vampires
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