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Vampirella's Infamous Sister Draculina Stars in New Series from Christopher Priest and Michael Sta. Maria

Draculina is coming, the next can't-miss chapter in Christopher Priest's acclaimed expansion of the Vampirella mythos, starring the icon's sister. With her appearance following right after her sister Vampirella with the second issue of the original magazine, Draculina has appeared in sporadic, yet memorable roles through the years. That all changes this February, as critically acclaimed and history-making writer Christopher Priest ( Black Panther, Deathstroke ) and franchise favorite Michael Sta. Maria ( Vengeance of Vampirella ) spins her off into her own series that fans of the franchise and newcomers alike will not want to pass up. "The book is about one child and two destinies," said writer Christopher Priest. "It is a metaphor for life: the road not traveled. Every day each of us make choices that lead to varying consequences which affect our reality. That is what we are seeing here: Lilith’s choices splitting reality and the consequences that brings....

REVIEW: 'Clear' #2 by Scott Snyder and Francis Manapul

  CLEAR #2 Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Francis Manapul Letters: Andworld Design Publisher: ComiXology Originals Release Date: November 17, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Dunes reflects on times of love and war as he investigates the death of his ex-wife, with old friends and new foes emerging as he learns about the extent of her work. Writer SCOTT SNYDER and artist FRANCIS MANAPUL step out from the world of caped heroes to present a sci-fi noir tale for the ages! In this wild and twisting mystery where nothing is as it seems, discover a future where no one sees life the same way. Score: ★★★1/2 (3.5/5) QUICK REVIEW : As part of the new Snyderverse at Comixology, 'Clear' was the second offering from superstar writer Scott Snyder this time with the exceptional artist Francis Manapul. Issue one offered a fresh take on a  Blade Runner -type future where through groundbreaking biotechnology you can choose to see the dystopian world in a new light with virtual reality "veils." ...

PREVIEW: 'Vampirella 2021 Holiday Special' by Will Robson, Vincenzo Federici, and Vincenzo Carratu

  Vampirella 2021 Holiday Special writer: Will Robson, Vincenzo Federici, Vincenzo Carratu artist: Will Robson, Vincenzo Federici, Vincenzo Carratu covers: Joseph Michael Linsner (A), Will Robson (B), Cosplay (C), Cosplay Variant (D-RI/Virgin), Joseph Michael Linsner (E-RI/Virgin) FC | 40 pages | Horror, Action/Adventure | $4.99 | Teen+  In Stores 11/17/2021 WRECK THE HALLS! Vampirella is hunted (haunted?) by THE SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS, hunters whose holiday tradition is to hunt a mythical creature every Christmas Eve! Is Vampirella prepared for an evening against the battle-ready manifestations of The Past, The Present, and The Future!? By writer/artist WILL ROBSON ( Fantastic Four )!    Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment

PREVIEW: 'X-O Manowar' #8 by Dennis Hopeless, Emilio Laiso, Jim Towe, and Ruth Redmond

Can X-O MANOWAR escape the singularity and save the world? Billionaire tech genius Troy Whitaker's scheme to infiltrate the X-O MANOWAR armor and lock away Aric of Dacia while overthrowing Shanhara has come to fruition. Now, with entire countries being overrun by a swarm of nanotechnology called the singularity, it's up to X-O MANOWAR to break free and stop Troy from engulfing the world with nanites. But first, Shanhara will need to come face to face with her own sacrifice in order to free Aric!  X-O MANOWAR #8 , the penultimate chapter of the critically-acclaimed series, is written by Dennis Hopeless with art by Emilio Laiso and Jim Towe, inks by Raffaele Forte and Jim Towe, colors by Ruth Redmond, and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This issue features covers by Rahzzah, Christian Duce, and Dave Johnson. X-O MANOWAR #8 Written by DENNIS HOPELESS Art by EMILIO LAISO AND JIM TOWE Colors by RUTH REDMOND Letters by HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU Cover A by RAHZZAH Cover B by CHRISTIA...

PREVIEW: 'GODKILLER: SPIDERLAND' #1 by Anna Muckcracker Wieszczyk and Matteo Pizzolo

GODKILLER: SPIDERLAND #1 with covers by MARIA LLOVET, NEN CHANG, ANNA MUCKCRACKER! In Shops Nov 17! It's back! GODKILLER: SPIDERLAND #1 is the newest volume in the wildest comic book series on shelves... it's like if AKIRA and SUNSTONE went on a date to see FURY ROAD. This series launches with a stunning cover hand-painted by NEN CHANG, whose cover for the previous series GODKILLER: TOMORROW'S ASHES #1 made that issue the bestselling comic in Black Mask history! Nen Chang's breathtakingly gorgeous SPIDERLAND cover comes in three versions: (A) a censored wraparound cover, (B) a censored standard cover, and (C) an uncensored wraparound cover in a partially black polybag. Visionary series artist ANNA MUCKCRACKER created the deviously witchy B-cover. And the incredible MARIA LLOVET illustrated the scorching C-cover, NSFW and shipped in a partially black polybag. With the launch of this fourth volume, GODKILLER becomes Black Mask's longest-running series, and there...

THIS WEEK IN KICKSTARTER COMICS (11/15/21)

  There's no shortage of great Kickstarter campaigns to choose from every week. These are just some interesting comics looking for funding that deserve a closer look. These are established talents with some noteworthy offerings. Again, crowdfunding allows for more control and creative freedom for creators to cater directly to readers. Take a look at these and more at Kickstarter to find a comic that appeals to you.  Foulbrood 1&2 by Christopher Sebela & Claire Roe Twitter: @xtop ; @claireroe ; @HankJonesColors; @HassanOE A rural crime odyssey of four worlds drawn together by bees, crime, and bee crimes. Beekeeping is a cutthroat industry. When low-rent thief DC Cole makes off with Jolene Witherspoon's entire supply of beehives, she'll have to scour the farms, apiaries, and secret networks of rural California to track him and her bees down. With nothing to go on and a mean temper mixed with desperation, Jolene's crusade will push a rural crime family and its ...

PREVIEW: 'Snelson' #4 by Paul Constant and Fred Harper

The latest installment of the hilarious and topical satire from writer Paul Constant and artist Fred Harper about the "canceled" 90s-has been comedian Melville Snelson. SNELSON #4 (W) Paul Constant (A) Fred Harper (C) Fred Harper  Cue up the laugh track! Comedian Melville Snelson doesn’t know how many oxycontins he took. ( Laughter ) His shows are bombing. ( Laughter ) His website is attracting trolls who threaten violence. ( Laughter ) A comic he identifies with just committed suicide. ( Laughter, applause ) Time for a near-death experience with the possibility of a fatal encore. ( Crickets ) Plus: prose & pix, AHOY-style!                                                                                              November 17, 2021 Publisher: ...