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Vampirella Archives Vol. 2 Kindle & comiXology

by Archie Goodwin (Author), Dennis O'Neil (Author), Steve Englehart (Author), Format: Kindle Edition

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More classic stories of Vampirella and other femme fatales in complete reprints from issue 8-14 of the original Vampirella Magazine series. A rogue's gallery of creators are on board in these classic tales faithfully collected and brought to you by Dynamite Entertainment. Archie Goodwin begins writing the tales of Vampirella and evolves the heroine to a new, more sophisticated level of depth into is what to become the most treasured Vampirella stories of all time. Contributing to Archie's storylines and the quintessential look of Vampirella was the art of Jose Gonzalez, which kicks off in this very collection with 'Death's Dark Angel.' It hardly ends there with classic short stories from the likes of Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Barry Windsor Smith, Jeff Jones, Denny O'Neil, Steve Englehart, Dave Cockrum, Frank Brunner, Esteban Maroto and more! All encased in a beautiful bound volume with a cover by master artist Sanjulian. Volume 2 collects 7 more terrifying issues of the magazine's original run, issues 8-14, reprinted in its original magazine-sized format.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01D5JN1OY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dynamite Entertainment (February 2, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Captain Pureheart Fan

Vampirella Begins

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023

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Although Vampirella appeared in two earlier stories written by Forry Ackerman, her legend really begins with issue #8 of her magazine. In issue #8 Archie Goodwin became the regular writer on the Vampirella feature. In issues 8 - 14, reprinted in this collection, he developed a Lovecraftian story arc for her, introducing the Cult of Chaos and "The Crimson Chronicles," a sinister book that was to reappear frequently. He also brought in her supporting cast of the often conflicted Conrad Van Helsing, his son Adam, and Vampirella's stalwart companion, the delightful Pendragon.

Tom Sutton continued as the regular Vampirella artist for the first few issues in this volume. He had a bold, dynamic drawing style that could be very effective. But it wasn't quite right for Vampirella. Jose Gonzales, taking over as regular artist for the feature in issue #12, brought a lush eroticism to the Vampirella stories that had been missing with Sutton.

In addition to starring in her own feature, Vampirella acts as a horror hostess for the magazine, introducing many of the back-up stories. Her introductions allowed a variety of artists to give us their own interpretations of Vampi--and what artists they were. In this volume we see Vampi as drawn by Ken Barr, Jerry Grandanetti, Barry Smith, Frank Brunner, Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Billy Graham, L.M. Roca, Dave Cockrum, Sanho Kim, Jose M. Bea, Mike Ploog, Esteban Maroto, and many more.

The back-up stories themselves are some of the best Warren ever published. It's difficult to single out the most notable ones. For my money, the best of the back-up stories collected in this volume are "War of the Wizards," "The Curse", and "To Kill A God" (all three by Wally Wood) and "Quest" (by Jeff Jones). But there are many other fine stories in this archive edition.

Essential is an overused word when it comes to comic book collections. But Volume Two of the "Vampirella Archives" is unquestionably a Vampirella essential.

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Edmund Lau Kok Ming

Vampirella takes center-stage in this volume!

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2011

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I received my copy of Vampirella Archives Volume Two yesterday from Amazon. Loved it more than the first volume.

Archie Goodwin and Jose Gonzalez begin their legendary run on the book in this volume and features Vampirella as the lead character with continuing stories. Unlike the previous archive collection where Vampi was more a host to introduce horror stories (think the Crypt-Keeper but way sexier!), this volume features Vampi as the star in her own stories. Up to this day, nobody draws (or more accurately paints-with-pencils) Vampirella like Spanish artist extraordinaire Jose Gonzalez. Also, nobody writes Vampirella like Archie Goodwin.

Firstly, Goodwin treats the character with respect and writes her in very sophisticated horror/occult-based tales. Secondly, it was Goodwin who gave her a supporting cast including Dr Van Helsing, Adam Van Helsing, Pendragon, and later the Blood Red Queen and Dracula. This elevates the series to a new level of classiness matched only perhaps by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan's "Tomb of Dracula" over at Marvel. Thirdly, neither Goodwin nor artist Gonzalez play down the iconic-status of Vampirella. They portray her in her classic costume without deliberately addressing nor apologising for the ridiculousness of it. These days, creators either tweak her costume/origins in order to gain acceptability or add in unnecessary philosophical/apologetical/psychological mumbo-jumbo in order to distract readers from the fact that it's Vampirella that is the star of the book. One almost feels that modern writers would rather go elsewhere and work on other properties but are forced (shamefacedly) to work on Vampirella. Not so Archie Goodwin and Jose Gonzalez. They worked magic on the book because they managed to perfectly balance Vampirella's campiness and thrashiness with some genuinely deep horror/occult influences as well as give the character a mixture of charm and Little Orphan Annie-like naivete/innocence as a stranger (from Drakulon) trapped in a world that she never made (Earth). In short, a sexy horror icon - nothing more and certainly nothing less. Therein lies the magic of Vampirella and the classic Warren stories. Enjoy...

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Leslie

Second of Vampirella's Archives

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2013

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This archive of Vampirella's holds #8-14 of her magazine, and are wonderfully reproduced by Dynamite.

These book is best read during the day as these stories may not appeal to everyone's bedtime read while lying in bed at night.

There are stories from Vampirella herself, Amazonia of Karkassone, Dogault the viking, Rachel Walsh and many more that may boggle the mind of ordinary mortals.

A good part of these magazines is the different styles of artists which are as different as the stories themselves.

I enjoyed the story "To Kill a God" as it is the true story of Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra, and Wally Wood did the story justice with his fine artwork.

With more of the same as Arvhive #1, the reader may not be able to escape the clutches of the Dark Force as they immerse themselves into the grizzly horrors that waits for them at the turn of the page.

There is no need to tell the fans of Vampirella to continue to buying these archives as they already know what to expect, and some would already have the original series.

So, for those who know nothing about of a vampire from another world, who came to Earth to drain the life-blood from the inhibitants, and ending up becoming an ally against Chaos, then I recommend you buy this volume of Vampirella's Archives and get to know her, and some of the hideous tales from the better side of the Dark Force.

With a five star rating from me, I hope a lot of new fans of Vampirella will buy this archive and enjoy the stories within.

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kiwihunter

At last the true Vampirella!

Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2011

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Truly a remarkable volume, starts right off with a re-telling of the origins and introduces Dr. Van Helsing and weirdly explains how she lost her wings. The 21 pager is drawn by tom Sutton and set the template for Jose Gonzales who single handedly brought new meaning and life to the character. The earlier efforts were silly and campy, these efforts are really what Vampirella in her warren years is all about. And stories by Jeff Jones and a host of other excellent artists really show Warren at its best. Three excellent covers are by Sanjulian, who along with Enrich did the best Vampirella cover in the Warren era. Ken Kelly, Boris Vallejo and Frazetta each do a cover and there is a lame cover by Bill Hughes.
Up until now the character was a sideline to her own magazine, now she is center stage and there is no one like her in comics.

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Dennis Holmberg

A very pleasant surprise

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2011

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When I got this book by mail, I was pleased to find out that it is a whopper of a book. Big format, excellent paper quality, and everything a book should be.

I bought it because I knew that it contained the Wallace Wood classic the curse, and I hoped it would also have the Wood story where Antony and Cleopatra become werewolves. Not only were both stories there, but there was also a third Wood story, which I had never seen before. Those three stories would have made it worth buying, but it did not stop there. The book also contained a story another favorite of mine, the great Neal Adams. Wood and Adams. In addtion to that, there were also other good artists and writers represented in the book, such as Michael Ploog, and of course the covers by Frank Frazzetta.And I forget names that should be mentioned, but there are at least 10 heavy weights featured in this book.

This book is a treat.

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Arthur Menzies

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2016

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Was what I expected

wayne v.

Binding Fail!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2022

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Like volume one this is sewn binding, but unlike the first volume this one has the ribbon glued to the spine, so the pages won't lay flat and the art disappears into the margin, why?, Why?,why? Volume three also has this problem..someone had one job!

Peter Robertson

Great Addition to my Collection

Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2014

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A great addition to my Warren Comics republished in these great volumes I have the originals and these are fantastic

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