ROMANCE

American Vampire

by Scott Snyder
Various (illus.). Vol. 4. DC. 2012. c.208p. ISBN 9781401237189. $24.99. F
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Volume four picks up with American Vampire's original bad penny, Skinner Sweet, in the U. S. Army of the old west. At this point, yet another breed of vampire is discovered, this time descended from Native Americans. From this shoot 'em up, and eat 'em up portion of the story, we rocket into the cool, leather clad, muscle cars of the 1950s. Here, vampire hunters can be punk "greasers" with DA haircuts, shades, and wooden teeth for "biting them back," as Travis Kidd might say. Engaging and action packed, this high-octane parcel of tales delivers thrills, sexiness, and devil-may-care verve. Along the way, a new species of veteran dog soldiers proves they can still be plenty scary, though they're long in the tooth. Nifty bonus pages grace the end of the book.
VERDICT A well-crafted story by award winner Snyder, and wonderfully rendered throughout by disciplined cartoonists led by [Rafael] Albuquerque. Even though vampire romance and alternative history is well worn, this series still feels fresh. An ambitious and cleverly wrought work. Recommended!
Reviewed by Russell Miller, Prescott P.L., AZ , Nov 30, 2012
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