Vampirella #6 Review


Did this end on the right note? Read on to find out.

The official description from Dynamite:

In “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, the final chapter in the “Our Lady of Shadows” story arc, Vampirella must battle the King of the Nosferatu- the oldest vampire in existence-if she wants to keep the demonic Lady Umbra from laying claim to her body and soul, thereby triggering the start of the Apocalypse. As she frantically races against the clock, the sudden reappearance of Father Nicodemus and the Vatican’s elite hit squad, the Witches Hammer, threatens to ruin everything. Can Vampirella break free of Lady Umbra’s control in time to save an innocent little girl from being sacrificed by Ethan Shroud, or will her heart finally fall into eternal shadow?

Vampirella 6_Variant CoverOur scantily clad heroine comes face to face with a couple nightmare scenarios, as the creative team prepares the way for a chaotic close. They stand ready to deliver the goods from their short time with this icon. And it’s through that work where eager fanboys and fangirls will no doubt find a tale that takes root in a literary legacy that happens to be worthwhile.

Nancy A. Collins pens a script that not only closes this opus but gives Vampirella new powers and problems in the process. What’s made this arc so compelling is the fact that the series, as lead by this author, jumped head first into high brow horror. Whether or not there is such a thing may be up for debate by some, as this text managed to hold onto those elements that have earned our daughter of Lilith a dedicated following. With all that said some of the plot seemed predictable but that ending, without any spoilers, was perfect.

Once again the visuals by Patrick Berkenkotter are detailed and consistent from the first page to the final panel. This is a talent with a gift for form, as both monster and human proportions ring true even during complicated scenarios. The battle between the perhaps vessel of Umbra and the original Nosferatu reached some dazzling heights, especially when the colors by Jorge Sutil came into play. In short: this is a beautiful set of images that deserves a spot on your pull-list.

Vampirella #6 ends and begins what it needs to, while offering just enough literary satisfaction at a noteworthy level of quality. And so this one comes highly recommended.

OUR RATING
9
  • + Beautiful art by Patrick Berkenkotter.
  • + Engaging script, with a solid ending.
  • + Sibling rivalry between monsters.
  • + Behold: Vampirella done right!

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