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GRAPHIC CONTENT PICK OF THE WEEK: Johnny_Trouble – ‘American Vampire: Survival of The Fittest’ Issue #1
This week is going to be filled with awesome titles gracing the shelves of our local comic shops. That being said, I plan on dropping a lot of money on comics this week. However, I have chosen Scott Snyder’s “AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST” Issue #1 for my pick of the week. (This was originally tied with “GREENWAKE” for the staff pick.)
WRITTEN BY: Scott Snyder
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Sean Murphy
PRICE: $2.99
“From the pages of the red-hot Vertigo series comes a five-issue spinoff miniseries!
It’s World War II in Nazi-occupied Romania as vampire hunters Felicia Book and Cash McCogan (last seen in the critically acclaimed AMERICAN VAMPIRE story “Devil in the Sand”) go behind enemy lines with the secret organization known as the Vassals of the Morningstar in search of a rumored vampire cure. But their haunted, twisted past with Skinner Sweet makes the mission more difficult than they imagined.
Superstar artist Sean Murphy (JOE THE BARBARIAN) joins Scott Snyder to tell a story of horror and history, expanding the American Vampire mythology in a way that changes this story forever.”
I love “GREENWAKE”, the story is fantastic, and Kurtis Wiebe and Riley Rossmo have created something truly unique. Also, if it weren’t for Rossmo’s book and movie suggestions, I wouldn’t be a William S. Burroughs fan. However, since LonMonster has flexed his Canadian pride and covered the series for his pick this week, I’m going to stick with “SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST” for my choice rather than covering both.
Why? Well, to put it simply, Scott Snyder is amazing! The man continues to outdo himself with every new issue of “AMERICAN VAMPIRE”. Which means I have high expectations for “SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST” issue #1. Even though it isn’t Rafeal Albuquerque on the art, Snyder has teamed up with Sean Murphy (“JOE THE BARBARIAN”) for the miniseries, meaning it will still be pretty to look at.
“AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST” Issue #1 is Available On June 8th From Vertigo Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)
Comics
Erica Slaughter Is Back: Peek Inside the Pages of ‘Something Is Killing the Children’ #50 [Exclusive]
James Tynion IV’s comic book series Something Is Killing the Children is celebrating a massive milestone this year, with the landmark 50th issue headed our way in October.
And Erica Slaughter is back…
Something Is Killing the Children #50 launches October 7, 2026 from BOOM! Studios.
In Issue #50, “Witness the return of Erica Slaughter in this momentous milestone issue for the bestselling horror phenomenon!
“Jump back into present-day storyline of Erica Slaughter after the horrifying events of the Tribulation saga!
“Erica, completely distraught from her encounter with Cutter and the death of Gabi, is on the run from the Order. In her escape, she turns to a formative place for her: the Valmont Mountain Lodge.
“But beyond memories of her past, what and who will Erica find there now awaiting her?”
Something Is Killing the Children #50 features art by Werther Dell’Edera, colors by Miguel Muerto, and letters by AndWorld Design. Take a peek inside the pages below.
Blumhouse recently announced plans to adapt James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera’s horror comic book phenomenon Something is Killing the Children into both a feature film and an adult animated series. Now’s the time to jump into this one…
Something is Killing the Children was first published by BOOM! Studios in 2019 and tells the story of Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter from a mysterious organization more concerned with keeping the secret of monsters from the world than saving their victims.
In this world, only children can see monsters.
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