num_pages: 192
description: From writers Scott Snyder and Stephen King American Vampire introduces a new strain of vampire  a more vicious species  and traces the creatures' bloodline through decades of American history.Snyder's tale follows Pearl a young woman living in 1920s Los Angeles who is brutally turned into a vampire and sets out on a path of righteous revenge against the European monsters who tortured and abused her. And in King's story set in the days of America's Wild West readers learn the origin of Skinner Sweet the original American vampire  a stronger faster creature than any vampire ever seen before. Don't miss out as Snyder and King set fire to the horror genre with this visionary all-original take on one of the most popular monster stories!This beautiful collection features a new introduction by Stephen King and bonus art including character sketches variant covers and more!Collecting: American Vampire 1-5
language: English
title: American Vampire, Vol. 1
publisher: Vertigo