Written by Scott SnyderArt by Dustin Nguyen
I don't understand why Dustin Nguyen does not get more recognition, or have a higher profile among comics artists. This guy's work is amazing. In this issue, he's called upon to show the history of the prime Carpathian vampire, Dracula, for all intents and purposes, and over a series of pages, Nguyen shows us watercolour paintings, imitation woodblock prints, engravings, and maps. The collage effect works very well, and underscores how versatile he is as an artist. Later, he cuts loose on a splash page that would have made an amazing cover image.
This issue is mostly spent exploring Dracula's history. Agent Hobbes is filling in Felicia Book on the dangerous vampire's story, and lets her (and us) know about his ability to mentally control any other Carpathian vamp or their offspring (including, perhaps, an American vampire). While this happens, the people who took Dracula arrive at a rendez-vous with some a pair of Soviets, although the American who confronted Hobbes in the first issue have other plans.
This is a successful mini-series, adding to the American Vampire story. Scott Snyder and Nguyen work very well together, although I still find it difficult to accept that Gus, who looks and acts like a ten-year old, is supposed to be fifteen.
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