tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post6637919446077647553..comments2024-03-15T07:12:40.918-05:00Comments on Collected Editions: Review: I, Vampire Vol. 1: Tainted Love trade paperback (DC Comics)collectededitionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14698269790653953645noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-19568485772257744342012-12-14T20:10:28.430-06:002012-12-14T20:10:28.430-06:00I know they are trying to sell comics to the Twili...I know they are trying to sell comics to the Twilight fans with that cover, but as an adult the cover alone makes it hard to pick it up on a whim, even with the glowing reviews.<br /><br />That cover screams "tween girls, buy me."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-84726214645326314602012-12-13T17:16:23.512-06:002012-12-13T17:16:23.512-06:00Like the others who have commented, I am terrified...Like the others who have commented, I am terrified that this title is going to be cancelled because if definitely is one of the best of the new 52. I know a lot of people were dreading it because of vampire oversaturation but it does what a good vampire story needs to do - put a new spin on things and tell a damn good story.<br /><br />I've heard that sales for this title, while not high, are at least consistent so I'm hoping it will be spared the axe for a bit longer. Hopefully in that time, it can find more of an audience because it really does deserve to be read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-17881870083553698832012-12-13T11:44:00.851-06:002012-12-13T11:44:00.851-06:00I had zero interest in a DCU vampire book, but Fia...I had zero interest in a DCU vampire book, but Fialkov impressed me so much with his (sadly uncollected) Superman/Batman arc that I decided to give I, Vampire a chance.<br /><br />This really is one of the best monthlies DC is publishing right now, and I dread the possibility that it might be cancelled after the third arc. If it happens, I hope they give Fialkov another regular gig, even if it's a Vertigo series.shagamuhttp://mbbforum.com/mbbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10945794.post-28273072212218716752012-12-13T10:31:27.302-06:002012-12-13T10:31:27.302-06:00Animal Man, Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman, All Star We...Animal Man, Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman, All Star Western, Aquaman, Demon Knights, and of course, Batman, have all been the pick of the litter for the New 52. But without a doubt, the highest compliment has to go to I, Vampire.<br /><br />The book had nothing but bad press surrounding it from the moment it was announced because of the stigma of vampires. The Twilight films, Vampire Diaries, etc, have become cliche and destroyed much of horror that are vampires in this current millennia. Even the cover of I, Vampire looked just like the sparkling vampires most of the public have hated. Not to mention an unknown writer and unknown artist doing the book meant nothing but trouble.<br /><br />Then I picked up the trade in October to see if the hype was real. And oh god, it is true. This is phenomenal reading. You summed up everything that needs to be said/written, CE.<br /><br />I, Vampire is the critically acclaimed book no one is reading,which is a crying shame because the sales are really low. The book is only still being published because of the acclaim from the media, so please people, go out and buy the singles, or for heavens sake the trade to show DC the title is worth keeping.<br /><br />I know Scott Snyder's Batman is getting all of the attention...but really, I, Vampire deserves the titles best new series over Batman in the New 52. Bandwagon-Batfans are 80% of the world population...but I,Vampire deserves the title for all of the negative preconceived notions the book has about it and proves the naysayers wrong.<br /><br />So people. Go out and buy this book. It is worth the try.AngryLionheart1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08551845755863689101noreply@blogger.com