Vamp comic books issue 4

Story and Art by Kirk Lindo. Featuring The Vampress Luxura! This mini-series delivers more of the heart-pounding photos, comics and gothic art that readers have come to expect from Vamperotica. This issue features the conclusion to the Vampress Luxura story "Connoisseur"! There's also a special "How to Draw Luxura" section by creator Kirk Lindo. Plus: The Vamp of the Month is international adult model and actress Lovette! The special art feature for this comic is an interview and gallery featuring the art of Axebone! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Nude cover variant. Story and Art by Kirk Lindo. Featuring The Vampress Luxura! This mini-series delivers more of the heart-pounding photos, comics and gothic art that readers have come to expect from Vamperotica. This issue features the conclusion to the Vampress Luxura story "Connoisseur"! There's also a special "How to Draw Luxura" section by creator Kirk Lindo. Plus: The Vamp of the Month is international adult model and actress Lovette! The special art feature for this comic is an interview and gallery featuring the art of Axebone! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Tale of the Dead Town!" Written by HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI. Painted cover and interior art by YOSHITAKA AMANO. When a floating city becomes the target of a rash of vampire attacks, only one man can restore the oasis. 'The City,' a tiny metropolis of a few hundred sheltered citizens floating serenely on a seemingly random course a few feet above the ground, has long been thought safe from the predation of marauding monsters. It seemed like a paradise. A paradise shattered when an invasion of apparent vampires threatens the small haven. While the Vampire Hunter known only as 'D' struggles to exterminate the scourge, a former denizen of the city, the attractive Raleigh Knight, and the brash John M. Brassalli Pluto VIII seize control of the city lurching it onto a new and deadly course. D's travails are just beginning. Softcover novel, 206 pages, 5-in. x 7-in., Text with B&W (chapter illustrations). MATURE READERS NOTE:" This series is comprised of 17 novels. Written in 1983, these are the first English language editions ever published. Cover price $8.95.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "Tale of the Dead Town!" Written by HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI. Painted cover and interior art by YOSHITAKA AMANO. When a floating city becomes the target of a rash of vampire attacks, only one man can restore the oasis. 'The City,' a tiny metropolis of a few hundred sheltered citizens floating serenely on a seemingly random course a few feet above the ground, has long been thought safe from the predation of marauding monsters. It seemed like a paradise. A paradise shattered when an invasion of apparent vampires threatens the small haven. While the Vampire Hunter known only as 'D' struggles to exterminate the scourge, a former denizen of the city, the attractive Raleigh Knight, and the brash John M. Brassalli Pluto VIII seize control of the city lurching it onto a new and deadly course. D's travails are just beginning. Softcover novel, 206 pages, 5-in. x 7-in., Text with B&W (chapter illustrations). MATURE READERS NOTE:" This series is comprised of 17 novels. Written in 1983, these are the first English language editions ever published. Cover price $8.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects The Vampire Slayer (2022 Boom) #13-16. Written by Sarah Gailey. Art by Kath Lobo, Lea Caballero, and Roberta Ingranata. Cover by Skylar Patridge. Amongst strained relationships, Buffy is determined to take back her identity as The Slayer! Meanwhile Xander, Faith, and Spike contend with their identities, and their future roles in the Scooby Gang. The pain of the past weighs on Willow, but she's determined to use her magic for the good, but it will take someone special to help the volatile witch, and Willow has no idea what she's in store for... Her magic is out of control despite her good intentions, and it'll take a professional to repair her connection to her power. Sarah Gailey (Know Your Station), Kath Lobo (Magic: The Hidden Planeswalker), Valentina Pinto (Star Wars Adventures: The Clone Wars - Battle Tales), and Ed Dukeshire (The Jotunn War) close the coffin on Willow's journey through the realms of vampire slaying and magic! Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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Story and art by Narumi Kakinouchi. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Red Mass!" Collects Vampirella (2019 Dynamite) Volume 5 #7-8, 15, 22-25. Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Ergün Gündüz, Marcelo Borstelmann, Chris Graves, Giovanni Timpano, and Madibek Musabekov. Cover by KyuYong Eom. This final volume of Christopher Priest's core run on the record-breaking 50th anniversary celebration of Vampirella includes a trio of pivotal and exciting tales of the Daughter of Drakulon. The star of the show here is ""The Long Night,"" concluding his long arc, as Vampirella returns from her interstellar journey pursued by the enigmatic vampire-hunting Shane. Events are set in motion and past secrets revealed that will lead to the blockbuster final issue featuring... Vampi's wedding to Dracula! Then flash back to the ""Chokula"" arc featuring a beach vacation, a romantic fling, and more development of the all-new Draculina as the title celebrated Black History Month with guest artist Giovanni Timpano and striking covers by some of the greatest African American artists of our time. Last but certainly not least, artist Madibek Musabekov checks in for a special horror themed issue artistically tributing the Warren era. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Written by Gayle Middleton and Dave Dwonch. Art and Cover by Amanda Coronado and Bill Blankenship. While Destiny has her hands full with Undead Dragons, Howliss goes missing! Vammette springs her master plan, leaving Destiny one step closer to doom. Will she ever make it back to Earth? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Nozomu Tamaki. After millennia in hiding, Mina Tepes, the princess of the ancient covenant and ruler of all vampires, wants change. Using the vast wealth of the Tepes line, she has paid off the entire gross national debt of Japan and in so doing, gained the authority to create a "special district" off the coast of Japan that is to become the future haven for vampires from all over the world. But with both human and vampire forces conspiring against her, Mina and her bodyguard Akira may not survive! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Julietta Suzuki. Translated and Adapted by Tomo Kimura. Kyuta might be Hinas best friend, but her real focus will always be Mao. So why does she feel weird when a cute girl asks Kyuta out? And Kyuta just thinks of Hina as the annoying otaku next door—its none of his business what she does in her personal life. So why does he want to throttle his buddy when he starts hitting on her? With their thoughts in such turmoil, how will the two of them manage when they stumble face-first into some mysterious vampire business?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Written by Jim Eckels. Art and Cover by Emmanuel Bazin. Julian and his posse track Bruno and his bloodsucking bros to an abandoned RV in the desert. What's waiting for them inside is more frightening than a keg party with no beer - Bruno has blossomed into a blood-crazed monstrosity, and the showdown with Julian will change the future of Sanctus forever. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jim Eckels. Art and Cover by Emmanuel Bazin. Julian and his posse track Bruno and his bloodsucking bros to an abandoned RV in the desert. What's waiting for them inside is more frightening than a keg party with no beer - Bruno has blossomed into a blood-crazed monstrosity, and the showdown with Julian will change the future of Sanctus forever. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Inquisition!" Collects Vampirella (2010-2014 Dynamite) #21-25. Written by Brandon Jerwa. Art by Hubert Khan Michael. Cover by Paul Renaud. Vampirella must defend her recent actions to a tribunal deep within Vatican City. Accused of falling to the corrupting influence of Chaos, she struggles to prove her innocence while simultaneously fighting a psychic battle with her most powerful enemy. Meanwhile, the vampire lord Dracula prepares his dark army for a march against humanity, empowering a terrifying new lieutenant to lead the charge. Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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By Jozev & Jerry Cho. An all-out war breaks out at the meeting between the notorious drug lords. In the meantime, Nicholas visits Carlo's mistress Simone to discover the secret of Gino's true nature. In the aftermath of the killings, Gino Carlos reflects on his rise to power and the mysterious man that made it possible. Cover price $5.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Buffy The Vampire Slayer (2007 Dark Horse) #31-40 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Riley (2010 Dark Horse) #0.

Written by Joss Whedon and Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Georges Jeanty. Cover by Michelle Madsen.

Season 8's Big Bad is revealed in Buffy and Twilight's second major encounter. Buffy realizes she is in a fight to save all of humanity. The Slayer reunites with Angel and Spike, searching for the one thing that can save the world, while the Slayer army crumbles and one in their ranks is lost.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 4 - reprint. Collects Buffy The Vampire Slayer (2007 Dark Horse) #31-40 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Riley (2010 Dark Horse) #0.

Written by Joss Whedon and Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Georges Jeanty. Cover by Michelle Madsen.

Season 8's Big Bad is revealed in Buffy and Twilight's second major encounter. Buffy realizes she is in a fight to save all of humanity. The Slayer reunites with Angel and Spike, searching for the one thing that can save the world, while the Slayer army crumbles and one in their ranks is lost.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998-2003 1st Series) #30-38, Angel (1999-2001 1st Series) #16, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Haunted (2001) #1-2.

Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Christopher Golden, Jamie S. Rich, Chynna Clugston Flores, Tom Sniegoski, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Thomas E. Sniegoski, and Jane Espenson. Art by Christian Zanier, Joe Pimentel, Cliff Richards, P. Craig Russell, Chynna Clugston Flores, Eric Powell, Keith Barnett, Will Conrad, and Julio Ferreria. Cover by Nimit Malavia. Back Cover by Cliff Richards and Andy Owens.

Set during the sixth season of the Buffy the Vampire television series, it's time for the tragic - and violent - pasts of Giles and Angel collide! But Sunnydale has more problems - Dawn has disappeared, Willow and Tara just wanna enjoy a peaceful weekend, and Spike and Dru broke up, which won't be good for anyone.

Includes Haunted, starring Faith from acclaimed Buffy writer Jane Espenson, previously published by Dark Horse Comics.

Softcover, 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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by Frank J. LaPerch & Ash Jackson Eve, the vampire warrior, must stop Barbie Moore's new single from setting off a supernatural war, but it's Eve the pop star who must do the dirty work! If Eve survives the potential Armageddon, she must face an even more frightful fate - the debut of her reality show! Cover price $3.95.

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Cover art by Barry Blair. Untitled story, script and inks by Barry Blair, pencils by Bern Harkins; Esteban and Virgil attack Kinski; Hotachi and Li attack Randolph; Storyline continues in "Samurai: Mystic Cult" issue 01. "Year One" (part 2 of 2), script by Barry Blair, art by Dave Cooper; Gun Fury origin story. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Limited Edition Ashcan, previews issue #4. (W) David Conway (A) Kevin Lau "Dark Angel Rising" Part One. 16 pg, B&W.

Limited Leather Ashcan Edition, previews issue #4. (W) David Conway (A) Kevin Lau "Dark Angel Rising" Part One. 16 pg, B&W.

'G' Variant Cover. Story by Michele Hartsoe. Art by Paul Ideka. Up in the Hills of West Virginia, during WW2, at Danbury Rose Sanatorium the doctors are hiding the truth and performing dangerous experiments. They are seeing a strange blood disease take over the hospital. Unknown to them, a coven of Vampires are experiencing a strange illness causing male vampires to lose their minds. Litia wants to use her powers of Sexual persuasion to inspire the doctors to find a cure. Holden is driven by his own desire to be a doctor that can deliver the cures and provide the answers but how far is he willing to go? All the women of the Coven are forced to take the men of town as companions to feed their need for blood and sex and they love every minute of it. Men can not resist their sexual energy. Vampire Asylum is a dark horror Noir set in a place where the smoke from the mines block out most of the sun… Dr. Holden and his beautiful wife are a forward thinking city couple thrust into the dark and mysterious world of this back woods asylum. Holden is sent to investigate the wellness of Superintendent Bernard but after seeing what is happening he must find out if this is just another mental ward or if dark supernatural forces are at play.

"Seduce Me" Edition Foil Cover. Story by Michele Hartsoe. Art by Jeremy Ray. Up in the Hills of West Virginia, during WW2, at Danbury Rose Sanatorium the doctors are hiding the truth and performing dangerous experiments. They are seeing a strange blood disease take over the hospital. Unknown to them, a coven of Vampires are experiencing a strange illness causing male vampires to lose their minds. Litia wants to use her powers of Sexual persuasion to inspire the doctors to find a cure. Holden is driven by his own desire to be a doctor that can deliver the cures and provide the answers but how far is he willing to go? All the women of the Coven are forced to take the men of town as companions to feed their need for blood and sex and they love every minute of it. Men can not resist their sexual energy. Vampire Asylum is a dark horror Noir set in a place where the smoke from the mines block out most of the sun… Dr. Holden and his beautiful wife are a forward thinking city couple thrust into the dark and mysterious world of this back woods asylum. Holden is sent to investigate the wellness of Superintendent Bernard but after seeing what is happening he must find out if this is just another mental ward or if dark supernatural forces are at play.

"She-Vamp" Nude Edition Variant Cover. Story by Michele Hartsoe. Art by Jeremy Ray. Up in the Hills of West Virginia, during WW2, at Danbury Rose Sanatorium the doctors are hiding the truth and performing dangerous experiments. They are seeing a strange blood disease take over the hospital. Unknown to them, a coven of Vampires are experiencing a strange illness causing male vampires to lose their minds. Litia wants to use her powers of Sexual persuasion to inspire the doctors to find a cure. Holden is driven by his own desire to be a doctor that can deliver the cures and provide the answers but how far is he willing to go? All the women of the Coven are forced to take the men of town as companions to feed their need for blood and sex and they love every minute of it. Men can not resist their sexual energy. Vampire Asylum is a dark horror Noir set in a place where the smoke from the mines block out most of the sun… Dr. Holden and his beautiful wife are a forward thinking city couple thrust into the dark and mysterious world of this back woods asylum. Holden is sent to investigate the wellness of Superintendent Bernard but after seeing what is happening he must find out if this is just another mental ward or if dark supernatural forces are at play.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Ema Toyama. Translated by Devon Corwin.

Mito, who has no family to rely on, lives on the streets, disguised as a boy. Ruka, an otaku vampire who's only interested in 2-D girls, saves her from a perilous situation and makes her an offer: become his subservient thrall from which he can feed whenever he wants, and she can live with him - in the boys' dorm. Because her very existence depends on her secret not being found out, every day is a new danger - to say nothing of that vampire!

Meanwhile, Ruka, not knowing Mito's a girl, dotes on her night and day in an attempt to ripen her "disgusting male blood," but when real feelings develop... this dangerous romance between a crossdressing girl and an obsessive vampire begins!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, B&W. Teen+

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Matsuri Hino.

These are the stories of what happened during the 1,000 years of Kaname's slumber and the start of his human life.

Yuki and Zero have decided to become a couple. Though relations between the Hunter Society and vampires have improved, bombs have been set off in the city, and the "Vampire King" is claiming responsibility. Yuki, Zero, Aido and Kaien enter the battle to protect those they care about.

Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in, 208 pages, B&W. Older Teen

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Pursuit!" Created by Toshihiro Hirano and Narumi Kakinouchi. Story and art by Narumi Kakinouchi. Miyu's seen all sorts of Shinma in her long lifetime, hunting down each dark spirit and sending them back to the darkness. However, Miyu is faced with a different sort of Shinma, one with a human ally named Yuma. Yuma cares deeply for her Shinma friend, not truly understanding what sort of creature he is, but she will do whatever it takes to send Miyu away... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 216 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Vampirella (1969-1988 Magazine) #29-41. By popular demand, the classic Vampirella stories in chronological order for the first time ever. This fourth volume features artwork by the legendary Jose Gonzalez and others. Also includes a cover gallery. All new painted cover by legendary artist Luis Dominguez. Softcover, 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "After the Fall!" Collects Vengeance of Vampirella (2019 Dynamite) #20-25. Written by Tom Sniegoski. Art by Kewber Baal and Michael Sta. Maria. Cover by Lucio Parillo. "Writer Tom Sniegoski continues to weave a post-apocalyptic tale featuring a literal hell on earth as a reborn vampirella fights against the literal forces of chaos to save humanity from its ultimate destruction!

The war between Order and Chaos has come to an end, and as the dust settles, humanity begins the process of rising from the ashes. Vampirella, forever changed, must begin a journey across the barren landscape of a world ravaged by the supernatural... But is it too late for her to regain her lost humanity? Includes a complete cover gallery!" Softcover, 156 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Resolution!" Written by Carlos Trillo. Art by Eduardo Risso. A 5,000-year-old boy and his blind companion, Valderrama, learn to their horror that Ahmasi, whom the boy beheaded, has returned from the dead. Her thirst for vengeance is insatiable. Following their trail to Europe, and killing everyone that gets in her way, Ahmasi's evil seems grander than ever. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 132 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. A collection of original short stories based on the hit TV series created by Joss Whedon. "I can't be...just a person, I can't be helpless like that...." -- Buffy, "Helpless" At eighteen, each Slayer must face a terrifying trial: the Tento di Cruciamentum. This time-honored, albeit cruel, rite of passage forces each Watcher to drain the Slayer of all her physical powers and then send her to vanquish a powerful vampire using only her wits. When Buffy Summers underwent her Cruciamentum, she managed to defeat Kralik, a vampire who had been committed to a sanitarium as a human for torturing and murdering more than a dozen young women before he was turned. However, not all Slayers have been so cunning. Tales of the Slayer, Vol. 4 chronicles the Cruciamentum of eight earlier Slayers. From Prohibition Chicago to beatnik New York City, from the sideshows of a traveling carnival to a small Irish farm, from the fifteenth century to the twentieth, the Cruciamentum has tested the prowess of Slayers throughout history. Each of them has had to fight: for her job, for the lives of those she loved, and for her own existence.... Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 272 pages, Text Only.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yuna Kagesaki. Karin's crush on Kenta has taken a turn for the worse. She seems to be falling deeper into the friend zone. Her monthly woes are putting a damper on her life. Karin must come to terms with the fact her desire to kiss Kenta may turn into a bite. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printing. Story and art by Yuna Kagesaki. Karin's crush on Kenta has taken a turn for the worse. She seems to be falling deeper into the friend zone. Her monthly woes are putting a damper on her life. Karin must come to terms with the fact her desire to kiss Kenta may turn into a bite. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Tohru Kai. Art and cover by Yuna Kagesaki. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. Kenta Usui, Karin's classmate, has remained just friends with Karin despite a strange attraction between them. So why is he so jealous when Karin meets Hidemi, a young teacher who rescues her and then is concerned for her younger sister Anju? While Karin struggles with the meaning of her newfound "friendship," Kenta fights his feelings of jealousy-and Anju and Karin's father Henry only makes matters worse! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $9.99.

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CVO COVERT VAMPIRIC OPERATIONS: ROGUE STATE #4 by Jeff Mariotte & Antonio Vazquez The government's vampire-hunters attack the vampire agents of CVO, attempting to end their existence with extreme prejudice. Even if they survive this brutal battle, the now-rogue agents are cut off from all their resources... and they're getting hungry. Can they continue pursuing their killer and stop the dire situation in South America without becoming the monsters the CIA now believes them to be? That's just one of the pressing issues in this latest tale of America's most popular vampire secret agents. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and Art by Nozomu Tamaki.

After millennia in hiding, Mina Tepes, the Princess of the ancient covenant and ruler of all vampires wants change. Using the vast wealth of the Tepes line, she has paid off the entire gross national debt of Japan and in so doing, gained the authority to create a special district off the coast of Japan that is to become the haven to vampires the world over!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4-6 - 1st printing. Collects Dance in the Vampire Bund GN (2008- Digest) Vol. 4-6. Story Art and Cover by Nozomu Tamaki. TMina Tepes, the princess of vampires, has set up a special district for vampires off the coast of Tokyo. Rival vampire factions have opposed Mina's grand vision. They continue targeting the human populace in order to smear Mina's reputation and sabotage her well-laid plans of vampires and humans living together in peace! Softcover,6-in. x 8-in., 656 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Aya Shouto. Translated by Alexis Eckerman. "Take care... for your blood...is sweet... " The angels Isuka and Hitaki have been targeting Aki all along! In order to "purge" the pureblood vampire, they bring their Swords of Judgment down upon him! Will Kana be able to help Aki out of what appears to be a life-threatening situation...for them both?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7.5 in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Readers. Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Aya Shouto. Translated by Alexis Eckerman. "Take care... for your blood...is sweet... " The angels Isuka and Hitaki have been targeting Aki all along! In order to "purge" the pureblood vampire, they bring their Swords of Judgment down upon him! Will Kana be able to help Aki out of what appears to be a life-threatening situation...for them both?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7.5 in., 162 pages, B&W. Older Teen Readers. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Keisuke Makino. Art and cover by KAREI. Translated by Hengtee Lim. Adapted by Rebecca Schneidereit. A fierce space race between two global superpowers gives rise to the Nosferatu Project, a top-secret plan to train up some unusual cosmonauts-vampires! When Lev Leps, a human soldier, is ordered to supervise vampire test subject Irina Luminesk, the unlikely pair bonds over their shared dream of reaching the stars. Together, can the human and vampire duo rise above the chaos and corruption down on Earth and blast off into the final frontier? Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 294 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen (13+) Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Episode IV: The Return of Miyu!" Created by Toshihiro Hirano and Narumi Kakinouchi. Story and art by Narumi Kakinouchi. Miyu has died at the hands of Larva, whose tie to Miyu was broken by the "Dark Exorcism." During this fatal moment, the battles between the Shinma have escalated. Now Miyu must be resurrected! Ranka, the Sentinel of the Japanese Shinma's second layer of guardians, sent the youngster Ichiro to find the Princess of the Shi Clan - Yui - who has been baptized in Miyu's blood. She is the key to Miyu's ultimate revival! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.