Dynamite
Vampirella (2025)
WriterChristopher Priest
ArtistErgün Gündüz
Views24
Issues13
The team of Christopher Priest and Ergun Gunduz returns as "The Long Night" begins! Vampirella's infant son, stolen by her evil twin Draculina, has finally been returned to her. But Vampi does not know the baby, has not bonded with him and, lost and alone, begins spiraling into postpartum depression. A mysterious figure named Cicero arrives, claiming to be Vampirella's infant son somehow transported 40+ years back from a dark future wherein Vampirella, consumed by bitterness, has become The Witch of Ashthorne, a ruthless matriarch responsible for a nuclear holocaust. Having finally rescued her baby from Draculina, Cicero begs Vampirella, for his sake and the sake of the world, to give the infant back.
Vampirella navigates a haunting gothic landscape as she confronts a mysterious force tied to her forgotten past, unraveling secrets that blur the line between vengeance and redemption. Her journey intertwines with shadowy adversaries and ancient curses, testing her resolve in a world where bloodlines and betrayal hold dangerous power.
Vampirella navigates a night of eerie encounters as ancient curses resurface in her city, testing her strength and resolve. Shadows whisper secrets of a forgotten past, drawing her into a web of intrigue and danger. Her relentless pursuit of answers forces her to confront both external threats and the haunting echoes of her own history.
Vampirella grapples with existential doubts after her long-lost friend returns as an AI-generated automaton, blurring the line between organic life and artificial creation. Her emotional bond to this synthetic echo forces her to question her own humanity, soul, and whether she is truly separate from the constructs her mother’s technology produces.
Vampirella confronts the return of her deceased friend, questioning whether he is a genuine being or an automaton created by the algorithm ARIS to challenge her understanding of her own existence. The issue explores themes of identity and reality through Priest's narrative and Parri's cover art, blending suspense with philosophical inquiry.
A mysterious algorithm named ARIS invades Vampirella's mind, unraveling fragments of her past as it seeks to decode the alien entities known as The Host. The journey delves into her origins beyond Earth and her life on the planet, confronting pivotal moments that shape her identity. Christopher Priest and Davis Goetten guide the narrative through surreal, mind-bending revelations.
Vampirella seeks solace on the secluded Caribbean island of Tortola after a traumatic event, but her grief draws the vengeful spirit of her late friend Benny the Witch, who reveals a shocking truth about her lover, the Saint. The spectral warning forces Vampirella to confront a perilous choice that could determine humanity's fate.
Vampirella confronts the remnants of a forgotten cult in a desperate bid to seal away an ancient, malevolent force unleashed during the prolonged darkness of the Long Night. As the final ritual reaches its climax, she must harness her vampiric powers to prevent an apocalyptic reckoning, culminating in a harrowing sacrifice that reshapes her destiny.
A post-apocalyptic world falls under Vampirella’s oppressive rule as her son Cicero descends into villainy to dismantle her regime. A cyberpunk Baron Von Kreist emerges from the future to sabotage Cicero’s rebellion, intensifying the clash between past and future.
Vampirella's postpartum depression spirals into a paranoid psychosis, driving her to perceive threats in every shadow. When her teammate Chastity is murdered, the Sacred Six intervene to rescue her son from her increasingly unhinged state, sparking a violent confrontation that risks shattering their alliance and dooming the child to a dark, uncertain fate.
Vampirella grapples with postpartum depression as her mental state unravels, envisioning a bleak future for her infant son. A mysterious figure claiming to be her son from a distant future reveals glimpses of that grim timeline to her therapist, Doc Chary.
Vampirella confronts a chilling supernatural threat that resurfaces on Mother's Day, forcing her to confront long-buried secrets tied to her past. As shadows deepen and ancient powers awaken, she must balance her dual identity as a hero and a vampire to prevent a cataclysmic reckoning. The issue weaves eerie atmosphere with high-stakes action, exploring themes of legacy and sacrifice.
Christopher Priest and Ergun Gunduz reunite for the start of "The Long Night," as Vampirella confronts the return of her stolen son, now estranged and unrecognizable to her. Struggling with emotional detachment and isolation, she encounters Cicero, a cryptic figure who claims to be her child from a dystopian future where she has transformed into The Wicked. The story explores themes of fractured identity and the weight of a dark destiny looming over her fractured family.
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