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American Vampire, Vol. 1

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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Horror Fiction Fantasy

by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquerque

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3.98 (17.6K ratings)
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description 192 pages

American Vampire, Vol. 1 by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquerque holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 17.6K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 192 pages.

About American Vampire, Vol. 1

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

Detail Value
Author Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquerque
Published 2010
Pages 192
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Horror, Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 3.98 / 5.00
Total Ratings 17,578

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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17.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.98, American Vampire, Vol. 1 is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.21, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.98
This Book
4.21
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is American Vampire, Vol. 1?

American Vampire, Vol. 1 is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Horror, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is American Vampire, Vol. 1 worth reading?

Based on 17.6K reader ratings, American Vampire, Vol. 1 has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is American Vampire, Vol. 1?

American Vampire, Vol. 1 has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote American Vampire, Vol. 1?

American Vampire, Vol. 1 was written by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquerque. It was first published in 2010.

What is the ISBN for American Vampire, Vol. 1?

The ISBN-13 for American Vampire, Vol. 1 is 9781401228310.0.

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