Name: American Vampire Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition
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Author: Scott Snyder
ISBN: 9781779527349

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American Vampire Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition

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Physical Book

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Language

English

Pages

320

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9781779527349

Synopsis "American Vampire Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition"

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Chronicling the history of a new breed of vampire, AMERICAN VAMPIRE by the legendary Scott Snyder and Stephen King is a fresh look at an old monster--a generational epic showcasing the bloodlust that lay hidden beneath America's most distinctive eras. Cunning, ruthless, and rattlesnake mean, Skinner Sweet is a thoroughly corrupt gunslinger. When European vampires come to the American Old West, they turn Skinner into a true monster: the very first American vampire. Skinner becomes something entirely new--a stronger breed of vampire immune to sunlight, who hates every last one of his aristocratic European ancestors. Follow this dark symbol of the New World's bloody path as he moves through American history's most distinctive eras--from the Wild West in the 1880s to the glamorous classic Hollywood of the 1920s to mobster-run Las Vegas in the 1930s, and beyond. But as Skinner's war with his predecessors inspires a mysterious society to rise and fight them both, his most upsetting decision might involve the first person he chooses to join his vampiric ranks: a struggling young movie star named Pearl Jones. Collects American Vampire #1-11.

Stephen King

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Stephen King (Portland, Maine, September 21, 1947) is one of the most influential and prolific authors of contemporary literature, famous for revitalizing the horror genre and captivating millions of readers worldwide. He graduated in English Language from the University of Maine and worked as a teacher before dedicating himself fully to writing after the success of his first novel, Carrie (1974). Since then, he has published more than 60 novels and hundreds of short stories, many under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, with iconic titles such as The Shining, IT, Misery, The Dark Tower, Pet Sematary, and The Green Mile, many of which have been successfully adapted into films and television. His narrative, characterized by exploring the darkest corners of the human mind and society, has sold over 500 million copies and has been translated into dozens of languages.

Throughout his career, King has received numerous accolades, including the National Book Award for contributions to American literature (2003), the National Medal of Arts (2015), and dozens of Bram Stoker, World Fantasy, British Fantasy, and Edgar awards, among others. Considered the “king of horror,” his work has profoundly influenced popular culture and remains an essential reference for readers and fiction writers. He currently lives in Maine, where he continues to write and actively participate in American cultural and social life.

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Scott Snyder

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Scott Snyder es un guionista estadounidense de cómics cuya influencia ha redefinido el medio moderno. Con una formación inicial en ficción, debutó con una colección de relatos llamada Voodoo Heart antes de ingresar al mundo del cómic alrededor de 2009. Desde esa transición, se convirtió en una de las voces más reconocidas, especialmente en DC Comics.

Su salto a la fama llegó con American Vampire, una serie de horror histórico que co-creó con el artista Rafael Albuquerque, y que alcanzó gran notoriedad en el sello Vertigo. Poco después, con el relanzamiento de Batman en The New 52 y en colaboración con Greg Capullo, inauguró una etapa definitoria del Caballero Oscuro. También abordó otras franquicias icónicas como Swamp Thing, Justice League, Dark Nights: Metal y su secuela Death Metal, consolidando su posición como uno de los nombres clave en la editorial.

Además de su trabajo para las grandes editoriales, Snyder ha explorado proyectos de creación propia, ofreciendo entretenimiento innovador en géneros como el horror (Wytches) o la ciencia ficción (Nocterra). A nivel personal, vive en Long Island con su esposa Jeanie y sus hijos, y comparte su pasión por la escritura impartiendo clases en instituciones como Sarah Lawrence College y Columbia University.

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