mojostdennis's review against another edition
4.0
I know I said this about the last volume, but this is the best volume yet.
gohawks's review against another edition
4.0
Love all of these. American Vampire is a great book so far. At first, I didn't like the art style, but Alberquerque's jagged scratching a fit the nocturnal violence of the stories. I keep expecting Sweet to get what's coming to him one way or another, and I always end up disappointed and thrilled at the same time. Great stories about Sweet and his brother (by adoption) in the Cavalry fighting Indians. Sets up more vampire myth. Another story line is about a 50s greaser who has lived for revenge against Sweet. The strongest stuff in this comic book is the historical period Snyder couches everything in. Like Vampire Through the Ages. He may run out of time periods quickly though, u less he goes for the future. Which would get tiring quickly.
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this set of stories as much as some of the other volumes. I think that the art had a lot to do with it, since Rafael Albuquerque didn't do the art on the "Beast in the Cave" story arc. The rebellious Fonze-esque teenager in a car chase with Skinner Sweet didn't hook me. I'm looking forward to Vol 5, which has Snyder writing and Albuquerque and Dustin Ngyuyen doing the art.
lessariel's review against another edition
4.0
Split into three stories this volume takes us into Skinner and Books past, Skinner in the 50’s and then to the Midwest with a Morning Star member who has deviated from his mission only to find something new.
With different art for each story and mixed levels of tension this is a solid mix.
With different art for each story and mixed levels of tension this is a solid mix.
levibaus's review against another edition
4.0
These comics keep going down smooth!
The American Vampire lore keeps adding new threads, characters, and themes as each volume reaches new time periods and other people are brought into the folds of the story.
This volume was pretty good, and I enjoyed it. I liked the commentary of youth and the subsequent breaking down of its "stereotypes" in Death Race and the addition of new monsters in The Nocturnes was quite fun.
This creative team continues to add depth and detail to the ever expanding American Vampire mythos, and it's fun to see how things are added, taken away (usually in bloody, ruthless fashion), and not quite as one would expect.
This series has been a fun read, and I'm think Hoopla has most of the volumes available!
On to the next bite...
The American Vampire lore keeps adding new threads, characters, and themes as each volume reaches new time periods and other people are brought into the folds of the story.
This volume was pretty good, and I enjoyed it. I liked the commentary of youth and the subsequent breaking down of its "stereotypes" in Death Race and the addition of new monsters in The Nocturnes was quite fun.
This creative team continues to add depth and detail to the ever expanding American Vampire mythos, and it's fun to see how things are added, taken away (usually in bloody, ruthless fashion), and not quite as one would expect.
This series has been a fun read, and I'm think Hoopla has most of the volumes available!
On to the next bite...
jbleyle63's review against another edition
4.0
This volume features two story lines. The first serves as a prologue for two of this series main characters, Skinner Sweet and James Book, and is set in the American West during the 1870s. The second series is set in the 1950s and introduces a new character reminiscent of the leather clad outsider Marlon Brando portrayed in The Wild One. Both proved quick and entertaining reads if not quite as good overall as the previous volume.
almostlikequake's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ramonnogueras's review against another edition
5.0
No está muerto lo que puede yacer eternamente. Este tomo viene con una gran sorpresa.
jayspa65's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This volume dovetails neatly and often very subtly into the American Vampire universe so make sure you re-read the previous books. There are three stories here, the first goes way back into Book and Skinner's history and the other two move the story into the 1950's.
Snyder is a master of storytelling, slowly planting seeds and drip feeding you clues until you work out what is going on in a satisfying epiphany. Rather than passively reading along you are encouraged to put together the pieces and work out the story for yourself.
Regular artist Albuquerque only draws one of the stories but the other artists are able to honour his style enough that you soon lose yourself in the world. All of them know better than to compete with the narrative and bide their time until a full page or double page spread gives them a chance to shine.
The world of American Vampire has grown beyond Skinner Sweet, and most of the characters we have met previously have some impact on the story here. There are no gratuitous cameos or clumsy crossovers. Everything happens for a reason, and usually one you hadn't suspected, but kick yourself for not seeing.
Brilliant storytelling deserving of a Thumbs Up!
Snyder is a master of storytelling, slowly planting seeds and drip feeding you clues until you work out what is going on in a satisfying epiphany. Rather than passively reading along you are encouraged to put together the pieces and work out the story for yourself.
Regular artist Albuquerque only draws one of the stories but the other artists are able to honour his style enough that you soon lose yourself in the world. All of them know better than to compete with the narrative and bide their time until a full page or double page spread gives them a chance to shine.
The world of American Vampire has grown beyond Skinner Sweet, and most of the characters we have met previously have some impact on the story here. There are no gratuitous cameos or clumsy crossovers. Everything happens for a reason, and usually one you hadn't suspected, but kick yourself for not seeing.
Brilliant storytelling deserving of a Thumbs Up!
impressionblend's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 out of 5 stars
I was seriously loving this volume, but the last section wasn't as interesting to me as the rest. Still, a great installment in the series. I really enjoyed finding out more about pre-vampire Skinner Sweet, and loved all of the action in the '50s. That car chase was brilliant! Ready for more :)
I was seriously loving this volume, but the last section wasn't as interesting to me as the rest. Still, a great installment in the series. I really enjoyed finding out more about pre-vampire Skinner Sweet, and loved all of the action in the '50s. That car chase was brilliant! Ready for more :)