Necroscope

by Martin Powell

Romanian orphan Boris Dragosani is a Necromancer, trained by the Soviet E Branch to rip secrets from the bodies of the dead. He is a member of the most ancient and mysterious bloodline ---The Wamphyri. Alone against the Wamphyri stands Harry Keogh. Harry is the Necroscope---the only human that can talk freely with the dead. With that power Harry is trying to be recruited by The Brittish ESP division. In a classic showdown between good and evil Harry has a choice to make...be defeated or fight Dragosani on equal terms.

Genres: Comics, Vampires

Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

About the author

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There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. This entry is for Martin ^ Powell.


Martin Powell is the author of hundreds of science fiction, mystery, and horror stories. He has worked in the comic book industry since 1986, writing for Marvel, DC, Malibu, Caliber, Moonstone, and Disney, among others, and has been nominated for the coveted Eisner Award. Martin also writes children’s books, and frequently contributes prose for many short story anthologies. He resides in Saint Paul, MN.

Reviews

[Γιώργος Μπελαούρης · Rating 3 out of 5]

2,5/5
so meh
the art kiiiiiinda reminded me tapping the vain but it waz so rushed
kinda dissapointing but mostly average

[Michael J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This begins Malibu Comics' adaptation of the popular 1986+ series of horror novels by Brian Lumley. I read several of these when they were first released, and the comics adaptation is a good one. The painted art style is especially appealing and effective.
Lumley takes vampiric folk-lore and blends it with espionage and science-fiction to bring something new to the table. His vampires (old school spelling/pronunciation - wamphyri) are the furthest thing from romantic interpretations (Dracula,etc) and went on to influence the vampires of THE STRAIN. They are large, monstrous, hideous things that have additional powers and can infiltrate a body and possess it.
Both British and Russian intelligence forces have special task forces utilizing those with extra-sensory perceptions and powers. Brit Harry Keogh can speak to the dead and pull their knowledge and memories as well. Russian Boris Dragosani can also learn everything a person (living or dead) knows, but only by eviscerating them and consuming their hearts. He decides to revive a long-entombed ancient vampire and steal his powers.
There’s also an additional sci-fi twist added in the entry of a möbius strip, which Harry learns of from speaking to the dead inventor and utilizing it to teleport. Harry also can raise an army of the dead to assist him.
I read this in the original single issue comics mini-series (five issues). Fascinating stuff.

[Hardtravelinghero · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and interesting romp through the worlds of necromancy, necro-talking, ESP, and vampires that comes together in a generally satisfying way! Lumley's concepts are a trip and one character who can talk to the dead has some interesting conversations with some important people. The painted art reminds me of so much painted art from the 1990s, not the greatest, but it tells the story well and reminds me of something I might see in an Epic Hellraiser comic. Worth the read and makes me want to check out the sequel comics.

[Egghead · Rating 4 out of 5]

when facing mutant
resurrected vampire, make
sure your pants are up