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Dracula: The Company of Monsters #2
Dracula: The Company of Monsters Vol. 2
A powerful, predatory corporation acquires a valuable asse -Dracula! They think they own him, but no one can own the Son of the Dragon. As Dracula begins to amass a terrifying army, Evan soon discovers Dracula is not the only one out for blood! Imperiled by both his craven, monstrous uncle, and Dracula's calculating cruelty, Evan must consider making a pact with an enigmatic, deadly force. It's bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2011
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Kurt Busiek
1,858 books626 followersKurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers.
Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics.
During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. 1983).
Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Icon, Iron Man, The Liberty Project, Ninjak, The Power Company, Red Tornado, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity, Thunderbolts, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, JLA, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics title Kurt Busiek's Astro City.
In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers limited series.
In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics, which he wrote for four years.
In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. During DC's Infinite Crisis event, he teamed with Geoff Johns on a "One Year Later" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman for two years, before followed by James Robinson starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity, starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and Scott McDaniel.
Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey Award for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series.
Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998,
Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. During this time, Busiek also had many letters published in comic book letter columns, and originated the theory that the Phoenix was a separate being who had impersonated Jean Grey, and that therefore Grey had not died—a premise which made its way from freelancer to freelancer, and which was eventually used in the comics.
During the last semester of his senior year, Busiek submitted some sample scripts to editor Dick Giordano at DC Comics. None of them sold, but they did get him invitations to pitch other material to DC editors, which led to his first professional work, a back-up story in Green Lantern #162 (Mar. 1983).
Busiek has worked on a number of different titles in his career, including Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Icon, Iron Man, The Liberty Project, Ninjak, The Power Company, Red Tornado, Shockrockets, Superman: Secret Identity, Thunderbolts, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, JLA, and the award-winning Marvels and the Homage Comics title Kurt Busiek's Astro City.
In 1997, Busiek began a stint as writer of Avengers alongside artist George Pérez. Pérez departed from the series in 2000, but Busiek continued as writer for two more years, collaborating with artists Alan Davis, Kieron Dwyer and others. Busiek's tenure culminated with the "Kang Dynasty" storyline. In 2003, Busiek re-teamed with Perez to create the JLA/Avengers limited series.
In 2003, Busiek began a new Conan series for Dark Horse Comics, which he wrote for four years.
In December 2005 Busiek signed a two-year exclusive contract with DC Comics. During DC's Infinite Crisis event, he teamed with Geoff Johns on a "One Year Later" eight-part story arc (called Up, Up and Away) that encompassed both Superman titles. In addition, he began writing the DC title Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis from issues 40-49. Busiek was the writer of Superman for two years, before followed by James Robinson starting from Superman #677. Busiek wrote a 52-issue weekly DC miniseries called Trinity, starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Each issue (except for issue #1) featured a 12-page main story by Busiek, with art by Mark Bagley, and a ten-page backup story co-written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art from various artists, including Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and Scott McDaniel.
Busiek's work has won him numerous awards in the comics industry, including the Harvey Award for Best Writer in 1998 and the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1999. In 1994, with Marvels, he won Best Finite Series/Limited Series Eisner Award and the Best Continuing or Limited Series Harvey Award; as well as the Harvey Award for Best Single Issue or Story (for Marvels #4) in 1995. In 1996, with Astro City, Busiek won both the Eisner and Harvey awards for Best New Series. He won the Best Single Issue/Single Story Eisner three years in a row from 1996–1998, as well as in 2004. Busiek won the Best Continuing Series Eisner Award in 1997–1998, as well as the Best Serialized Story award in 1998. In addition, Astro City was awarded the 1996 Best Single Issue or Story Harvey Award, and the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Continuing or Limited Series.
Busiek was given the 1998 and 1999 Comics Buyer's Guide Awards for Favorite Writer, with additional nominations in 1997 and every year from 2000 to 2004. He has also received numerous Squiddy Awards, having been selected as favorite writer four years in a row from 1995 to 1998,
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December 17, 2021
Really digging this comic.
It's one of those hidden gems that I found here on Goodreads because I have cool friends that point me towards stuff like this that I would otherwise never know existed.
In the last volume, Evan helps his uncle resurrect Dracula in an attempt to use his power for himself.
It backfired spectacularly. <-- as a plan like that is wont to do.
In this volume, you see a shift in Evan's personality as he roughly gets backed into a corner by his family, Dracula, and a group of vampire hunters. He must choose a side.
So he does.
His.
But what exactly does that mean?
If you like horror comics and are looking for a new twist on some old material, you should check this one out. I'm not saying it will help you lose those holiday pounds or change your life, but it's a fun story.
It's one of those hidden gems that I found here on Goodreads because I have cool friends that point me towards stuff like this that I would otherwise never know existed.
In the last volume, Evan helps his uncle resurrect Dracula in an attempt to use his power for himself.
It backfired spectacularly. <-- as a plan like that is wont to do.
In this volume, you see a shift in Evan's personality as he roughly gets backed into a corner by his family, Dracula, and a group of vampire hunters. He must choose a side.
So he does.
His.
But what exactly does that mean?
If you like horror comics and are looking for a new twist on some old material, you should check this one out. I'm not saying it will help you lose those holiday pounds or change your life, but it's a fun story.
December 3, 2021
I am really digging this--how did I not catch this when it came out 10 years ago??
Clearly, I'm slipping in my old age.
Clearly, I'm slipping in my old age.
October 19, 2021
A fun and increasingly outlandish continuation of the story started in Vol. 1, big D mostly lurks in the background and just off panel influencing events as the bloodthirsty execs at Barrington Industries get increasingly brazen.
I am looking forward to reading Vol. 3 before Spooktober is done!
I am looking forward to reading Vol. 3 before Spooktober is done!
September 2, 2024
Dramatic ending!
Excellent book two of the trilogy! I can't wait to start the third installment! Modern day Dracula is fun! Five stars!
Excellent book two of the trilogy! I can't wait to start the third installment! Modern day Dracula is fun! Five stars!
January 14, 2022
There will be blood for this betrayal.
Now this is more of what I expected from this story as we reach the middle point of the three volumes dedicated to this corporate bloodbath (Countess Bathory pun fully intended.) Desperate measures bring Conrad once more back to the world of the living after his attempt to use Dracula to turn himself into a vampire before disposing of the princely fiend once and for all. After all the world cannot have two kings. Now Evan, ever the unfocussed of students, is stuck between his recently turned Uncle and CEO of Barrington Industries and Dracula who is very interested in using and molding young Evan into a useful man. If tat is not bad enough a group of professional vampire hunters are now in town too after following the hints from the BI excavation sight so now Evan has to choose how to handle them as well. How will people survive when there are two undead masters competing against one another and who will retain their humanity in the end? Only time will tell as people take actions that will affect everyone else as we make our way to the final volume. :)
Now this is more of what I expected from this story as we reach the middle point of the three volumes dedicated to this corporate bloodbath (Countess Bathory pun fully intended.) Desperate measures bring Conrad once more back to the world of the living after his attempt to use Dracula to turn himself into a vampire before disposing of the princely fiend once and for all. After all the world cannot have two kings. Now Evan, ever the unfocussed of students, is stuck between his recently turned Uncle and CEO of Barrington Industries and Dracula who is very interested in using and molding young Evan into a useful man. If tat is not bad enough a group of professional vampire hunters are now in town too after following the hints from the BI excavation sight so now Evan has to choose how to handle them as well. How will people survive when there are two undead masters competing against one another and who will retain their humanity in the end? Only time will tell as people take actions that will affect everyone else as we make our way to the final volume. :)
April 23, 2018
*Book source ~ Library
Conrad Barrington, CEO of Barrington Industries, and his unwilling helper, nephew Evan, have successfully revived Dracula and now they are reaping what they’ve sown. Except, Conrad is getting what he wanted and Evan is horrified. With Dracula loose in the world again, what will they do?
I will start by saying how much I love the artwork. Gorgeous! Now, on to the story: Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Even more true when you are a vampire set on world domination. No, I’m not talking about Dracula. Eeeeee! Evan, who in Vol 1, was a pathetic weenie, is finally stepping up to the plate. He kinda has to since he helped create the mess they’re in now. He’s still a pawn though which is irritating, but necessary to his development. He’s stuck between Conrad, Dracula, and the people who hunt vampires. Yikes. I do not envy him. Good luck, buddy.
Conrad Barrington, CEO of Barrington Industries, and his unwilling helper, nephew Evan, have successfully revived Dracula and now they are reaping what they’ve sown. Except, Conrad is getting what he wanted and Evan is horrified. With Dracula loose in the world again, what will they do?
I will start by saying how much I love the artwork. Gorgeous! Now, on to the story: Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Even more true when you are a vampire set on world domination. No, I’m not talking about Dracula. Eeeeee! Evan, who in Vol 1, was a pathetic weenie, is finally stepping up to the plate. He kinda has to since he helped create the mess they’re in now. He’s still a pawn though which is irritating, but necessary to his development. He’s stuck between Conrad, Dracula, and the people who hunt vampires. Yikes. I do not envy him. Good luck, buddy.
August 30, 2024
Still Solid
Still enjoyed volume 2 and I'm sure I'll work my way into volume 3. But after the enticing first volume, now it's got the sting of the procedural setup in this one, sort of like the John Wick movies once they got going. Each section becomes a bridge to the next part, and resolution drifts ever further from your grasp.
Still enjoyed volume 2 and I'm sure I'll work my way into volume 3. But after the enticing first volume, now it's got the sting of the procedural setup in this one, sort of like the John Wick movies once they got going. Each section becomes a bridge to the next part, and resolution drifts ever further from your grasp.
October 25, 2021
Corporate bloodsuckers become real bloodsuckers.
This continues to be a very interesting take on the Dracula legend. Dracula is now handling corporate takeovers as well as creating new vampire servants. Then we end up with two groups of corporate vampires, and it's a toss up as to which is the worst. Throw in some vampire hunters and a human caught in the middle, and we're heading into the big climax in the next and final volume.
This continues to be a very interesting take on the Dracula legend. Dracula is now handling corporate takeovers as well as creating new vampire servants. Then we end up with two groups of corporate vampires, and it's a toss up as to which is the worst. Throw in some vampire hunters and a human caught in the middle, and we're heading into the big climax in the next and final volume.
February 7, 2024
3.5 stars—-
Some “middle book” slowness going on here, I enjoyed volumes 1 and 3 more overall. I liked the science mixed with mythology and history.
Some “middle book” slowness going on here, I enjoyed volumes 1 and 3 more overall. I liked the science mixed with mythology and history.
July 22, 2013
This is the second trade paperback of the Dracula Company of Monsters series. I actually picked this up at BEA a couple years ago...yeah it’s taken me awhile to get to it. I enjoyed the first book and this book did an excellent job of continuing that story.
Evan is dealing with fallout from the first novel. Dracula is trying to recruit him to his cause, as are a vampire fighting group, and his evil uncle is doing the same. As Evan's world falls apart around him, and vampiric numbers swell, Evan has to decide whose side he is on.
This was a well done continuation of this graphic novel series. The artwork is fantastic, full color, and very well done. Seriously, just like with the first one of these, I was very impressed by the full color artwork.
This graphic novel is easy to follow, I was never confused about who was who, or what was going on. The plot is intense and full of twists and turns. It is also Adult only with lots of gore and violence.
We get to see a bit more about what Dracula can do in this book. I loved reading about the Dracula mythos and seeing it expanded upon. The legend of Dracula has always fascinated me. I was absolutely drawn into the story and desperate to find out what Evan is going to do to deal with the swelling number of vampires.
Overall an excellent horror graphic novel. The artwork is fabulous, the story is easy to follow and very engaging. I enjoyed reading this and can't wait to see what happens in book three. Highly recommended to fans of horror graphic novels, and more particularly fans of the legend of Dracula.
Evan is dealing with fallout from the first novel. Dracula is trying to recruit him to his cause, as are a vampire fighting group, and his evil uncle is doing the same. As Evan's world falls apart around him, and vampiric numbers swell, Evan has to decide whose side he is on.
This was a well done continuation of this graphic novel series. The artwork is fantastic, full color, and very well done. Seriously, just like with the first one of these, I was very impressed by the full color artwork.
This graphic novel is easy to follow, I was never confused about who was who, or what was going on. The plot is intense and full of twists and turns. It is also Adult only with lots of gore and violence.
We get to see a bit more about what Dracula can do in this book. I loved reading about the Dracula mythos and seeing it expanded upon. The legend of Dracula has always fascinated me. I was absolutely drawn into the story and desperate to find out what Evan is going to do to deal with the swelling number of vampires.
Overall an excellent horror graphic novel. The artwork is fabulous, the story is easy to follow and very engaging. I enjoyed reading this and can't wait to see what happens in book three. Highly recommended to fans of horror graphic novels, and more particularly fans of the legend of Dracula.
September 30, 2013
An improvement over the first as the three factions maneuver to take advantage. I wish the series explored the satire of corporations more than bloodshed. There is ample opportunity here and what the first book promised.
August 8, 2015
2.5
I hate most of the characters in this, but the art is decent, the story's original, and I want to see how it ends.
I hate most of the characters in this, but the art is decent, the story's original, and I want to see how it ends.
January 24, 2023
Decent Dracula follow up
Another quick read. This second helping of modern day Dracula delves more into bloodshed as the plot thickens. Our main character, Evan, is increasingly drawn into the machinations of the Prince of Vampires, as well as the sinister plotting of his newly-made vampire uncle, who is intent on creating an Empire. I did take off a star because of the death of Evan's mom's pug dog. I had a feeling since he appeared in the previous volume that the only reason to include the dog was to have him die for shock value, & I was not wrong. Killing animals never sits right with me, & it somewhat soured my enjoyment of this book (nothing will turn me off to a TV show or movie, either). If you're looking for an entertaining horror graphic novel to occupy you for an hour or so,, Dracula: The Company of Monsters might just be a good fit for you. At the very least I'm curious to see how they wrap it all up!
Another quick read. This second helping of modern day Dracula delves more into bloodshed as the plot thickens. Our main character, Evan, is increasingly drawn into the machinations of the Prince of Vampires, as well as the sinister plotting of his newly-made vampire uncle, who is intent on creating an Empire. I did take off a star because of the death of Evan's mom's pug dog. I had a feeling since he appeared in the previous volume that the only reason to include the dog was to have him die for shock value, & I was not wrong. Killing animals never sits right with me, & it somewhat soured my enjoyment of this book (nothing will turn me off to a TV show or movie, either). If you're looking for an entertaining horror graphic novel to occupy you for an hour or so,, Dracula: The Company of Monsters might just be a good fit for you. At the very least I'm curious to see how they wrap it all up!
October 29, 2022
I thought volume one in this series was OK, not groundbreaking but not bad either.
Volume 2 is more of the same, more corporate shenanigans as Conrad and Dracula go head to head in a bid to become the top executive, each after the others company. It’s an interesting concept, a vampire story set in a boardroom were the stakes (pardon the pun) are not just to become top top dog (or I should say vampire) but the CEO too.
This isn’t an improvement on volume one, the battle of the boardroom isn’t that interesting, the interesting bit comes in the form of a group of Romanian vampire hunters but thats a side story at the minute. I’ll carry on to the last volume to see how this works out but it still it lacks bite.
Volume 2 is more of the same, more corporate shenanigans as Conrad and Dracula go head to head in a bid to become the top executive, each after the others company. It’s an interesting concept, a vampire story set in a boardroom were the stakes (pardon the pun) are not just to become top top dog (or I should say vampire) but the CEO too.
This isn’t an improvement on volume one, the battle of the boardroom isn’t that interesting, the interesting bit comes in the form of a group of Romanian vampire hunters but thats a side story at the minute. I’ll carry on to the last volume to see how this works out but it still it lacks bite.
September 2, 2022
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October 13, 2020
La storia procede e i pezzi iniziano a prendere la loro posizione sulla scacchiera, le fazioni vengono definite e anche gli obiettivi che vogliono davvero perseguire.
In questo mostruoso e sanguinoso thriller sono tre le parti che si affrontano, ma il vero fulcro rimane sempre il protagonista.
Chi prevarrà?
In questo mostruoso e sanguinoso thriller sono tre le parti che si affrontano, ma il vero fulcro rimane sempre il protagonista.
Chi prevarrà?
August 14, 2019
A decent follow up...
A good second volume, but i could have done without the dog getting killed. I don't like it in movies, since it's usually a cheap scare, i didn't like it here. But the story is still good, avid in not sure who's side I'm on. Maybe the next volume will tell.
A good second volume, but i could have done without the dog getting killed. I don't like it in movies, since it's usually a cheap scare, i didn't like it here. But the story is still good, avid in not sure who's side I'm on. Maybe the next volume will tell.
July 30, 2024
Okay. This was a great sequel. I still loved the art and the ending was just everything. It kept me on my toes the entire time and I'm obsessed with knowing what happens next! Can't wait to get my hands on Volume 3
June 6, 2023
Great second volume
Another good read continues the story from the first book and an interesting taken on the Dracula story now on to the next one
Another good read continues the story from the first book and an interesting taken on the Dracula story now on to the next one
February 14, 2024
A decent enough storyline, and some very pretty artwork. Not as good as the first book, but keeps the story going nicely enough.
September 30, 2024
I feel like a lot happened in this volume yet also not much. I think I just want more vampire action. Here's hoping the 3rd volume delivers on that!
January 19, 2025
Movie rights?
They should make a movie out of this - that’s how good the storyline is. It’s a modern day take on ancient evil.
They should make a movie out of this - that’s how good the storyline is. It’s a modern day take on ancient evil.
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March 16, 2018After attempting to resurrect and bind Dracula for his power-mad business uncle -- which ended with the uncle's death in a failed attempt to be turned into a vampire -- Evan, the wastrel child of wealth and privilege, goes crying to a succession of women who have more agency than he does, and could probably better lead the story, but ah well. There's his cutthroat fiancee, who convinces Evan to turn his uncle into a vampire; there's his mom, who leads the board of the company during this crisis; and there's the Romanian vampire hunter.
And then there's Dracula. There's a lot of running around and being pushed around, which is sort of central to the idea here, as laid out at the end of the last collection: Evan is a bit of a cipher. Which is clearly the creators' intentional choice, I'm just not sure it's actually a good choice.
Very forgettable, because very little happens (and there's very little clarity on the inner lives of the characters).
And then there's Dracula. There's a lot of running around and being pushed around, which is sort of central to the idea here, as laid out at the end of the last collection: Evan is a bit of a cipher. Which is clearly the creators' intentional choice, I'm just not sure it's actually a good choice.
Very forgettable, because very little happens (and there's very little clarity on the inner lives of the characters).
October 17, 2018
In this volume, Evan tries to fix the mess Conrad made in his dealing with Dracula.
Evan makes Conrad a vampire & all hell breaks loose. Dracula goes to great lengths to buy out B.I. from Conrad & Evan is caught in the middle.
This volume is just as bloody as the first & a wild ride.
Evan makes Conrad a vampire & all hell breaks loose. Dracula goes to great lengths to buy out B.I. from Conrad & Evan is caught in the middle.
This volume is just as bloody as the first & a wild ride.
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