Dracula Everlasting Vol. 1

Dracula Everlasting #1

by Nunzio DeFilippis, Rhea Silvan (Illustrator), Christina Weir

Nicholas Harker is an average teen who has just lost his parents in a tragic accident. But when he learns that he is the sole heir to a vast estate from a mysterious ancestor he never knew he had, his life will never be average again. Together with his new friend, Jill Hawthorne, who has relocated from London, Nicholas discovers that he is a direct descendant of Lord Dracula, and what is worse; Dracula's spirit is beginning to exert control over him. Under the spell of Dracula, Nicholas' first order of business is to rebuild Castle Dracula stone by stone in the outskirts of Boston. There are those from Dracula's past who will stop at nothing to destroy Nicholas, and those who come to his aid and urge him to embrace his destiny. Only one loves him; the rest want to use him - in a dark war where Nicholas' very soul is the battleground.

Genres: Manga, Vampires, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Comics, Young Adult, Paranormal

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 23, 2011

About the author

Nunzio DeFilippis is married to Christina Weir; together they have written a large number of graphic novels. They have written superhero comics but also created original comics and graphic novels of many genres, from YA fantasy to sports to horror to crime drama.

Reviews

[Mizuki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pre-review: I swear I will finish this one someday...

Rating: 3.8 stars.

(1) The artwork isn't the best thing ever but it's still workable, I guess...

(2) The idea about a young man being haunted by his vampiric ancestor isn't bad.......and the vampires actually killed people in the story, that I am okay with...

(3) so far so good, will read the next volume.

[♛ Garima ♛ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hardly find Manga I really like, but this one was enjoyable and the fact that all 3 volumes are available free on kindle, sweet :D
If you are looking for a decent manga to read through, with Vampire reincarnation in the modern world, this one seems to be the right choice.

[Jess · Rating 2 out of 5]

readable but meh. To be fair....it was free on kindle. I just kind of found this....forgettable. parts were good but overall I think I might be getting picky when it comes to manga. interesting concept but if you asked me a week after reading this to tell you a thing about any of the characters I would not be able to

[Fyre.Katz · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting!

[Ana Paes · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nicholas Harker is a high school boy who just went through the worst thing in his life: the death of both his parents. At their funeral is when he discovers he's the sole heir of a mysterious and vast state. Alongside Jill Hawthorne, Nicholas discovers he is a direct descendent of Lord Dracula. And worst yet, he is possessed by him. Now some want to use him, some want to help him. Which one will win, it remains to be seen. or not, since I'm staying the hell away from this thing from now on.

I don't think I liked anything in this godforsaken thing. Maybe the art style sometimes, only when they didn't draw Nicholas cross-eyed or in some bizarre positions.

In the meantime, I was being cringed by the dumb plot of the ancestors of Dracula. I didn't finish reading Dracula yet, but I can assure you it's not dumb like this manga. The mystery of Dracula killing people was so stupid, why the fraking Lord Dracula was so careless about his victims? The ancestors bullshit was just. Urgh.

[Nora Røssland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing concept!! Dracula set in a modern setting - following the lives of the descendants of the book-characters. Loved it!

[Roxy K · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5* Stars - A very interesting Dracula returns story. I loved the art style, especially the character designs and the story was compelling. I really enjoyed how Bram Stokers Dracula was flipped to being a real event with the previous characters descendants carrying on the modern day story.

Nicholas was a good protagonist type, you start off having sympathy for him and rooting for good things to happen in his life, and when the possession begins you still want him to succeed. I worried for him and got scared that he would get caught. He invokes feelings of protectiveness and just wanting to take care of him.

I really enjoyed Jill and liked the dynamic between her and Nick. I’m hoping they properly get together and that she can help keep him sane. Cate Ambrose is a really fun character and I look forward to more from her.

I had a very fun time with this one and I can’t wait to move on to volume two. I have to know what happens to Nicholas.

[T.A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting extension to the Dracula story

So I am a sucker for anything vampire related, which means I’ve read some good stuff and some not so good. I’ve also watch a lot of movies and tv shows so I’m always interested n a new take on a legend.

After about 30 seconds of not knowing why I couldn’t page forward before realising because it’s manga I had to swipe backwards (🤦‍♀️) I enjoyed the layout of the story as it is the first manga I have read on kindle (first Manga I’ve read in years).


The premise of Dracula cursing the people who killed him and using them to come back is intriguing and that all of the characters from the original are represented is good.


It did feel a bit shallow on story line but that is possibly because it’s been so long since I read anything like this.

As it was free it was a total bargain and worth getting, I certainly wouldn’t have been disappointed even if I’d paid for it.

[Michathebibliophile · Rating 3 out of 5]

An intriguing retelling of a classic, gothic-horror novel illustrated in manga format. I typically don't pick up books of this genre. However, I do love reading classics and the tale of Dracula is considered to be a classic of popular culture. I especially love reading retellings; which is one of the things that intrigued me about this manga.

Dracula Everlasting, Vol 1 introduces us to Nicholas Harker, a teenage boy dealing with a tragedy in his life. The arrival of a new friend, Jill Hawthorne, who has relocated from London, and the discovery that he is a direct descendant of Lord Dracula changes everything for him.

The pacing, in the beginning, seems a bit passive but necessary to establish the characters and render the plot coherent. The story does start to pick up soon though. The art is not too bad. I had no problem following the sequences between panels. Overall, as the first volume in the series, this is not a bad start. If you're a fan of Hellsing by Kouta Hirano and Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Hunter D, then Dracula Everlasting by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir is certainly right up your alley.

[Shana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

Dracula Everlasting is a cool twist on the classic story. Based on old letters between Bram Stoked and his publisher. In this world the Dracula book was based on real happenings, and the main characters are defendants of the characters in the book. Its pretty cool and interesting how authors went about it. There are three volumes so far, and they are all free to download on Kindle, you don't even need Kindle Unlimited. I recommend this series to any fans of vampires and Dracula.

[Dulce Zaragoza Belman · Rating 3 out of 5]

La novela comienza donde ocurre la ultima batalla contra drácula. Y salta a una epoca mas moderna ambientada en EUA, descendientes de los personajes de Bran Stoker son los protagonistas, tiene muy buenas ilustraciones, tiene buen ritmo, si te gusta drácula deberias darle una oportunidad, el lenguaje es sencillo y apoyado con las ilustraciones se entiende mejor, el plot twist es bueno

Tiene un 3.5 ✨

[Erin Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this for free and I've got to say I quite enjoyed it. The art is good as is the story. Someone said this one was a bit predictable but I didn't feel it was; then again, I really don't know a whole lot about the original Dracula story so I don't know any of the names other than Dracula and Van Helsing so I don't know if that's why. Regardless of that, it is a good story so far.

[Esther Haddie's Haven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never read anything Manga

Manga-style books have been on my list of things to try. But I struggled to find a place to start. Dracula is one of my favorite stories and reading this retelling was the best decision I ever made. The artwork is original and easy on the eyes. The story itself is wonderfully written and intriguing. Super excited to get into the next volume!

[Niche · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just okay

More horror than Shojo (despite the art style), this is about Dracula haunting the descendants of the characters from the book (which exists in universe). There's long looks and pining, but not much in the way of romance. I think the art style worked against it and darker and heavier shading would have helped make it seem more ominous than moody.

[Kaylynn Noland · Rating 4 out of 5]

So fun. This is the first Manga I have read in a while and I loved it. The plot twist was a bit obvious to me but its still a fun vampire story and I cant wait to start the next one. I love the characters, and the art style is great. I was a bit confused with how often the POVs switch at first but once I got a into It and started to catch on to the switches I really liked it.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was interesting, I really liked the concept, the art, the characters and the story. It’s got a lot of sadness and darkness in the story but at the same time you’re rooting for an underdog love story. Will they end up together or end up killing each other... I can’t wait to find out.

[Stéphanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

It was a nice take on Dracula's myth, but not the greatest thing ever. Some things were predictable and i couldn't really get attached to the characters. As a fan of Dracula, i've enjoyed it and I'm gonna be reading the sequel!

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love vampire stories, especially those surrounding Dracula! This was an interesting take on the story, I like the concept, but overall for me it was a bit boring. They also use the G word a lot when referring to certain people, so stay clear if you don’t want to be reading that.

[Maggie Goldwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think if I'd read the book Dracula, this might make more sense. Or maybe not. Either way, great way to bring the story into the modern world. Only objection is the use of the word G*psy which is a slur to the Roma.

[Notthatjc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent story betrayed by lacking illustrations

The story envisioned by Christiana Weir is enjoyable, but the illustrations make the story hard to stick with as several characters are drawn cross eyed or change slightly enough the can be confused with other characters

[L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh, this was okay. A modern-day Massachusetts boy is possessed by the spirit of Dracula. Several murders are being investigated by a detective who is flirting with a highschool student. (That part kind of gave me the Ick.)

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just okay.

[Francine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was going to be fanfiction trash. It still reads like fanfiction, but I actually quite enjoyed it.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This entire manga trilogy is currently free on kindle and I think it's worth checking out for a quick series read. The Dracula story is retold in modern times as a young adult story. It's a fun read!

[Ludor · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's a few continuity errors, but it's a interesting concept with a decent start.

[A Literary Lady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool!

Quite the contemporary take on a horror classic. So far I enjoy the characters and the storyline is engaging. I will continue the series.

[Kendra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved these little books!

[Alexandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok story but it just affirmed my belief that manga just isn't for me.

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book, can’t wait to read the next.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dracula return

Well, the mystery quite good. Its a western story draw on Japanese manga. The return of dracula in the modern western world. The mystery that plague the descendants.