Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter

by Dan Abnett, Tom Mandrake (Illustrator)

From Hammer Comic and Titan Comics comes Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter - the rebirth of one of their most iconic and much loved characters. Written by Dan Abnett and drawn by Tom Mandrake.

Genres: Horror, Graphic Novels, Comics, Fantasy, Fiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 2018

Reviews

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun story. I’m looking forward to the prequel where we find out where he got the darn katana.

[James Parsons · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprisingly good and entertaining. Very suitable and well drawn artwork which really evoked the Hammer gothic style. Sadly far too short at less than half a dozen issues. Not a lot of story and predictable but great to read if you enjoy horror comics, gothic and vampire horror or Hammer horror films.

[Alex Sarll]

Sometimes, you attempt a bit of cross-media IP synergy and get the Barbie movie; sometimes you end up remaindered for £1.99. I know it's developed a cult reputation over the years, but I always found the Hammer/Brian Clemens collaboration Captain Kronos less than the sum of its parts. Dan Abnett, meanwhile, has written some great stuff over the years (Brink may be the most recently created 2000AD strip I genuinely love), but he's also written an awful lot of stuff full stop, and his script for this sequel is more towards the competent filler end of his vast output. Thank heavens, then, for artist Tom Mandrake, still one of the greats of action-horror comics (it remains a scandal that most of his Spectre run is uncollected), and more than capable of turning the bare bones of the story into wonderfully atmospheric bones - and tunnels, and desolate towns, and ravening undead.

[Martijn Van · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and pulpy vampire story. Would be nice if there be more Hammer Comics.

[Devin · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars - I really enjoyed this, but wish it had kept more in the spirit of the original film. I liked the articles about making the movie at the end though!

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered Captain Kronos as a character when a copy of the film on DVD caught my attention almost 20 years ago. I always felt that the characters in the film were worthy of prequels and sequels in their own right, and was quite delighted when I discovered this book and it did not disappoint. Of course, my love for the character might bias me a bit, especially when he is so rarely used that any appearance is a break from the proverbial famine fans of the character experience, so I own that any Kronos is better than what we fans had received for some time. Still, here we have the crew from the film back as heroes, but with some realistic shifts in their place. Kronos seems increasingly eager and less safe, Carla is learning to do what is needed, etc. but they are not a team yet and their issues seem well done enough. The big bad and the plotting works well and while it is nothing horror comics have not done before, it was fun to run into this world of varied types and goals of vampires again- “as many breeds as there are of dogs,” as this book tells us.

Worth a read for a fan who has long missed this character!

[Andrew Garvey · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun, not exactly deep, sequel to one of the more underrated Hammer films, this has plenty of action and slaying of vampires. There's not much new about the story but it's an enjoyable one, with solid artwork from Tom Mandrake. There's also some interesting stuff about the original film at the end.

[Cory S · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 or 3.6 rounded up

These types of comic movie tie-ins so often feel trashy and cheap but I tried this because I love Hammer. Pleasantly surprised because it feels like a lot of love went into this. A comic fan with no knowledge of the film could pick it up and enjoy it. Art is very solid but nothing really stood out in particular.

[Johanna Haas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pulpy fun. No depth, but I didn't expect it. It's another set of adventures that expands from the mythos of the movie. Has way more breasts than it actually needs. And way more vampires.

[Murray Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captain Kronos is a fun read, based on the Hammer film character Kronos and his helpers take on vampires.

[Dennis Lynch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good artwork, well told story.

[Druss · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent romp. In keeping with the film. And extra context. Great stuff!!

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you'd ever wanted a sequel to one of Hammer Films' best horror films, this is a great way to go. Interesting expansion of characters, great art, and a rollicking good vampire tale!

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captain Kronos is IMO Hammer Horror’s best film and this book is the sequel the film deserved. I hope there were be further adventures.