Tomb of Dracula: The Complete Collection Vol. 2

Tomb of Dracula: The Complete Collection #2

by Marv Wolfman

Open the tomb once again for tales filled with bloodsuckers, cultists and things risen from the grave! When Dracula attempts to feed on Jack Russell's friend Topaz, its time for a vampire versus Werewolf-by-Night showdown -with the Darkhold as the prize! Blade the vampire hunter closes in, but will the Lord of Darkness be burned by Doctor Sun? It's stakes on a plane when Drac's fl ight is hijacked -and the Montesi Formula might spell doom for all vampires! Discover the beginnings of Dracula's feud with the wizard Cagliostro, and meet Lilith - his devastating daughter! Plus: Spider-Man! Hannibal King! And tales from Dracula's centuries-long life, including a clash with Frankenstein's monster! COLLECTING: TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) 16-25, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) 15, GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN 1, GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS 1, GIANT-SIZE DRACULA 2, FRANKENSTEIN 7-9, DRACULA LIVES 5-7

Genres: Comics, Horror, Graphic Novels, Marvel, Collections, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics

496 pages, Paperback

First published October 2, 2018

About the author

Marvin A. "Marv" Wolfman is an award-winning American comic book writer. He is best known for lengthy runs on The Tomb of Dracula, creating Blade for Marvel Comics, and The New Teen Titans for DC Comics.

Reviews

[Bob Wolniak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second volume includes Dracula Lives material and Giant size chillers in addition to the classic Tomb issues. This five volume set is one of the high water marks of Bronze Age comics. Truly a great collection. It is one of the best cases in the 70s where a writer and artist remain committed and consistent over the long haul. I put this up there among the best creative teams with other great runs of the mid to late 70s like Claremont/Byrne on X-Men, and Thomas/Buscema on Conan.

[Michael P. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This graphic collection reprints the Dracula stories from TOMB OF DRACULA 16-24 and DRACULA LIVES! vol. 2, #1-7. The books was destined for four stars until I came to the DRACULA LIVES! stories, which are nearly half the book and most seem like lesser work. Marv Wolfman is still awful when writing dialog from non-white and non-American cultures, which does not help. Fortunately, such characters are sparingly used in these stories.

[I.D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some strong stories but things are beginning to get s little muddled with all the cross overs and location jumping. I get that these are collected from multiple sources so that’s bound to happen but it still breaks up the flow. Definitely a series worth checking out though if you’re into Dracula and Hammer horror stuff.

[Matt Sautman · Rating 4 out of 5]

These stories aren't the best written comics from Marvel's classic 70s era horror, there is a campy endearing, though at times problematic, quality to Dracula's misadventures that make the color issues of Tomb of Dracula fun to read. The Black and White issues of Dracula Lives in this collection, while at times aesthetically pleasing, can also be difficult to read. For people interested in Marvel horror and/or an early appearance of Blade, this might be worth checking out, but this isn't as literary as Gerber's Marvel horror titles.

[Johnathon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb collection of the classic horror series that further expands the characters and universe, along with cementing "Tomb of Dracula" into the overall Marvel universe as he has an encounter with Spider-Man. The main series remains the highlight, with Marv Wolfman's writing and Gene Colan's atmospheric art, while the additions of the Spider-Man, Werewolf By Night, and Frankenstein stories make fun reads. Plus, the black and white "Dracula Lives" reprints give more diverse depictions on the character, along with edgier content. All in all, a must read for comic book fans.

[Robert McCallum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Top quality marvel comics from the 70’s

Top class material from the 70’s.

Tomb of Dracula is widely regarded as one of the top marvel titles in the 70’s and in this 2nd volume it clearly has found its stride. Stories, art - both complement each other superbly.

Good character development as well across both Dracula and the supporting casts - not just mindless battle, some really good and interesting plots.

Highly recommended

[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gems include drunken pirates besiege Castle Drac, in 1785 Drac v. Cagliostro, John Buscema draws Drac freed in the storming of the Bastille, Drac v. skeleton, Drac does From Russia w/ Love, Werewolf by Night 2parter, Drac & Rach snowbound, Dr. Sun 2parter, Lilith debuts, Drac v. a lightning-casting Soviet vamp, Drac infiltrates the Vatican, Drac does Watergate, & Drac does a Lovecraft tale

[Shawn Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stuff

I was never overly enthusiastic about this book when it first came out. I'm not sure if it's the rosy lens of nostalgia, but I have really been enjoying the living hell out of it. Still not sold on Gene Colon's artwork. Sorry Gene.