DC vs. Vampires #1

DC vs. Vampires #1

by James Tynion IV, Matthew Rosenberg, Otto Schmidt (Illustrator)

The Justice League has long protected Earth from all manner of foreign and alien invaders over the years, always keeping a vigilant eye to the skies for the next threat. But what if the threat was already walking the Earth…hiding in plain sight…watching…waiting for their moment to strike… In the tradition of DCeased comes a terrifying new series from the twisted minds of James Tynion IV (Nice House on the Lake; Something is Killing the Children), Matthew Rosenberg (The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox; 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank; Hawkeye), and Otto Schmidt that will tear the Justice League apart in their war with the undead!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Superheroes, Horror, Graphic Novels, Vampires

27 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 26, 2021

About the author

Prior to his first professional work, Tynion was a student of Scott Snyder's at Sarah Lawrence College. A few years later, he worked as for Vertigo as Fables editor Shelly Bond's intern. In late 2011, with DC deciding to give Batman (written by Snyder) a back up feature, Tynion was brought in by request of Snyder to script the back ups he had plotted. Tynion would later do the same with the Batman Annual #1, which was also co-plotted by Snyder. Beginning in September 2012, with DC's 0 issue month for the New 52, Tynion will be writing Talon, with art by Guillem March. In early 2013 it was announced that he'd take over writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws in April.

Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.

Reviews

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big Dceased/Injustice vibes. Great tone, good intro, fucked up deaths. Sign me up!

[Hilary "Fox" · Rating 4 out of 5]

After loving Hawkeye: Freefall as much as I did, I couldn't wait to get my paws on this new collaboration between Michael Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt. Especially with Green Arrow as prominently on the cover as he is. This mini-series has been touted as being similar to the much-loved DCeased - but I've not yet read much of that so I can't entirely compare.

Vampires are taking over the world, much as the title implies. When one goes to warn the JLA about this, he ends up being in for a bad time as there is already a traitor in the Justice League's midst. The bulk of this first issue is, by its very nature, exposition - but it promises a rollicking ride. I enjoyed spotting Ollie hidden throughout a few of the panels, and the stark change in coloring and style between the main story and the flashbacks.

It's a promising start. Not amazing, but still extremely entertaining. The vampire's handy-dandy little flowchart of plans gives me hopes for who else might be dragged into the fray as the story goes on and that has me very excited for what more is to come.

[Robert Ropars · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice to see some DC horror

Just in time for Halloween a DC
horror is story: JL vs Vampires. Nuff said. Worth checking out and looking forward to future issues.

[Etienne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A big melting pot of Dc heroes and villain with a vampire vibe. Interesting, but a bit too young, too lighthearted for me. I will check out one or two more issue to make up my mind, but so far not that impress by it, but it was entertaining.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great first issue. Someone is trying to lead the vampires to taking over the world. One person has been trying to get this vital information to the right people so they can try and stop this from happening. Definitely looking forward to to the rest of this.

[Mr. Cody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the biggest fan of this type of alternate universe spiel. Not a big fan of the cliches: oh? Wanna see your favorite comic book character die a shocking and gruesome death? Step right in!

The reason I gave it 4 stars is the twist genuinely surprised me ;)

[Marcelo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Diversão despretenciosa

Se você curtiu a série DCeased, tem grande chances de gostar desta nova série, que leva a assinatura de James Tynion IV e Matthew Rosemberg no roteiro.

J.T.IV já tem boas histórias no currículo (li os primeiros arcos de "Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1", Image Comics e achei bem interessante) e M.R. escreveu o divertidíssimo "4 Kids Walk into a Bank #1 (Black Mask - se não conhece, vale a pena.)

Trama

A Vampirada parece se organizar para assumir o controle deste nosso mundão.
Qual a melhor estratégia?
Comece pelos que vão se tornar "fortes aliados", uma vez "vampirizados".

Muito legal são as referências ao desenho antigo dos Superamigos ("SuperFriends") - a Sala de Justiça e a aquela nave que é a "Sala de Justiça" da Legião do Mal, estão lá.
Além de Zan e Jayna (SuperGêmeos).





Leitura pra passar o tempo, sem exigir muito do cérebro. :)

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Off to a good start. I be hoping this is the beginning of a run similiar in success to . I really enjoyed that series and the sequels as well. Vampires this time around. Looking spooky & creepy. Let's try not to kill off Batman so early this time.

[Nightwing’s Thiccness · Rating 5 out of 5]

You like Nightwing because of his thicc ass? Well now he’s a sexy vampire. Well he was already sexy, but now he’s a vampire, therefore…sexy vampire.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not so slick trying to subtly include the title “I, Vampire” in a letter.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. I knew I wanted to read it from the first ad I saw in another comic. DC vs Vampires?? Yes! Plus, the cover is great and reminds me of the Archie Horror Comics I miss so much. The interior doesn't disappoint. The story is mysterious and intriguing but also, yes, gruesome. I love Schmidt's art. I think it's perfect that he did his own coloring because the colors really matter for a book like this, and the tones he chose are just perfect to convey the action. There are a couple of twists and surprising plot points that make this book even more interesting. I can't wait to read #2, and I'm so happy Pete from the comic store put this series on hold for me, so I won't have to worry about it getting sold out.

[John Shaw · Rating 1 out of 5]

Total shite.
Problem the 1st : unseen VAMPIRE CONSPIRICY. Growing in the shadows until it's TOO LATE.
-honey, it's been done, and better.

Problem the 2nd : The vampire is the one you least suspect. Hal Jordan? Really

Problem the 3rd : How in the HELLS are bog standard vampires turning SUPER Heroes?????

Problem the 4th : And the Big Bad, the vampire King, most powerful vampire in the world, the one who killed the old Queen and conquered the vampire nation, who outsmarted ALL those damn heroes is........Dick Grayson. /: Colour me perplexed.

Absolute rubbish.

[Daunte Gaiter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the story, but I can't help but think that the comics always make The JL look stupid like the vamps took over DC so easily. But overall great plotline, can't wait for issue six. WAIT ALSO (spoiler alert) HOW DID THEY GET SUPERMAN, LIKE HOW STUPID CAN THIS MAN GET. YOU ARE LITERALLY MADE OUT OF SOME OF THE STRONGEST ELEMENTS IN THE UNIVERSE, HOW DO YOU GET BIT BY A VAMPIRE. This guy just be finding ways to lose.

[James Rodrigues · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the vein of DCeased, the DC Universe contends with another potentially world-ending threat. This time, vampires, as the threat is told by Andrew Bennett arriving at the Hall of Justice. An introductory issue that's mainly set-up and exposition, although it has a wonderful artwork and a fantastically grisly tone that promises great things to come from this series.

[Chris Tower · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great! I came to this book because of incessant recent ads in DC comics. I figured, why not. I liked the drawing of Batgirl. I don't usually god for these alt history/horror things, like the zombies books or Metal. But this one was surprisingly much better than I expected and REALLY good. I am wondering when the next volume is due... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! (If you like this kind of thing).

[Annemarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lot more serious than I expected, and I actually really liked it. I haven't read any justice league or green lantern comics before, but this was actually a really strong start. (Yes I'm surprised, can you blame me?) I didn't see the plottwist coming either. The first one that is. I think I'm really going to enjoy this series of it stays as strong as it started.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was not a big fan of the art at all and the first 2/3 of the book didn't do much for me but then the last third hit and it was sweet. The blender was grisly in all the right ways and the twist at the end had me ready to stick with this.

[A Fan of Comics · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an opening.

I was wondering if this series was going to be as good as Dceased, and with this first issue, it just might be better. Vampires are taking over and some have already infiltrated the Justice League! Like the art and wasn’t expecting the ending, off to a good start.

[Ren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. Fantastic. No notes, just amazing horror and a setup that I'm so here for. It's no secret lately that I've been into DC stuff, but when I found out about this I had to give it a shot. This is super fun, and such a great alternate universe story, and I have nothing but high hopes.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a wild ride! I wasn't sure what to think about it going in, honestly--I've taken a break from reading DC. But after reading Marvel's Blood Hunt event, this spoke to me and convinced me to give DC another try. And I am loving this idea so far!

[Valentina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Decidí adentrarme más en DC, y si bien quizá no es el cómic que recomiende alguien para iniciar me llamo la atención jsjs
Si estas iniciando mejor no por aquí, ya que hay muchos personajes y más que todo en la Bati Familia, lo cual puede perder a quienes no conozcan mucho

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent start

This was a good start. The easy comparison is with the 'DCeased'comics. Hopefully this is just as good if not better.

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things get a tad . . . RED. 🦇

[Lucien Montaño · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesante

Es un buen inicio , me recuerda dceased, tiene un poco de humor sádico, por ahora va generando buenas expectativas

[Em · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot better than I was expecting!! Love the colours and the art in this and I’m excited to see where it goes! I love these weird alternate reality scenarios

[Lilly]

meme belongs to scarletbirbs on tumblr.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ngl, I wasn't expecting the blender.

[som ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱₊˚⊹ · Rating 4 out of 5]

*3.75

[nat ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

HAL WTF ARE YOU DOING 😭

[belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing run so far! The art is beautiful and I love how the storyline has started. Definitely didn’t expect that ending.