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Blood Stained Teeth, Volume 1: Bite Me
Meet Atticus Sloane: misanthropic criminal, avid vinyl collector, and member of the aristocratic Vampire cabal the First Borns. For the right price, he'll turn you into a Vampire, too. After all—immortality isn't cheap.
CHRISTIAN WARD, the Eisner Award-winning co-creator of ODY-C, Invisible Kingdom, and Machine Gun Wizards, and red-hot artist PATRIC REYNOLDS (NITA HAWES' NIGHTMARE BLOG, The Mask) bring you a fast-paced 100 Bullets-style crime saga with fangs!
Collects BLOOD STAINED TEETH #1-5
CHRISTIAN WARD, the Eisner Award-winning co-creator of ODY-C, Invisible Kingdom, and Machine Gun Wizards, and red-hot artist PATRIC REYNOLDS (NITA HAWES' NIGHTMARE BLOG, The Mask) bring you a fast-paced 100 Bullets-style crime saga with fangs!
Collects BLOOD STAINED TEETH #1-5
141 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2022
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October 3, 2022
It's vampires, and it's vampires precisely like you have seen them before. No surprises here.
Main character sires "sips", mongrel vampires, and he is ordered to kill all the sips he has been creating for cash money, there are too many of them, and they're attracting too much attention or something? It's never really explained very well, making the motivation quite weak. It's one of those story set-ups where I found it hard to care.
Anyway, lots of average vampire stuff, and even a silly drugs sequence, but I kept wondering why I should care about this character that isn't very likeable or interesting, and about this story that seems badly motivated.
(Picked up an ARC through Edelweiss)
Main character sires "sips", mongrel vampires, and he is ordered to kill all the sips he has been creating for cash money, there are too many of them, and they're attracting too much attention or something? It's never really explained very well, making the motivation quite weak. It's one of those story set-ups where I found it hard to care.
Anyway, lots of average vampire stuff, and even a silly drugs sequence, but I kept wondering why I should care about this character that isn't very likeable or interesting, and about this story that seems badly motivated.
(Picked up an ARC through Edelweiss)
October 30, 2026
everyone is boring and butt-ugly.
January 6, 2023
This was a decent vamp story.
I enjoyed the idea of having a vampire who made a bunch of vampires and then has to kill them because the big bads will kill him if he doesn't. So got this urgency that creates some really fun moments but the characters...they're just not clicking with me. The main one is fun enough with his sidekick, but the rest? I can't even tell you their names that's how much of a blur they became after leaving the pages.
But yeah it's decent, art is good, and it's a fun book for vampire fans.
I enjoyed the idea of having a vampire who made a bunch of vampires and then has to kill them because the big bads will kill him if he doesn't. So got this urgency that creates some really fun moments but the characters...they're just not clicking with me. The main one is fun enough with his sidekick, but the rest? I can't even tell you their names that's how much of a blur they became after leaving the pages.
But yeah it's decent, art is good, and it's a fun book for vampire fans.
September 18, 2022
Ultimately this gets a middling score of 2.5/5 because it completely failed to follow through on the fun issue #1 promised. It was a great debut that made me sub to the book without hesitation but from the second issue on the book just spins its wheels. The fact that there is no closure or status quo change at the end of the arc forecasts just more of the same repetitiveness so I’m stepping away from this series now.
December 22, 2022
I really wanted to love this series, but it’s honestly more of the same regurgitated vampire mythos.
March 13, 2023
I was sent a copy of this book via Edelweiss + in exchange for my honest review.
Blood Stained Teeth by Christian Ward is a unique take on a vampire tale. Just when you think every story regarding vampires has been told, Ward presents a world where immortality isn't cheap and for the right price, Atticus Sloane will turn you into a vampire. Atticus, one of the first borns (basically just an OG vampire) soon attracts the attention of the other first borns who aren't fans of what he's doing. In fact, they're the complete opposite. His "sips" are attracting too much attention and they essentially tell Atticus to kill them or be killed himself. However, when Atticus has turned so many people, this is no easy task but with the threat of his own death looming over his head, he gets to it. But killing vampires is never simple, is it?
I was very pleasantly surprised by this read. In stories, vampires are always displayed as transcending the human world. Living outside of it and very rarely mingling with it. However, in this world, I liked that they too need money to survive. I liked the attachments that Atticus had formed to his friend and how this guided his moral compass at points. The threat of looming death added an urgency to this story that mad it fast paced and interesting and I can't wait to finish the series in the next trade.
Blood Stained Teeth by Christian Ward is a unique take on a vampire tale. Just when you think every story regarding vampires has been told, Ward presents a world where immortality isn't cheap and for the right price, Atticus Sloane will turn you into a vampire. Atticus, one of the first borns (basically just an OG vampire) soon attracts the attention of the other first borns who aren't fans of what he's doing. In fact, they're the complete opposite. His "sips" are attracting too much attention and they essentially tell Atticus to kill them or be killed himself. However, when Atticus has turned so many people, this is no easy task but with the threat of his own death looming over his head, he gets to it. But killing vampires is never simple, is it?
I was very pleasantly surprised by this read. In stories, vampires are always displayed as transcending the human world. Living outside of it and very rarely mingling with it. However, in this world, I liked that they too need money to survive. I liked the attachments that Atticus had formed to his friend and how this guided his moral compass at points. The threat of looming death added an urgency to this story that mad it fast paced and interesting and I can't wait to finish the series in the next trade.
September 2, 2022
(Thank you to Edelweiss for providing a review copy)
One thing that sticks out in this comic is the art style. It is incredible, mesmerizing, almost blinding. It has vibrant colors, sharp lines, and reminds me of pop art.
This is a vampire story. In the world of the comic there are 2 types of vampires, those who are born and those who are made. The story revolves around a vampire called Atticus Sloane, who is a member of the First Borns. He turns humans into vampires called sips for the right price. But everything changes when he gets an ultimatum from the council of First borns: kill every single sip he made or get killed.
Since this is only the first part, the story merely scratches the main premise. I think it was pretty cool. It kept me engaged. I'd love to continue with the series. I did find the story a bit confusing in the beginning because we are plunged into it with very little explanation but you can easily get into it. There is a lot of violence and cursing, which may not be everyone's cup of tea.
One thing that sticks out in this comic is the art style. It is incredible, mesmerizing, almost blinding. It has vibrant colors, sharp lines, and reminds me of pop art.
This is a vampire story. In the world of the comic there are 2 types of vampires, those who are born and those who are made. The story revolves around a vampire called Atticus Sloane, who is a member of the First Borns. He turns humans into vampires called sips for the right price. But everything changes when he gets an ultimatum from the council of First borns: kill every single sip he made or get killed.
Since this is only the first part, the story merely scratches the main premise. I think it was pretty cool. It kept me engaged. I'd love to continue with the series. I did find the story a bit confusing in the beginning because we are plunged into it with very little explanation but you can easily get into it. There is a lot of violence and cursing, which may not be everyone's cup of tea.
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October 6, 2022So I’m not rating this yet. This felt very unfinished and missing important info. I think the advance copy I got to review was faulty. Either way this has a lot of promise and. Want to check out the finished copy to see what mine is missing.
September 6, 2022
It has a very American Vampire feel -- rogue against the council - vibe, but the contrived nature of the tale is a bit to outlandish to suspend disbelief and just enjoy the story.
November 25, 2022
A vampire has to hunt half-vampires and it looks pretty sometimes but really there's nothing to this plot why bother with it. Most ho-hum generic thing. No real spark to it. Nothing unique about vampires. The lettering is pretty kick-ass though.
September 28, 2022
Years before K6BD there was a thing where a bloke was tasked with putting paid to a thousand demons, or some other number, or else there'd be trouble. (Was there a tattoo that vanished with each one he slayed, or have I dreamt this all?) This is the exact same plot, except it's a vampire who has to rid the world of all the scummy lowlifes he's turned, before they get just too noticeable and newsworthy. Oh, and before they are all spilling too much on the socials, he has just one month to do it.
He also has horrific colouring to contend with – a grungy dayglo like no other, which is supposed to make this a stand-out book, if you believe the puff quotes, but made this really unlovable if you ask me. What is also to its detriment is the closing beat here, thrusting a different subject down our throats at far too late a stage. Beyond that, the jury must remain out on the use of Bram Stoker as a character, and so all we're left with is the fact the story does what it has to do without reverting to some weak, baddy-of-the-month anthology of offings. Oh, and this world's variant on Chas Chandler is not just allowed to go through things unscathed. And yet none of that really justifies three and a half stars, leaving me only a smidge on the positive side of things here. Three and a quarter? No, that would be too paradoxical as I'd hate the book for making me use smaller fractions, therefore it would lose marks. And anyway, a smudge is more in keeping given these visuals.
He also has horrific colouring to contend with – a grungy dayglo like no other, which is supposed to make this a stand-out book, if you believe the puff quotes, but made this really unlovable if you ask me. What is also to its detriment is the closing beat here, thrusting a different subject down our throats at far too late a stage. Beyond that, the jury must remain out on the use of Bram Stoker as a character, and so all we're left with is the fact the story does what it has to do without reverting to some weak, baddy-of-the-month anthology of offings. Oh, and this world's variant on Chas Chandler is not just allowed to go through things unscathed. And yet none of that really justifies three and a half stars, leaving me only a smidge on the positive side of things here. Three and a quarter? No, that would be too paradoxical as I'd hate the book for making me use smaller fractions, therefore it would lose marks. And anyway, a smudge is more in keeping given these visuals.
August 11, 2025
It was just… a bit bland.
I read a lot of vampire lit so I never expect completely fresh concepts but this felt generic in terms of story. It also feels extremely repetitive, like each issue is reading the same chapter over and over again.
I did like the art style, and the grittiness and heavy pen did lend nicely to the atmosphere.
However I found it hard to feel intrigued by any characters, other than one who was barely featured.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// blood drinking, car accident, explosion, murder, cannibalism, hospital scenes, mentions of cancer, gore, alcohol, bodies.
I read a lot of vampire lit so I never expect completely fresh concepts but this felt generic in terms of story. It also feels extremely repetitive, like each issue is reading the same chapter over and over again.
I did like the art style, and the grittiness and heavy pen did lend nicely to the atmosphere.
However I found it hard to feel intrigued by any characters, other than one who was barely featured.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// blood drinking, car accident, explosion, murder, cannibalism, hospital scenes, mentions of cancer, gore, alcohol, bodies.
November 4, 2026
3.5/5⭐️
This was definitely an interesting take on vampires. The aspect I enjoyed most about this collected edition was the beautiful art and its gripping storyline; the art style did make it difficult to follow and understand the characters at times but it was still easily understood with the overall panels. Atticus is a unique take on the typical vampire who simply doesn’t give a fuck, plagued by the death of his friend and familiar, Joey, who seemingly haunts him as a form of consciousness affecting how his decisions are made; perhaps even a hallucination seeing as he speaks to him.
This was definitely an interesting take on vampires. The aspect I enjoyed most about this collected edition was the beautiful art and its gripping storyline; the art style did make it difficult to follow and understand the characters at times but it was still easily understood with the overall panels. Atticus is a unique take on the typical vampire who simply doesn’t give a fuck, plagued by the death of his friend and familiar, Joey, who seemingly haunts him as a form of consciousness affecting how his decisions are made; perhaps even a hallucination seeing as he speaks to him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 1, 2022
A ho-hum vampire story that doesn't have much original. It's about a vampire who is in trouble for making other vampires to earn cash. The vampire council has given him a month to track all of these vamps down and kill them. The story and characters are paper thin. The art is fine. The colors though are garish and clash. They also appear to just be thrown at the page in large splotches instead of actually complementing the art. I found them to be a real eyesore.
September 14, 2023
A cant miss premise that does not miss, and still adds a bit on top of that. Great art by Christian Ward and Patric Reynolds and great coloring by Heather Moore. Great lettering by Hassan Otsmane - Elhaou
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September 22, 2022Like so many great comics artists before him, Christian Ward has clearly been struck by the realisation that you can make more money for less work as a writer, even if you're only quite good at that - just one more of the ways in which capitalism spoils everything, which appropriately is also one of the themes of the story. To be fair, Ward is still doing some of the art here, collaborating in unspecified fashion with Patric Reynolds and colourist Heather Moore, with results that have a suitably elegant, toxic sheen; there's even one trip sequence that's pure Ward. And as a writer, he does have a solid pitch: vampire entrepreneur Atticus Sloane has been caught turning humans for cash after an influencer livestreamed a feeding; now he must kill his spawn or the vampire council will kill him. Which sets up a decent case of the week story, and is played out with some snappy dialogue, even if I never altogether got a sense of how vampire society worked that he was in this bind, or why the vamp responsible for the ruling (his identity a nice touch) appears to be working against himself. Even so, it ends on a sufficiently tantalising cliffhanger, and looks distinct enough, that I'd definitely check out a second volume.
(Edelweiss ARC)
(Edelweiss ARC)
February 16, 2023
Loved the art! The story kept me entertained, although it is quite similar to other vampire tales. Still, can you read too much vampire stuff? I don’t think so!
September 16, 2022
Meet Atticus Sloane - vampire, entrepreneur, bastard. He's been charged by the vampire council to track down all the Sips (humans-turned-vampire) he's created over the years, and he doesn't have long to do it. That's where that whole bastard thing comes in.
It's astounding really that people keep coming up with new set-ups for vampire stories, and yet here we are with Blood Stained Teeth, which once again reinvents the vampire premise and throws us head first into its world kicking and screaming.
What's fun about BST is that the main character is actually a bit of a tool. He's not entirely unlikeable, but it's easy to root both for and against him since he's basically preying on human vulnerabilities to further his own agenda and screw up everyone else's. But he's also oddly charismatic, and he moves through the world with a certain gravitas that means he commands the story work around him even when he's on the back foot. And then you'll flip the page and he'll be getting his ass kicked instead, which is just hilarious. Atticus Sloane may be one of my favourite new characters this year.
On art we have Patric Reynolds, whose visuals are rock solid. The true star here though is Heather Moore's colour choices which wash the whole world in neon and elevate the look of the book to another level. There are also some pages by Christian Ward himself in the final issue, and that's always a treat.
BST may look like just another vampire story on the surface, but an innovative premise, lovely colours, and a brilliant asshole of a main character make it stand head (and neck) above the rest.
It's astounding really that people keep coming up with new set-ups for vampire stories, and yet here we are with Blood Stained Teeth, which once again reinvents the vampire premise and throws us head first into its world kicking and screaming.
What's fun about BST is that the main character is actually a bit of a tool. He's not entirely unlikeable, but it's easy to root both for and against him since he's basically preying on human vulnerabilities to further his own agenda and screw up everyone else's. But he's also oddly charismatic, and he moves through the world with a certain gravitas that means he commands the story work around him even when he's on the back foot. And then you'll flip the page and he'll be getting his ass kicked instead, which is just hilarious. Atticus Sloane may be one of my favourite new characters this year.
On art we have Patric Reynolds, whose visuals are rock solid. The true star here though is Heather Moore's colour choices which wash the whole world in neon and elevate the look of the book to another level. There are also some pages by Christian Ward himself in the final issue, and that's always a treat.
BST may look like just another vampire story on the surface, but an innovative premise, lovely colours, and a brilliant asshole of a main character make it stand head (and neck) above the rest.
April 28, 2023
Blood Stained Teeth added a new premise to the vampire genre that I hadn't read about before... Not all vampires can create other vampires. This simple change adds another level to the "old vampires versus new vampires" subgenre like that in American Vampire (if you haven't read those, I highly recommend them!).
Because there are no uncontrollable hoards of new undead, the plot isn't driven by who's army is bigger but by murkier motives and some unexpected developments. I definitely want to read the next installment.
Because there are no uncontrollable hoards of new undead, the plot isn't driven by who's army is bigger but by murkier motives and some unexpected developments. I definitely want to read the next installment.
February 9, 2023
An excellent quick read that puts a good spin on vampires. Atticus Sloane is "Mr. Bite", a First-born vampire for hire who will bite and turn anyone for a price. When the public eye is dangerously close to knowing vampires exist, a high ranking First Born issues Atticus an ultimatum: Go kill all the Sips (vampires converted by a First Born) you created in 30 days, or we will kill you.
So... off his journey starts...
Unfortunately, there is a Sip who is also a Doctor, who is using Vamp blood to discover the cure for Cancer. How will she factor into this story? Did Atticus convert her?
It will be interesting to see how long this story gets drawn out and how far they take it. For now, I am entertained and interested to continue.
Recommend.
So... off his journey starts...
Unfortunately, there is a Sip who is also a Doctor, who is using Vamp blood to discover the cure for Cancer. How will she factor into this story? Did Atticus convert her?
It will be interesting to see how long this story gets drawn out and how far they take it. For now, I am entertained and interested to continue.
Recommend.
January 8, 2023
Eh this was fine? I'm not sure if we as readers are supposed to be enjoying the several fight scenes as the main character goes on with his task of killing all of the subpar vampires that he has sired, known as "sips." I found it kind of boring, and if we were supposed to feel that anything deep about the human condition was being communicated/portrayed by the different sips, I definitely wasn't affected in that way. An overarching storyline is barely introduced in this volume, and the chaotic art with neon coloring was difficult and unenjoyable for me to read, even if I can see that the creators were going for a 80s grimy urban aesthetic.
June 28, 2024
A modern vampire horror that deals with the troubles of trying to live when you’re undead in today’s world…only for the first horns to find out and force you to clean up your mess…
Blood Stained Teeth by Christian J. Ward and Patric Reynolds is a cautionary tale of trying to make a living as a vampire and what happens when you get caught…
Vampires are a myth…at least to most of the world, but within their private society there are Two classes…first borne (sort of like natural vampires) and “sips” (the ones turned by others). Most sips serve a purpose but let’s say a dumb “young” vampire named Atticus has been making a living a few decades turning folks…and the first born council decides he’s made too many and jeapriduzes their delicate society…
Either he kills his misbegotten “children” or Atticus dies…but there’s just the problem of finding them all…
Interesting world as it gives a look at a sort of vampire society in the modern world and how it interacts with humanity under the radar….
Blood Stained Teeth by Christian J. Ward and Patric Reynolds is a cautionary tale of trying to make a living as a vampire and what happens when you get caught…
Vampires are a myth…at least to most of the world, but within their private society there are Two classes…first borne (sort of like natural vampires) and “sips” (the ones turned by others). Most sips serve a purpose but let’s say a dumb “young” vampire named Atticus has been making a living a few decades turning folks…and the first born council decides he’s made too many and jeapriduzes their delicate society…
Either he kills his misbegotten “children” or Atticus dies…but there’s just the problem of finding them all…
Interesting world as it gives a look at a sort of vampire society in the modern world and how it interacts with humanity under the radar….
September 24, 2026
Wasn’t horrible, but I’m pretty underwhelmed with the story. I wish that we would’ve learned more about how the hierarchy of vampires work, because that’s the most interesting part of the story, and yet, it gets next to zero focus. Then, each issue, while never mediocre, feels like it would work a lot better as 50 minute episodes of a show, or at least 2-3 issue arcs. The limited page time doesn’t really allow for a lot of tension or interesting development. For example, I would’ve liked to have seen more of the relationship between the main character and his “ghost” sidekick. Particularly because the homoeroticism that the flashback they did show had was interesting. The cancer storyline also feels tonally incoherent with the rest of the book. The most outstanding things about the book are its art, and coloring. They’re the only thing that feel quite unique, particularly the coloring style. Although, I do think that the art felt stiff at times.
November 4, 2022
Atticus Sloane, a churlish and degenerate vampire, is tasked with hunting down every other vampire he's turned or face the wrath of the elite vampiric cabal. The comic is very much framed as the tradition "monster of the week" format, with each issue having Atticus take on a new mongrel vampire (referred to as "sips"), many of whom have become better vampires (and even people) than Atticus. Indeed, Atticus' attitude makes him a difficult protagonist to root for, but I actually enjoy having the occasional misanthrope headlining a story. The individual stories are okay enough, but I found myself incredibly compelled by Patric Reynolds' gorgeous artwork. The rough texturing coupled with Heather Moore's garish colors schemes make for a very unique design that I find so appealing.
This has been a fun enough comic that I'll definitely continue on for another volume.
This has been a fun enough comic that I'll definitely continue on for another volume.
August 22, 2023
Two and a half stars rounded up. This isn't terrible, but we're given no reason to care about the main character, Atticus Sloan, a "first born" vampire who is tasked by the Vampire Ruling Council with tracking down and killing all of his "sips" (terrible name) or humans that he's turned over the years, usually in exchange for cash. The art is decent and there's an interesting subplot about a vampire doctor, but the over-arching plot just doesn't really work as it's set up. Each issue has Atticus tracking down another sip and most of time I was wondering why he'd ever get involved with these people (all of them real assholes) to begin with. It just isn't enough of a hook to really drive a series, though I suppose I'll give the second volume a try.
March 16, 2023
I was surprised at the negative reviews. The story has a unique plot, characters, many complex story lines where info is revealed, it's consistent and really fun. Please point to me where this has been done, several times before, bc I read a lot and have never encountered it before. :D
At first I wasn't crazy about the art style, but it grew on me. It's obvious why the colors are chosen and why it's pictured as it is, because it accompanies the storyline.
I hope this one doesn't get stopped bc a bunch of egotists left a bunch of low ratings. It's hard to find good non-superhero storylines that don't get ruined before the story ends.
At first I wasn't crazy about the art style, but it grew on me. It's obvious why the colors are chosen and why it's pictured as it is, because it accompanies the storyline.
I hope this one doesn't get stopped bc a bunch of egotists left a bunch of low ratings. It's hard to find good non-superhero storylines that don't get ruined before the story ends.
December 18, 2022
Note: I received access to this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
It hurts my eyes to look at the colors used together and the high contrast look, but damn is the artwork effective. I'm not attached to any characters yet, but it looks like it's going for a "monster of the week" thing with the premise of a greater vampire tasked with hunting down all of the lesser vampires he has previously turned. The first volume might not have sunk its hooks into me yet (you thought I was going to say "teeth," didn't you?) but it has potential!
It hurts my eyes to look at the colors used together and the high contrast look, but damn is the artwork effective. I'm not attached to any characters yet, but it looks like it's going for a "monster of the week" thing with the premise of a greater vampire tasked with hunting down all of the lesser vampires he has previously turned. The first volume might not have sunk its hooks into me yet (you thought I was going to say "teeth," didn't you?) but it has potential!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 6, 2023
I wanted to love this. I REALLY wanted to. Usually, this type of story is right up my alley. But man I really didn't care for this one. I felt like the dialog was really all over the place. I like the premise of the story for sure. But I feel like it wasn't executed well enough for me to stay intrigued. The art is the real redeeming factor. Well ... more so the coloring. Heather Moore did a wonderful job on this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 21, 2023
Only three stars for this comic series? Here’s why.
The series deals with two types of vampire with the First Born intending to wipe out the Sips. I’m no great fan of horror comics and the artwork is not clear nor detailed. I’m too old-fashioned as I prefer clear detailed illustrations. The story is reasonably good and this is just the first volume. Just not really my cup of tea. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The series deals with two types of vampire with the First Born intending to wipe out the Sips. I’m no great fan of horror comics and the artwork is not clear nor detailed. I’m too old-fashioned as I prefer clear detailed illustrations. The story is reasonably good and this is just the first volume. Just not really my cup of tea. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 9, 2023
Frankly just rather boring. I didn't care for the default art style, none of the characters are likable, the plot doesn't grab you, and none of the reasons I enjoy vampires in fiction are given attention. The only vaguely interesting part was the set up with the nurse/doctor vampire subplot. She should have been the main character instead and her plot should have taken center stage
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