DC COMICS
Written by Scott Snyder | Drawn by Rafael Albuquerque
At one point in issue #9, a monologuing ne’er do well catches himself and snarks “But enough history.” That statement can be applied to American Vampire’s current arc in full, as Scott Snyder’s script continues to swell with excessive back-story and unseen links. It’s a tricky criticism given how interesting this ancillary material truly is, but the book’s monthly structure makes it virtually impossible to remember every little connection from issue to issue. Continuity baggage aside, we’re treated to another engaging issue as the divergent stories of Skinner and Pearl each take some harrowing leaps. The fun of this arc has been seeing Skinner so out of place, something Snyder advances well with his muted but layered interactions. Rafael Albuquerque provides a similar soft touch, his grisly goings offset by some moments of tender vulnerability. He and colorist Dave McCaig continue to prove an excellent tandem, McCaig’s cool greens and sticky reds meshing perfectly with Albuquerque’s escalating frights. -Jeff
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