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Vampire vs. Vampire
Boy Vampire Vol. 1: The Resurrection
Creators: Carlos Trillo, writer; Eduardo Risso, artist.
SAF Comics, 132 pages, $9.95
So? Not exactly a vampire story in the traditional sense, "Boy Vampire" follows two immortal characters — a nameless 10-year old former prince and Ahmasi, the oft-naked vengeful female antagonist of the series — whose wounds heal each time the sun rises. It's like a mature readers take on the classic Mad magazine strip "Spy vs. Spy," with two unkillable characters exchanging various acts of brutality upon one another through the ages, only to each be reborn to fight again with the dawn.
The moody settings, dynamic compositions and expressive characters that mark Eduardo Risso as a master storyteller can be easily seen in these early pages, even while he was developing as an artist. Though not quite as refined as his "100 Bullets" work, fans of Risso will not be disappointed.
Despite a sometimes awkward translation, the fun storyline combined with Risso's innovative layouts make this one a better read than the majority of 'polished' comics it shares the stands with. And at $9.95 for the oversized 132-page book, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better value.
Grade: B
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