Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures #1 Preview
Posted by: on September 26, 2006 at 1:20 pm
ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER in GUILTY PLEASURES #1 (of 12)
Published by MARVEL
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Variant Cover by Greg Horn
32 PGS./Rated T+ .$2.99
FOC – 9/28, On-Sale 10/18/2006
The Anita Blake series of novels by New York Times Best-Selling author Laurell K. Hamilton has sold over 3 million copies and amassed a dedicated group of fans. Now, the vampire hunter is staking her claim in the world of comics in Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures #1.
There have been 14 novels in the Anita Blake series with the most recent novel, Anita Blake: Danse Macabre, debuting at #2 on the New York Times Best-Sellers List, selling over 100,000 copies since its release in June 2006. Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures will be the first comic adaptation of Anita Blake, adapting the first novel of the series which has sold over 250,000 copies.
Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures #1 presents a world unlike our own, where vampires and were-creatures are legal citizens of the United States. Anita’s job is to act as judge, jury, and executioner when these supernatural beings cross the line, allowing her to swiflty dispense justice on the undead and superhuman.
Anita is also known as an animator, or one who can raise the dead, but this deadly hunter avoids vampires whenever possible. However, when a close friend’s bacherlorette party leads them into St. Louis’s vampire district, business begins to pick up for Anita.
When visiting the vampire strip club Guilty Pleasures, Anita’s fears are realized when a sneak attack threatens to claim her life. But is the enigmatic Jean-Claude there to help Anita or ensure her downfall?
Adapted from the Anita Blake series of novels, which has sold over 3 million copies and appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers list, Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures #1 is a story of horror and romance that is sure to amaze fans of Anita Blake and comics alike. To pick-up Anita Blake’s first comic appearance, call 1-888-comicbook to find the location of the comic shop nearest you.
Judy Despian October 27th, 2006
I love Laurell K. Hamilton’s novels and the fact that they are now coming out in comics blows my mind.
The art is amazing the characters are just as I pictured them. The artist is gifted and amazing and I cant wait for the next installment.
no one special October 31st, 2006
Just checked out this comic book pre-view… It seems good, I guess. I mean, I’ll probably read it. I don’t like it when great books get more form than they need though. Every time a Stephen King book gets made into a movie I cringe in horror, from the desecration of the novel. I wonder how the comic books are going to get through the post “Killing Dance” books without turning into xxx anime. Keep up the good work Laurell.
Sam November 1st, 2006
I freaked out when I heard they were publishing an Anita Blake comic book. The next best thing to a movie, right?
Well I was so disappointed to find out that Anita looks like the things she’s supposed to kill! Not only that, but she looks like a Barbie doll. And she has pout-y lips. Since when is Anita pout-y?
Sam November 1st, 2006
I posted that I didn’t like the artwork on an earlier page, but I have since changed my mind. At least about Jean-Claude.
Katie Kelso November 11th, 2006
I’ve actually just begun reading the Anita Blake books. I just finished The Circus of the Damned and I’m waiting for the next to come in the mail.
I’ve got to compliment the comic version of Jean-Claude because, for some reason, when I read I just can’t picture him as anything but a kinda creepy old dude. But these illustrations definately help. A lot.
Andy November 16th, 2006
Love the series, looks like I’ll love the comics too. ^_^
Although I have to wonder what will be done re: sex scenes. Some of them have been *very* integral to the plot, re: where Anita’s relationship to the rest of the characters stands.
E. December 10th, 2006
Loved it.Anita looks really like a barbie or a bratz whatever.if she looked like a doll she wouldn’t think that that she’s not that beautiful.jc is nice but not so hot,i love my jc,right here in my mind.
