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American Vampire Vol. 8 Kindle & comiXology

by Scott Snyder (Author), Rafael Albuquerque (Illustrator, Artist) Format: Kindle Edition

4.6 254 ratings

Part of: American Vampire: Second Cycle

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Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque's award-winning series continues!

Welcome to the '60s. It's a turbulent time to be an American-especially an American Vampire. While the rest of the nation uneasily watches the spread of communism across the world stage, the three surviving Abominus Americana-Pearl Jones, Skinner Sweet and Calvin Poole-are fighting a battle much closer to home. An evil right underneath their feet.

The Gray Trader, the nearest thing to the devil this world has ever seen, is summoning an ancient beast from the depths of the earth. The original and oldest evil, this abomination would devour the world if freed. To prevent it, the American Vampires will have to fight the Gray Trader on two fronts, with one team targeting a top-secret government stronghold known as Area 51 and the other heading up-way up-into the final frontier!

But can such an ambitious plan succeed when one of their own has already been compromised by the Beast?

Collects AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SECOND CYCLE #6-11

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“Scott Snyder does tremendous work in the world of superheroes, but AMERICAN VAMPIRE is his masterpiece.” –IGN

“It's rare that a comic book this thoroughly developed and enjoyable comes around, offering readers a ground-level chance to enter a new world. It's even more rare when it happens for a second time.”—Comic Book Resources

“It’s clear that Snyder, Albuquerque, and the entire creative team poured their hearts into the work — and it shows. Once again, AMERICAN VAMPIRE proves to be one of those "must read" issues for Vertigo and horror fans.”—Newsarama

About the Author

Scott Snyder has written comics for both DC and Marvel, including the best-selling series BATMAN and SWAMP THING, and is the author of the story collection Voodoo Heart. He teaches writing at Sarah Lawrence College and Columbia University. He lives on Long Island with his wife, Jeanie, and his sons Jack and Emmett. He is a dedicated and un-ironic fan of Elvis Presley.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01AOROM5C
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vertigo (February 23, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 406063 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #286,520 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #410 in Horror Graphic Novels (Kindle Store)
- #897 in Horror Graphic Novels (Books)

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I write comic books! Growing up, I always wanted to write comics, but I ended up trying my hand at fiction first. I got my MFA from Columbia University, published a book of short stories with The Dial Press in 2006 called Voodoo Heart, then finally broke into comics in 2009 and haven't looked back since. I've worked extensively for DC Comics, writing such titles as Batman, Detective Comics, Justice League, the comic event books DC Dark Knights Metal and Death Metal, and Swamp Thing, among others. I've also created a number of series with some great co-creators and partners -- books like We Have Demons, Clear, Night of the Ghoul, Nocterra, American Vampire, Wytches, the Wake, AD: After Death, and more... I live in NY with my wife, Jeanie and our three boys. I am also a big fan of Elvis Presley.

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Tucker Seinberg-Hughes

who is one of the greatest anti-heroes in comics in the last decade

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016

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I may be biased, seeing that I now own all 8 volumes, and have been reading it for a while now. That said, this arc has truly amped up the scare factor. The Grey Trader is by far the scariest opponent Pearl and Skinner have met, and that's saying something. And there's even a game changing event for Skinner as well, who is one of the greatest anti-heroes in comics in the last decade. So if you like real horror, great art, and good writing, give this book a try (Maybe not a good jumping on point though).

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samantha teal miller

Vollume 8

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016

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American vampire vollume 8 is an entertaining and complex continuation of the American vampire series. It answers a few questions and brings up even more leaving readers itching for the next installment! Definitely worth the read if you have been following the series! If you haven't, start with vollume 1.

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Ben Brown

A weaker volume of "American Vampire"...but still solid.

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022

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Volume 8 of “American Vampire” feels VERY much like the mirror of Volume 7…with all of the positives and negatives that entails.

On the plus side? Rafael Alberquerque’s art continues to be a highlight, balancing bright colors with stark linework in a way that perfectly emulates the 60’s era of the story. There’s also a genuine thrill to watching Scott Snyder slowly begin to move all of the series’ accumulated narrative chess pieces into their final positions, particularly as we ramp up towards the grand finale.

On the not-so-plus side? Much of the storytelling here feels overly convoluted – a rarity for “American Vampire” – and some of the character choices – especially amongst the core leads – seem strangely unmotivated, almost as if Snyder didn’t have the time to fully flesh them out.

Overall, Volume 8 is still more “good” than “bad”…but for a series that has practically embodied narrative excellence up til now, it’s hard not to be a little confused – and disappointed – by some of its late game storytelling decisions.

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Yusuf Kudsi

Amazing arc American Vampire is one of my favourite series ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017

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Amazing arc American Vampire is one of my favourite series and I am really enjoying it and the last arc was really good I love the art style can't wait to read more when it comes out.

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018

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I love these characters, and have loved every book in the series. Cannot wait to read the next volume which I know is currently being worked on.

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thegametrove

love scott snyder and american vampire!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016

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As always scott snyder has revamped my blood lust. Grew up on good vampire stories by r l stine and bram stoker and this gives me good memories of them with an adult twist

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018

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This is enjoyable for its sheer insanity: vampires in space in the 1960s, the Gray Trader origin, Felecia Book leading a team at Area 51 (and also seemingly not aging), etc. Honestly, Snyder seems to be leaning into the weirder elements of the universe he is creating with Albuquerque. The science and history are both slap-dash, which has annoyed at points in the past, but now that I have accepted that element of Snyder's writing, it's enjoyable. That said, the sheer variety of vampire types is getting overwhelming as is the metaphysics behind the Gray Trader. This ends the second cycle of arcs on a solid cliff hanger.

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Don and Amanda Yarger

A great read!

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016

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A great read!! Scott Snyder does not disappoint. More of the same high qualitty that this series has prrovided from thee start. I highly recommend it.

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Kieran J. Mcandrew

American Vampire Vol. 8

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2024

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The Gray Trader: not the first vampire, but something far worse. As Pearl, Felicia and their teams try to stop the takeover of the Earth, they must also fight an enemy within, who will not stop until the world descends into darkness.

The climactic nature of this high stakes adventure changes reader's perceptions of the protagonists as Snyder throws a new wrench into this compelling narrative. The story flows well thanks to the exciting visuals and the use of shading helps ramp up the tension.

Virgilio Francsico Sotillos Conesa

Vertigo a los Vampiros

Reviewed in Spain on January 20, 2022

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Vanpiro esiten.

Miguel

En espera de más.

Reviewed in Mexico on October 29, 2018

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Una historia de menos a más que desenvuelve el misterio detrás del Gray Trader.