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julesjim's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars for the amazing story on the Pacific island, the best mix of horror and war I've read so far, superb colors and atmosphere, I couldn't stop reading.
stilldirty's review against another edition
5.0
The story of these books goes without saying that I enjoy it completely, and thus, don't even need to go on about that aspect. Now, the illustration in book three by Rafael Albuquerque is slightly more outstanding than that of book two, but in almost the same energy of book one. The opening story's art by Danijel Zezelj left much to be desired for me, but mostly only because it didn't suit "American Vampire" itself. Basically, more appropriate elsewhere. So Albuquerque's art was much welcomed immediately following that. And then Sean Murphy comes in to draw for the "Survival of the Fittest" story arc, and any socks left on at that point are being knocked right off. Having read these almost solely in the collected editions, I truly, honestly, desperately hope that Murphy will be brought on for more alternate of this, because you cannot find a more perfect match of artist and subject (unless we go back again to talking about Albuquerque). Thank dog for this, because it's so effing good.
sortabadass's review against another edition
3.0
I think my enjoyment of this graphic novel was somewhat limited by my own stupidity. I thought I picked up the first two volumes of American Vampire from the library and continued to think this the entire time that I read the comic. I didn't realize my mistake until just now when I logged on.
Let's see... The art is wonderful. Albuquerque has an incredible raw and sketchy style that captures the violent energy of the Skinner Sweet stories. Sean Murphy also has a really interesting style.
Again, I can't say much about the story because I am an idiot.
Let's see... The art is wonderful. Albuquerque has an incredible raw and sketchy style that captures the violent energy of the Skinner Sweet stories. Sean Murphy also has a really interesting style.
Again, I can't say much about the story because I am an idiot.
imkidson's review against another edition
3.0
American Vampire 12-18: 2 stars
The first American Vampire volume featured Skinner as the star of the show (and I am always here for a baddie protagonist) but in this volume (and volume 2) he is the evil guy on the sidelines. I just didn't vibe with the Pearl/Henry story so this was underwhelming overall.
However...
Survival of the Fittest 1-5: 4 stars
Secret societies, underground laboratories, covert operations, Romanian castles, NAZI VAMPIRES?? Loved it!!
The first American Vampire volume featured Skinner as the star of the show (and I am always here for a baddie protagonist) but in this volume (and volume 2) he is the evil guy on the sidelines. I just didn't vibe with the Pearl/Henry story so this was underwhelming overall.
However...
Survival of the Fittest 1-5: 4 stars
Secret societies, underground laboratories, covert operations, Romanian castles, NAZI VAMPIRES?? Loved it!!
tkat's review against another edition
3.0
Is there anything dark and evil out there that the Nazi's have not been associated with in the fantasy/horror sub genres of fiction? Zombies, werewolves, necromancers, and of course: vampires.
Such is the subject of the third installment of American Vampire. Its the time of the Second World War, and American Vampire Pearl Jones is sitting at home like any good little housewife while her husband Henry fights for their country against ze Germans.
Interestingly enough Skinner Sweet does not play a large role in this one, but his and Pearl's storyline does have some interesting developments towards the end.
But the name of the game here is Henry goes to war, comes back, and is then recruited by the secret underground vampire hunting organization to hunt more vampires behind enemy lines. Only this time Pearl doesn't stay at home once she finds out whats going on.
And of course once he gets where he's going, Henry finds a whole new breed of vampire waiting for him while higher up the corporate pay scale Book's daughter is playing nice with high ranking Third Reich commanders and seeing them labor away to willingly create an army of bloodsucking undead.
Surprisingly enough this was my least favorite of the series to date. Didn't really hold my interest for some reason I can't quite put my finger on to the point where I'm not sure if I want to continue reading. I know I've still got one or two issues left in me before I throw in the towel completely on this series, make sure this one issue wasn't a fluke and it really is going downhill, but it looks like it might be going that way.
Such is the subject of the third installment of American Vampire. Its the time of the Second World War, and American Vampire Pearl Jones is sitting at home like any good little housewife while her husband Henry fights for their country against ze Germans.
Interestingly enough Skinner Sweet does not play a large role in this one, but his and Pearl's storyline does have some interesting developments towards the end.
But the name of the game here is Henry goes to war, comes back, and is then recruited by the secret underground vampire hunting organization to hunt more vampires behind enemy lines. Only this time Pearl doesn't stay at home once she finds out whats going on.
And of course once he gets where he's going, Henry finds a whole new breed of vampire waiting for him while higher up the corporate pay scale Book's daughter is playing nice with high ranking Third Reich commanders and seeing them labor away to willingly create an army of bloodsucking undead.
Surprisingly enough this was my least favorite of the series to date. Didn't really hold my interest for some reason I can't quite put my finger on to the point where I'm not sure if I want to continue reading. I know I've still got one or two issues left in me before I throw in the towel completely on this series, make sure this one issue wasn't a fluke and it really is going downhill, but it looks like it might be going that way.
levibaus's review against another edition
4.0
In my opinion, this is the best volume so far. Snyder has come into his own with writing this series and I really liked the writing here. Both stories in this volume were well thought out and they both added interesting dynamics to the series.
Out of all three volumes so far, this one seemed the best paced and everything continues to get better with Snyder and Rafa as a team.
This was definitely worth the read and I plan on coming back to this volume, specifically, at some point!
Out of all three volumes so far, this one seemed the best paced and everything continues to get better with Snyder and Rafa as a team.
This was definitely worth the read and I plan on coming back to this volume, specifically, at some point!
bluenicorn's review against another edition
3.0
Alright, vampires and nazis! Now we're talking. And I could actually remember some of the events from the last book, so definitely read these close to each other (time-wise).
jbleyle63's review against another edition
4.0
This volume of the AV series moves our cast into the 1940s with two stories set in each front of the USA’s WWII involvement: Pacific and Europe.
almostlikequake's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0