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Vampirella

Vampirella
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Creation & Design

Vampirella was created by writer Forrest J. Ackerman and artist Trinidad Escobar as a horror comic character, designed to be a strong female lead in a genre dominated by male characters.

Early Years

Vampirella debuted in 1969 and quickly became a cult favorite, known for her seductive appearance and complex character. She was initially featured in horror-themed stories that often included elements of science fiction.

Character Development

Over the years, Vampirella has evolved from a horror icon to a complex character grappling with her identity, morality, and the consequences of her vampiric nature. Her stories often blend horror, fantasy, and action, making her a versatile character in the comic book landscape.

Cultural Reception

Vampirella has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her strong characterization and the way she challenges traditional gender roles in horror.

Character Details

Real Name:
Vampirella
Aliases:
Vampirella of Drakulon, The Daughter of Chaos
Species:
Vampire
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Dark Powers, The Sisters of the Dark
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Regeneration, Hypnotism
Equipment:
Vampirella's costume, Various weapons
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 8"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
black
Warren Sep 1969

Vampirella #1

Vampirella #1
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1st appearance of Vampirella
Introduction of planet Drakulon, a planet where the water is blood and the species that inhabit it are mostly vampires
Warren Jul 1970

Vampirella #6

Vampirella #6
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First cover art by Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face
Warren Nov 1970

Vampirella #8

Vampirella #8
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1st full Vampirella feature that began to develop her character, written by Archie Goodwin
Previous issues had Vampirella mainly in short stories or acting as the host, providing introductions and closing commentary
1st appearance of Adam Van Helsing, a vampire hunter
1st appearance of Conrad Van Helsing, a vampire hunter and the father of Adam
Warren Jan 1971

Vampirella #9

Vampirella #9
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Vampirella discovers the Blood Chronicles which provides her a serum that allows her to survive without drinking blood
Warren May 1971

Vampirella #11

Vampirella #11
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1st appearance of Mordecai Pendragon, a drunken stage magician and ally of Vampirella
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
Warren Jun 1972

Vampirella Annual #1

Vampirella Annual #1
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One-shot with painted cover art by Aslan, initially intended to be the cover for Vampirella #1 before Frank Frazetta's cover was chosen instead
Origin retold
Warren Sep 1972

Vampirella #19

Vampirella #19
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Interior front and back cover chronicles the creation of Vampirella by editor J.R. Cochran who reveals the character was inspired by the classic sci-fi movie Barbarella
First Vampirella cover art by Jose Gonzalez
Gonzalez completed the pencil work on Vampirella but having little experience with oils, Enric Torres recreated the piece and Gonzalez signed it
Warren Jun 1973

An Illustrated History of Heidi Saha #1

An Illustrated History of Heidi Saha #1
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Print run: 500 copies, obtained via mail order
36-page black and white pictorial tribute to Heidi Saha, a 14-year-old girl who competed in costume contests as Vampirella and other characters at fan conventions in the early 1970s
Controversial publication by Vampirella creator Forest Ackerman due to Saha's age and rumors that she appeared nude in pictures published in this magazine which is untrue
Ackerman's descriptions of Heidi are criticized as inappropriate including the following, 'At the present time she neatly distributes 35" 24" 36" into a 5'7" frame weighing 120 lbs. and topped by a heavenly cascade of honey-blonde hair'
Heidi's father, Art Saha is credited for coining the term Trekkie to describe fans of Star Trek
Warren Mar 1976

Vampirella #49

Vampirella #49
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1st Blood Red Queen of Hearts, a demon who possesses people, moving from person to person through the passing of a playing card
Harris Apr 1995

Hyde-25 #0

Hyde-25 #0
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Reprint of Vampirella (1969) #1
8-page back-up story, first in-story appearance of Vampirella in color
Harris Jun 2001 Vol 3

Vampirella #1

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Vampirella #1
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Rainbow Chrome Holo-Fx rainbow edition
Dynamite Entertainment Jul 2019 Vol 5

Vampirella #1

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Vampirella #1
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Variant cover art by Frank Frazetta
Classic cover retouched and reissued for Vampirella's 50th anniversary series launch
Dynamite Entertainment Oct 2019 Vol 5

Vampirella #3

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Vampirella #3
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Variant sketch cover by J. Scott Campbell
'Crimson Blood' edition

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