Vampirella
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
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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
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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
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2nd appearance of Vampirella
1st appearance of Draculina, Vampirella's sister
1st appearance of Evily, Vampirella's cousin
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2nd appearance of Vampirella
1st appearance of Draculina, Vampirella's sister
1st appearance of Evily, Vampirella's cousin
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First cover art by Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face
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First cover art by Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face
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Cover art by Frank Frazetta, initially a poster titled 'Sun Goddess' republished for this issue's cover
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Cover art by Frank Frazetta, initially a poster titled 'Sun Goddess' republished for this issue's cover
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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
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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
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Vampirella discovers the Blood Chronicles which provides her a serum that allows her to survive without drinking blood
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Vampirella discovers the Blood Chronicles which provides her a serum that allows her to survive without drinking blood
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1st appearance of Mordecai Pendragon, a drunken stage magician and ally of Vampirella
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
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1st appearance of Mordecai Pendragon, a drunken stage magician and ally of Vampirella
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
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First interior art by Jose 'Pepe' Gonzalez
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First meeting of Vampirella and Dracula
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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
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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
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1st appearance of Lilith, the mother of Vampirella
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1st appearance of Lilith, the mother of Vampirella
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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
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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
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Cover appearances of horror hosts Cousin Eerie, Uncle Creepy and Vampirella
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Cover appearances of horror hosts Cousin Eerie, Uncle Creepy and Vampirella
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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
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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
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1st appearance of Pantha, an Egyptian cursed with eternal life after going on a killing spree
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1st appearance of Pantha, an Egyptian cursed with eternal life after going on a killing spree
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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
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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
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Painted cover art by Enrich Torres
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Final Vampirella issue published by Warren before being acquired by Harris
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Final Vampirella issue published by Warren before being acquired by Harris
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Harris begins publishing Vampirella magazine
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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1st appearance of Hemorrhage, a killer who can manipulate the blood inside of one's body
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1st appearance of Hemorrhage, a killer who can manipulate the blood inside of one's body
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Reprint of Vampirella (1969) #1
8-page back-up story, first in-story appearance of Vampirella in color
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Reprint of Vampirella (1969) #1
8-page back-up story, first in-story appearance of Vampirella in color
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1st cameo appearance of Nyx, daughter of Chaos
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1st full appearance of Nyx, the daughter of Chaos
Distributed with Wizard Magazine #55 and included a Certificate of Authenticity
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1st full appearance of Nyx, the daughter of Chaos
Distributed with Wizard Magazine #55 and included a Certificate of Authenticity
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Death of Vampirella, killed by a spear to the heart from the daughter of Chaos, Nyx
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Death of Vampirella, killed by a spear to the heart from the daughter of Chaos, Nyx
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Cover art by Adam Hughes
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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Pin-ups by various artists
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Cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Pin-ups by various artists
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Cover art by Bruce Timm, limited to 1,500 copies
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Cover art by Bruce Timm, limited to 1,500 copies
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover art inspired by the film 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'
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Cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover art inspired by the film 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Rainbow Chrome Holo-Fx rainbow edition, limited to 1,000 copies
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Rainbow Chrome Holo-Fx rainbow edition, limited to 1,000 copies
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell, no foil
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Cover art by Bruce Timm, limited to 1,500 copies
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Cover art by Bruce Timm, limited to 1,500 copies
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Cover art by Mike Mayhew
Harris ⋅ 2004
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Anthology of stories
Cover art by Alex Horley
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Variant cover art by Joe Jusko
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Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz, limited to 500 copies
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Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz, limited to 500 copies
Preview ⋅ Harris ⋅ 2009
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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison
Preview of the 2009 limited series 'Vampirella Second Coming'
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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison
Preview of the 2009 limited series 'Vampirella Second Coming'
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Variant cover art by Alex Ross
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Variant cover art by Alex Ross
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Premiere issue with cover art by J. Scott Campbell
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Variant sketch wraparound cover art by Joe Madureira
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Variant sketch wraparound cover art by Joe Madureira
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Cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,835
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Cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,835
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Cover art by Lucio Parrillo
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Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo
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Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo
Variant ⋅ Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2012
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Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo
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Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo
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Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo
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Variant virgin cover art by Michael Turner
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