DC Vertigo Released May 2010

American Vampire #1 (2010) First Print, Cover A

American Vampire #1 is the premiere issue of the American Vampire series from DC Vertigo, released May 1, 2010. Written by Scott Snyder with artwork by Rafael Albuquerque. Notable appearances include Skinner Sweet. This page represents the regular first-print Cover A edition. Separate pages are available for the 3 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.

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Published May 2010
Pages 40

BIG BREAK Pearl Jones is a struggling young actress in 1920s Los Angeles. But when her big break brings her face-to-face with an ancient evil, her Hollywood dream quickly turns into a brutal, shocking nightmare. In a back-up tale by horror master Stephen King, learn the origins of the first American Vampire!

Key Facts

  • In the Old West, a diabolical vampire named Skinner Sweet is a new breed of vampire who hunts in the daylight as well as by night
  • Won the 2011 Harvey and Eisner awards for "Best New Series"