American Vampire Book Four

The vampire apocalypse begins! Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque return with the next chapter of Vertigo's acclaimed horror epic.

The world is changing, and not for the better.

As ancient forces awaken and humanity struggles to survive, vampires are no longer hidden in the shadows. The balance between predator and prey begins to collapse, pushing the world toward a dangerous new future.

For Skinner Sweet and Pearl Jones, survival means confronting threats unlike any they have faced before. As old rivalries resurface and new dangers emerge, the fight for the future becomes more desperate, more violent, and more personal than ever.

Collecting the complete American Vampire: Second Cycle alongside the acclaimed American Vampire Anthology, this volume expands the world of one of Vertigo's most successful horror series through stories from Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Gail Simone, Jeff Lemire, Becky Cloonan, and many other celebrated creators. Blending horror, alternate history, and post-apocalyptic suspense, American Vampire Book Four continues a saga that reimagines vampire mythology through the lens of American history.

Collects American Vampire Anthology #1 and American Vampire: Second Cycle #1-11.

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