An affordable 450-page omnibus collecting every appearance of Vampirella, a horror hostess and fan-favorite vampire heroine, from 1969-1974!

Finally, the legend of Vampirella can be told... from her very beginning! The Essential Warren Years collects the complete story of Vampirella, the raven-haired heroine and beloved horror hostess! Starting with her first appearance in ""Vampirella of Drakulon"" by Forrest J. Ackerman and Tom Sutton, and spanning each and every fear-fraught issue from the first five years of Vampirella Magazine, this massive tome not only introduces one of the most iconic characters in horror comic history, but her hypnotic supporting cast: the Conjuress, Pendragon, Adam Van Helsing, the Cult of Chaos, and the undead lord Dracula! Featuring the creative talents of Archie Goodwin, Jose Gonzalez, Steve Englehart, Gonzalo Mayo, and more!

About The Author

Archie Goodwin

Archie Goodwin (1937–1998) was an influential American comic book writer, editor, and artist, known for his work with Warren Publishing, DC and Marvel Comics, where he served as editor-in-chief. He is celebrated for creating notable characters like Luke Cage and for adapting the Star Wars franchise into comics.

Warren Publishing:
* Served as chief writer and editor for horror anthologies Creepy and Eerie from 1964 to 1967.
* Developed the mythology for the character Vampirella.

Awards and Recognition
* Shazam Awards: Won for Best Writer in 1973 and 1974 for the Manhunter series.
* Eagle Award: Shared for Favorite Comic Magazine for Epic Illustrated in 1980.
* Inkpot Award: Received in 1982 for his contributions to the comic book industry.

About The Illustrators

Jose Gonzalez

José "Pepe" González (1939 – 2009) was a Spanish comic book artist known for his work on the character Vampirella, where he became the primary artist starting in 1971 and drew 53 stories for the series. He received acclaim for his art, winning the Warren Award for best art in a story in both 1971 and 1974.

Tom Sutton