{"product_id":"i-vampire-1-2012-vf-nm","title":"I, Vampire # 1 2012 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eI, Vampire # 1\u003c\/b\u003e released on September 28, 2011, was a launch title for DC Comics' \"New 52\" initiative, introducing a modern, horror-focused take on the classic characters Andrew Bennett and Mary Seward. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Joshua Hale Fialkov\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Andrea Sorrentino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Jenny Frison \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue, titled \"Tainted Love,\" sets up a bitter ideological and romantic conflict that has lasted for 400 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAndrew Bennett: The protagonist is a centuries-old vampire who has spent his life trying to control his bloodlust and live among humanity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMary, Queen of Blood: Andrew's former lover, Mary Seward, has grown tired of their truce and believes vampires should rule the world. She begins a bloody revolution, raising an army to slaughter humanity, and plans to start with the heroes of the DC Universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: The story shifts between the current vampire massacre orchestrated by Mary and a flashback to their last night together, highlighting their fundamental disagreement: Andrew sees vampirism as a disease to be cured, while Mary embraces it as evolution. Andrew realizes he must stop Mary and her forces, setting the stage for the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCrossover Potential: The issue subtly links to the larger DC Universe when Andrew mentions the potential intervention of Superman, Green Lanterns, and Wonder Woman, with Mary dismissing the threat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47673768575076,"sku":"BH57","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_10_15_16_42_325.jpg?v=1768079920","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/i-vampire-1-2012-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}