The world of wrestling is filled with legendary figures, and the sheer amount of rumors, secrets, controversy, and myth that surround them makes them even more extraordinary. canadian wrestler vampire Perhaps one of the most complex. He’s been in basically every promotion at some point, becoming the subject of his own documentary (The Nail in the Coffin: The Rise and Fall of the Vampire), and cooperation misfit and crazy clown pose and participated in the Citizens Crime Patrol. guardian angel.
To say Dracula is a legend would be an understatement. He was a phenomenon that took the Mexican wrestling scene by storm throughout the 1990s and continued to work hard for the wrestling business in the following years. Now, he can add an action-horror comic to his ever-expanding resume, thanks to Michael Kingston of lock comicsartist The Terrible Dr. Napalmand engraver Jacob Basquelertitled Vampire: Rockabilly Apocalypse.
The comic follows an amateur podcaster named Everitt Holden as he attempts to attract a mysterious and elusive rock guitarist (whose skills are matched only by those of Hendrick (comparable) story. The musician is Dracula, and he’s an impressive presence who lives up to the classic monster his name implies. Everett is soon drawn into a world of blood and violence as an Elon Musk-like tech bro named Maddox Mars reveals himself to be a demon who exploits his social Media platforms spread anger and division among their users.
Dracula, Everett, and a masked wrestler named Estrella set out to find Mars, but not before some key revelations raise the stakes for everyone involved. A chase scene ensues, the monster is decapitated, and the fate of the world begins to take a more serious turn.
rockabilly apocalypse Not a wrestling comic in the full sense of the word. This is an action horror comic featuring a wrestler and a wrestling. This is by no means a knock on the story. like when Roddy Piper continue to act John Carpenterof they live (1988), a film that became a classic. The difference is that Dracula keeps his name in the comics, and he’s also a legitimate vampire (I mean, why not?).
Carpenter’s reference fits the comic perfectly. like they livewriter Michael Kingston Jean rockabilly apocalypse It’s like an epic horror blockbuster, with impressive action sequences and hilarious banter, both filled with rich and gratifying violence. There’s a fun feel to its over-the-top plot that really allows the story to unfold with the brutality of a hardcore wrestling match between the ambitious and the daredevil. Kingston keeps the dialogue tight and slanted to keep things moving without falling into the excellent rhythm established early on in all of this.
Additionally, hot rod muscle cars, leather jackets, and vintage rock guitars call out some of the story’s most recognizable rock-and-roll elements to great effect. Artist Dr. Napalm does a great job of illustrating the character traits that separate the good guys from the bad guys. The villains are more modern, high-tech-suited guys who represent not only a clash of styles but also a clash of values. This approach is reminiscent of the way heroes and villains were presented and coded in ’90s action movies. With just one look, you can tell who is on which side of the fight. Combined with some excellent monster designs from Dr. Napalm, it’s essentially a head-to-head celebration of wrestling, high-octane energy, and terror.
Vampire: Rockabilly Apocalypse A bigger fight is promised at the end, and it’s totally worth the wait. Kingston and Dr. Napalm have created an explosive world with characters you’ll want to root for whether you like wrestling or not. Additionally, it’s a huge compliment to Vampire, a wrestling legend who can easily be seen fighting real monsters when the need arises.
Headlocked Comics will be at NYCC ’24 in Booth 1034. Vampires only appear on Thursdays.
