Skinner, Pearl and a surprising new ally team up to pull off their game-changing heist of the Freedom Train, but time is running out for a nation in crisis. The Beast’s plan for mass terror and world domination is finally revealed in sick detail, and as humanity spirals toward extinction, there’s a devastating twist. When an unexpected force returns to pick off the VMS’s top officials, Travis and Cal discover that the ultimate evil has competition-and the final battle will be more merciless than anyone imagined.
American Vampire 1976 #2 ends with a haunting, edge of the seat awesome, damn it why do I have to wait a whole month image. Albuquerque is simply slaying. Yes, that pun was totally intended. Snyder is a master storyteller. This is a great second step. I can't wait to see what comes my way next month. Pick this up. Read Full Review
American Vampire 1976 (2020-) #2is dense with well-crafted artwork and dialogue/narration; this second chapter continues to pique interest and gain momentum as the plot thickens. Read Full Review
I look forward to seeing what Snyder and Albuquerque have in store for us with this series. Read Full Review
I'm really enjoying this series so far and all the possibilities Snyder, Albuquerque and McCaig can take these characters fighting off the threat of this sinister vampire cabal. Read Full Review
American Vampire has never really been a hard-boiled horror book, instead coming off more like a thriller. That means that when it dials up the horror, it's rarely more effective. We're headed towards a classic ending to a masterpiece of a book here. Read Full Review
Rafael Albuquerque delivers some stylish, beautifully gritty visuals to this issue. Everything looks great and has a beautiful, timeless quality that makes the imagery appealing. Read Full Review
The stakes are effectively raised in American Vampire 1976 #2 and the monsters are revealed. This has the historical weight of each scene wrapped in moments of dark psychological impact you won't want to miss. Read Full Review
American Vampire 1976 #2 is a fantastic second issue. It takes a step back to make sure all readers are caught up and on the same page while hurtling the story forward balancing its various aspects. While it's the second issue, it feels like the true start to things and is as good a starting point as the first issue. If you were a bit confused by the debut or feel like you were missing something give this second issue a shot and get caught right up. Read Full Review
Intense moments work together with seamless recaps to continue this story forward. Read Full Review
It's enough to keep this long-time fan of the series engaged, but doesn't provide any reassurances that this story was worth the wait. Read Full Review