Shi/Vampirella

    (Crusade, 1997)
™ and ©1997 William Elliott Tucci

This was a not-terribly-serious special whose sole purpose was to cause virtual twins, Vampirella and Shi, to cross each other’s path. The story is quite basic: Shi sees Vampirella about to be mugged and intervenes, tying up the assailant. The next thing she knows, Vampirella was feasting on the assailant’s blood (the assailant having been revealed as a vampire). The two ladies fight briefly, and Shi manages to make off with one of the bracelets that Vampirella wears. Vampirella then swears that within a week, she would get it back.

Although the special does feature a nice background history on Vampirella, it is decidedly lightweight in both tone and plot. Kevin Lau gives the special a manga feel, adding to the cartoony effect. Shi completists will want to pick this one up, but it’s not essential reading otherwise.
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#1

October, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
9 copies available from $1.10 		Warren EllisKevin Lau
#1 Variation A

October, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $6.00 		Warren EllisKevin Lau