Deadbeats

    (Claypool, 1992-2007)
©1993 Claypool Comics and Richard Howell
Black and white series.

Deadbeats is something of a vampire soap opera, much like the old favorite, Dark Shadows. It begins when four teens are found murdered in Mystic Grove, Connecticut. In time, it becomes clear that a band of vampires who call themselves the Deadbeats were responsible. Not long after the attack, they “recruited” a new member to their band, Michael-Evan Southland (“Southie”), the runaway son of the mayor of Mystic Grove. He, in turn, was made their leader, although it’s clear that the original vampire crew has sinister designs which they are not letting him in on.

Opposing the Deadbeats are a motley band of vampire-hunters, including paranormal investigator Dr. V.V. Ralston (the Van Helsing of the bunch), and brave-but-foolish kids Kirby Collier and Jo Isles.

The Deadbeats shines due to its clear art, solid storytelling, and eclectic sensibility.
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