Bloodsucker Tales, Volume 1 (30 Days of Night, Book 4) (v. 1) [Paperback]

Steve Niles (Author), Matt Fraction (Author), Ben Templesmith (Author), Kody Chamberlain (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2005

The world of the undead is a vast one, with many stories remaining to be told. In Bloodsucker Tales, Steve Niles continues the saga of 30 Days of Night with the bloody and terrifying story "Dead Billy Dead," illustrated by talented newcomer Kody Chamberlain. Matt Fraction (Last of the Independents) joins in with "Juarez," introducing Lex Nova, former private detective and free-range madman, illustrated by Ben Templesmith.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: IDW Publishing (September 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193238278X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932382785
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #552,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Steve Niles (born June 21, 1965) is an American comic book author and novelist, known for works such as 30 Days of Night, Criminal Macabre, Simon Dark, Mystery Society and Batman: Gotham County Line.

He is credited among other contemporary writers as bringing horror comics back to prominence, authoring such works as 30 Days of Night, its sequel, Dark Days (IDW Publishing), and Criminal Macabre (Dark Horse Comics) with frequent artist collaborator Ben Templesmith.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two Different Stories of Varying Quality - Buy It for the Art, December 12, 2006

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Math Teach - See all my reviews

This review is from: 30 Days Of Night: Bloodsucker Tales Volume 1: Signed & Numbered (Hardcover)

The first story, "Dead Billy Dead," written by Steve Niles and illustrated by Kody Chamberlain, is pretty good. The story is nothing great, but it's entertaining, but the art really stands out. It's very moody, with deep shadows and gorgeous coloring. I'd give it an "A".

The second story, "Juarez," by Matt Fraction and Ben Templesmith, started out great but completely becomes incomprehensible towards the end. This story is more complicated than the first one, and I respect that, but it's told in eight parts, the first six of which were really good, but the last two of which makes no sense at all. Overall, less enjoyable than the first, although I am a sucker for Ben Templesmith's artwork. I'd give it a "B".

It's not great, but good enough entertainment. Kinda expensive though. So you might want to skip it. Fun, but not good enough of a value.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two twisted tales, two great artists, October 26, 2005

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Kelly A. Nuttall (North Pole, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bloodsucker Tales, Volume 1 (30 Days of Night, Book 4) (v. 1) (Paperback)

Niles and Fraction deliver odd, twisted and gruesome stories worthy of the bearing the "30 Days of Night" tag. Established fan favorite 30 Days artist Templesmith delivers his usual top notch visuals and you can see where he had a little fun playing with his style a bit to suit the story. Newcomer Kody Chamberlain proves he's ready to be part of the big show. His use of line, color and texture deliver his story in an engaging combination of classic illustration, modern horror comic and horror movie splatterfest.

5.0 out of 5 stars 30 days of night review., November 9, 2011

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scott - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bloodsucker Tales, Volume 1 (30 Days of Night, Book 4) (v. 1) (Paperback)

The first story, "Dead Billy Dead," written by Steve Niles and illustrated by Kody Chamberlain, is pretty good. The story is nothing great, but it's entertaining, but the art really stands out. It's very moody, with deep shadows and gorgeous coloring. I'd give it an "A".