Release #1 - Dracula The Return: Cult of the White Worm #1
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1: Dracula The Return: Cult of the White Worm #1
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Cult Of The White Worm is the first mini series in the official continuation of the classic novel DRACULA by Bram Stoker, brought to you authentically by co-writers Dacre Stoker and Chris McAuley.
Contained in a 32-page comic, the story kicks off right at the end of the novel, and utilising Bram Stoker's own notes, the iconic count is brought back to life in an authentic and faithful, yet fresh and exciting new way.
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Dracula The Return #1 Cult of the White Worm
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Dracula author Bram Stoker’s Great Grand Nephew, Dacre Stoker, has written a completely new story about the legendary vampire, delivering an official continuation of the classic horror novel in comic book form.
In this new 4 part mini series we get not one but three stories within the Stokerverse. In this premiere issue we get an introduction in the form of a look at the originator of the most well known and loved vampire tale. Followed by a look at the legend of Val Tepes Dracula and his deal with the devil. Next we get to the main event, the first instalment of the ongoing tale of the ‘Prince of this world’ Dracula. There are then two backup stories after in which we get the reveal of a 4th Bride and a glimpse of Dracula’s faithful manservant Renfield.
Thoughts….
As soon as I got to the first pages of the Cult of the White Worm I was instantly transported back to the early 90s when I watched the Dracula movie and I knew instantly the scene that had been illustrated in front of me. As I kept reading I was fully immersed into that story once more. Obviously, the original story is far more than the film was ever going to be able to portray on scene but I had not realised how demonic the story really was with some very eldritch creatures within the tale, creatures seemingly old and far more evil than Satan or the false God that Dracula calls his enemy.
And what an introduction, this was well worth the wait, I just wish we got more. This issue perfectly sets up the story to continue onwards. I was expecting more of a time to pass but I won’t say more as that gets into the realms of spoilers. The pacing of the story is spot on and you can feel the reverence for the original story as it all unfolds until those last few pages and while those that defeated him speak of their plans the last words ring in the air….He has returned…
Not only do we get this awesome story but two further stories. The first entitled In fear we trust is the story of a Dr Thomas and his strange treatments for phobias. This story was delightfully dark and macabre. I really liked the flow of this one and was impressed by just how poetic it was overall. The second story, A Mother's Love, is an introduction to the 4th Bride of Dracula and we see that she has continued the work of her master beneath the streets of London.
I have spoken about the writing but would be remiss of me to not mention the fantastic art. In the main story we are given some amazingly detailed panels filled with the eldritch horrors that Dracula communes with and within their realm I liked how things are distorted and change as the story continues. In fear we trust in a black and white tale, and this suits the story to a tea. The last story adds a red tinge to the black and white which is understandable when dealing with vampiric creatures.
This is a great first issue, sets things up nicely and goes beyond what it had to do to grip its readers. I think ongoing this will join with the original volume of Stokers work and become a different take on the literary great and ensure the myth of Dracula is eternal. I would give this 8 out of 10, great story that builds on the legendary work, a must read for any Dracula fan
ScratchComics 8 months ago
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the first issue. I'm eager to hear your thoughts on issue #2.