Returning to the “30 Days of Night: Bloodsucker Tales” with issue #7, I’m afraid I have to admit that even though the comic features both a beautiful art style and solid writing the amount of content per issue is a deal breaker for my personally. If they would only extend the number of pages having to do with the actual “30 Days of Night: Bloodsuckers Tales” story arch it could be a truly classic horror inspired series.
Anytime I shell down money I expect to get what I paid for, and with the way the economy is these days I’m sure many others feel the same way. Four bucks for less than ten pages of main story content is nuts, while the other comic that is featured in each issue is very entertaining it does not sway my feelings at the least, in all honestly it just further annoys me that it seems to be longer than the actual bit of “30 Days of Night: Bloodsucker Tales” content you get with an issue.
In issue #7 we find Billy on a medical table, chest cut wide open while a crazy eyed Dr. Looms over his body with a sinister plan. It’s really hard to talk about these comics as well because of so few pages, to sum up what an issue is about is nearly impossible without spoiling it for a potential reader.
With all of that said the series does feature very vivid eye catching art work, and issue #7 features some really nice gore for all you gore hounds out there. The comic itself apart from content size per issue is very solid and has what it takes to be an endlessly talked about series. With the growing number of people who are sick and tired of vampires that sparkle, “30 Days of Night: Bloodsuckers Tales” could be just what they are looking for. Just be warned you do not get much bang for your buck on a per issue basis, but the content you do get is of the highest quality.
Overall I really loved the art work in this issue, and the ending left me wanting to see what happens next despite the things that drive me crazy about this comic. Perhaps I would more enjoy this franchise in TPB form, I cannot imagine reading six or seven pages then having to wait a month in-between each issue.
Hardcore horror collectors pick this one up for your shelve, casual readers looking for a new fang based franchise approach it cautiously if you are fine with the shortness of each then by all means give it a go. In the end it is a well written and superbly illustrated comic and with so many vampires getting romantic tween makeovers, “30 Days of Night: Bloodsucker Tales” is a much welcomed return to the old days of blood thirsty creatures of the night.
