Vlad the Impaler: The Man Who Was Dracula
Oct 2009 · Sold by Penguin
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Two legends of the comic book industry bring to life the story of gore and lust that inspired Dracula.
Vlad the man had a devilish streak-a vicious temper, a passion for women, and a thirst for revenge.
Vlad the ruler was a true devil-a relentless torturer, a brutal murderer, and a paranoid leader whose megalomania would be his own undoing.
Responsible for the merciless deaths of thousands, this savage 15th century ruler earned himself the moniker Vlad the Impaler. His bloody reign struck terror into the hearts of his disciples and inspired generations of vampire myths-most famously Bram Stoker's ghoulish protagonist, Dracula. However that beloved bloodsucker doesn't hold a candle to the real-life fiend whose brutal treachery has made him immortal.
Two legends of the comic book industry bring to life the story of gore and lust that inspired Dracula.
Vlad the man had a devilish streak-a vicious temper, a passion for women, and a thirst for revenge.
Vlad the ruler was a true devil-a relentless torturer, a brutal murderer, and a paranoid leader whose megalomania would be his own undoing.
Responsible for the merciless deaths of thousands, this savage 15th century ruler earned himself the moniker Vlad the Impaler. His bloody reign struck terror into the hearts of his disciples and inspired generations of vampire myths-most famously Bram Stoker's ghoulish protagonist, Dracula. However that beloved bloodsucker doesn't hold a candle to the real-life fiend whose brutal treachery has made him immortal.
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July 27, 2011
Vlad the Impaler was truly a ghastly fellow, but he was probably about the norm for princes of that area (Romania) around that period (late 15th century).
Anyway, his run (or career as a King) did not last long, except in legend. The legend emanates from Stoker's novel, Dracula. Vlad was Dracula, the son of Dracul or Dragul, "the Dragon" in Romanian.
Art and story are very well done and really bring this musty old history to life. I'm not a vampire fan but I found this graphic history very interesting. Dracula the Vampire only shows up on the last two pages.
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February 17, 2015
I seen the move and read the book but I love the book as much as the move
About the author
Sid Jacobson was managing editor at Harvey Comics in New York for more than twenty-five years, then executive editor at Marvel Comics, and editor in chief at Harvey Los Angeles. He created the iconic characters Richie Rich and Wendy the Little Witch.
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