Laurell K. Hamilton

I love Ron Lim's work but I wonder why he's taking over.  It's been nice seeing Brett Booth's art after so long.  Hopefully he's moving on to something new.

From the pages of New York Times best-selling author Laurell K Hamilton’s acclaimed novels comes Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #8 (of 12)! As her first visit to a freak party takes a deadly turn, Anita must fight her life while searching for the truth about the mysterious serial killer she’s been trailing. But when the latest victim is discovered, things become personal for everyone’s favorite Vampire Hunter! This issue also marks fan-favorite Ron Lim’s debut as series artist, with covers from both Lim and Brett Booth!

Critics and fans alike continue to praise Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures, with ComicsBulletin.Com’s Shawn Hill declaring, “the title has been an unqualified success.”

“Look out, Buffy! Anita Blake is coming to take your slaying crown,” gushed Richard George of IGN.Com.

But when two new suspects appear on the scene, where does Anita’s investigation go from here? No Anita Blake fan can afford to miss this issue as Anita’s investigation takes a shocking turn in Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #8 (of 12)!


Plus, don’t miss the new printings of the top-selling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1 HC and the upcoming Laurell K Hamilton’s Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: The First Death HC, collecting a brand new story by Laurell K Hamilton herself!


ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #8 (of 12) (AUG072279)
ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #8 (of 12)
BOOTH VARIANT (DEC072158)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by JESS RUFFNER
Pencils and Cover by RON LIM
Variant Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory…$2.99
FOC—1/17/08, On-Sale—2/6/08

LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH HC (DEC072249)
LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH HC VARIANT (DEC072250)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JONATHON GREEN
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES
Covers by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—2/6/08

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC NEW PRINTING ANITA VARIANT (JUL078185)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC NEW PRINTING JEAN CLAUDE VARIANT (JUL078186)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!

It's about time.  I can barely remember what happened last issue.  When was it out?  Like back in June?  Sheesh.

When you’re surrounded by enemies at every turn, just who can you trust? When you’re Anita Blake, animator and vampire hunter extraordinaire, the answer is simple—no one! The hit adaptation of New York Times Best-Selling author Laurell K Hamilton’s Anita Blake series continues in Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #7 (of 12) as Anita continues her investigation of the Vampire Murders. When she finds a friend in mortal danger, how far will she go to save him? Who’s behind the Vampire Murders? And is there more going on between Anita & Phillip than they realize? The answers to all of those questions begin here!


Plus, don’t miss one of 2007’s top selling graphic novels, Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1, in stores now with two covers exclusive to comic shops! Collecting Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #1-6, along with a brand new story by Laurell K Hamilton herself, this is a can’t miss collection for Anita Blake fans new and old.


Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #7, as buzz continues to grow around the series from both fans and critics. The stage is set for Anita to find the answers she seeks—but at what cost to her and those she loves?


ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #7 (of 12) (JUL072208)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by Jess Ruffner
Pencils & Cover by Brett Booth
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—12/6/07, On-Sale—1/4/08

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC NEW PRINTING ANITA VARIANT (JUL078185)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC NEW PRINTING JEAN CLAUDE VARIANT (JUL078186)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!

Zombie Month continues.  I like the Anita Blake comics.  I love Ron Lim's art.  This is a pretty sweet looking cover. 

Marvel is proud to unveil fan favorite artist Ron Lim’s exciting new Zombie variant cover to Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake: The First Death #2 (of 2). This not only marks the first time that Anita Blake has appeared with other Marvel characters, but also introduces the first piece of published Anita Blake art by Ron Lim! The artist joins the acclaimed Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures limited series with issue #8, but this is your first chance to see his dynamic rendition of everyone’s favorite vampire hunter!

As this brand new story by New York Times best-selling author Laurell K. Hamilton concludes, readers will learn secrets from Anita’s past as she and Edward hunt a deadly killer. How far will Anita go to ensure justice is done? Find out in Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake: The First Death #2, now featuring a special Zombie variant cover by Ron Lim!


LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #2 (of 2) (JUN072203)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JONATHON GREEN
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC—10/11/07, On-Sale—10/31/07


LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #2 (of 2) ZOMBIE VARIANT (AUG078126)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JONATHON GREEN
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES
Cover by RON LIM
Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC—10/11/07, On-Sale—10/31/07

I like the Anita Blake comics.   I've never read the books.  I know some people are really into them.  I have to assume they're good since the comics that are adapted from them are enjoyable.  I was worried that they wouldn't continue at Marvel and the publisher (Dabel Brothers) ended their relationship.  But it seems that Anita Blake will continue.  Hurray.   I do wonder why First Death #2 has been delayed.  I've enjoyed Brett Booth's art.  The art in First Death was...okay.  With this announcement we have more good news.  Ron Lim will be doing the art!  Ron Lim is amazing.  His work on Silver Surfer, Infinity Gauntlet, or even X-Men 2099 is worth checking out. 

Marvel is pleased to announce that fan favorite artist Ron Lim will be joining Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures as the series’ new artist with issue #8. The critically-acclaimed, top-selling series returns with Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #7 (of 12), continuing the stunning adaptation of New York Times Best-Selling author Laurell K Hamilton’s popular novel. Lim will also provide a special, unannounced Zombie variant cover to Laurell K Hamilton’s Anita Blake: First Death #2 (of 2), featuring Anita versus…well, you’ll just have to find out!

“We’re excited for fans to see the nuances of Laurell’s exciting world brought to life by Ron Lim,” said Marvel President & Publisher Dan Buckley. “We’ve enjoyed working with Brett Booth and wish him the best in his future endeavors. Just as Brett brought his own unique energy to this series, Ron will leave his own indelible mark on the series that continues to bring lots of new fans into comic stores. We’re just as excited as all the readers to experience more exciting stories of everyone’s favorite Vampire Hunter!”

And don’t miss the new printings of the sold-out Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1, now with two gorgeous variant covers and only available at your local comic shop! Plus, the conclusion of Laurell K Hamilton’s all new Anita Blake story arrives this November in Laurell K Hamilton’s Anita Blake: First Death #2 (of 2), concluding this special look into Anita’s past!


ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #7 (of 12) (JUL072208)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by Jess Ruffner
Pencils & Cover by Brett Booth
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—12/13/07, On-Sale—1/2/08


LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #2 (of 2) (JUN072203)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JONATHON GREEN
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC—10/11/07, On-Sale—10/31/07


LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #2 (of 2) ZOMBIE VARIANT (AUG078126)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JONATHON GREEN
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES
Cover by RON LIM
Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC—10/11/07, On-Sale—10/31/07


ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC NEW PRINTING ANITA VARIANT (JUL078185)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!


ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC NEW PRINTING JEAN CLAUDE VARIANT (JUL078186)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!

This has been a decent series.  I'm glad it's staying at Marvel even though the publisher of the novels are ending their relationship with them.  I'm looking forward to the continuation of this.  The the first issue fo the two issue mini featuring noob Anita  was okay.

Marvel is pleased to announce that the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1 HC (DM Edition) has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Adapting the acclaimed novels by the New York Times Best-Selling author Laurell K Hamilton, Anita Blake is the comic book phenomenon that’s taken the world by storm, debuting as July’s number one graphic novel in comic shops and topping the Book Scan charts for the month!

To satisfy the overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back press on Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1 HC with two new variant editions exclusive to the Direct Market. These special variant editions—offering readers a choice of Anita or Jean Claude on their covers—will only be available in comic shops and not in bookstores, so make sure to reserve a copy at your local comic retailer!

“Retailers across the country have seen many new faces in their stores thanks to Anita Blake,” said David Gabriel, Senior Vice President of Sales and Circulation. “We're happy to offer to fans of Laurell K Hamilton not one, but two new covers that are available only in comic shops, because everyone likes a choice.”

Collecting the sold-out Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #1-6, along with a brand new story by Laurell K Hamilton, this is one collection worth sinking your teeth into! Don’t miss out on your chance to get onboard the comic book phenomenon that’s left fans and critics breathless—Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1 HC!

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC SECOND PRINTING ANITA VARIANT (JUL078185)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
FOC—9/13/07, On-Sale—10/17/07

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC SECOND PRINTING JEAN CLAUDE VARIANT (JUL078186)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
FOC—9/13/07, On-Sale—10/17/07

Below is the variant covers.

There's more Anita Blake coming.  Don't miss out on this next series.

Because You Demanded It! Marvel, in association with The Dabel Brothers and Laurell K. Hamilton, proudly present Anita Blake-Vampire Hunter: The First Death #1, an exclusive two-part never before seen tale by New York Times Best-Selling novelist Laurell K. Hamilton and Jonathon Green. Featuring art by Wellinton Alves, and a cover by fan favorite Anita artist Brett Booth, this can’t miss limited series will shed new light on Anita’s past! Set one year before the top selling Anita Blake-Guilty Pleasures limited series, fans will learn how Anita met some key characters…and the first time she hunted a serial killer!

Critics continue to praise Anita Blake, with Keith Dallas of SilverBulletComicBooks.com declaring that Guilty Pleasures was, “The surprise hit of 2006.” Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Anita Blake-Vampire Hunter: The First Death #1, as every issue of Guilty Pleasures has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and interest continues to grow in this enduring cast of characters. And don’t miss out on Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1 HC, featuring the first original comics story by Laurell K Hamilton!

LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #1 (of 2) (MAY072172)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JONATHON GREEN
Penciled by Wellinton Alves
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC—6/14/07, On-Sale—7/5/07

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC (APR072351)
Written by Laurell. K. Hamilton
Adapted by Stacie Ritchie and Jess Ruffner-Booth
Penciled by Brett Booth
Direct Market Exclusive Edition by: Brett Booth
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—7/05/07

So Anita Blake is a comic based on a series of novels.  I don't know about the novels but the comics have been decent.  I know those into the novels are really into them.  So if you're looking for something other than superheroes and want something similar to Buffy, but more "adult," check this out.

Arriving in stores this July, the hardcover from Marvel Comics and The Dabel Bros that you’ll want to sink your teeth into—Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1 HC, featuring a brand new story by New York Times Bestseller Laurell K. Hamilton!

This special bonus tale marks Hamilton’s comic book debut, as she presents her first story ever written for the comic book medium. That’s right—a never before seen story starring Laurell K Hamilton’s famous vampire hunter, Anita Blake! With art by fan favorite Brett Booth, this hardcover collects the acclaimed and sold-out first six issues of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures, which Newsarama.Com’s Lucas called a “new, unique mythos.” That acclaim is no surprise to fans, whose excitement for Guilty Pleasures led to the first six issues selling out and going back to print multiple times just to keep up with demand!

And in comic stories today, don’t miss Anita Blake Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Handbook, offering a rare glimpse into the world of Anita Blake, based on notes by Hamilton herself! New fans will thrill to the complexity of this layered, nuanced world, while longtime fans will gain additional insights into their favorite supernatural characters—along with art from fan favorite Anita penciller Brett Booth! Please note that this handbook contains some spoilers for the entire twelve-issue Guilty Pleasures series, so fans reading it will not only get a look at the past…but also at the exciting events to come!

Now’s your chance to catch up on the hit series that has critics and fans alike clamoring for more vampires, werewolves, romance and action in the way only Laurell K Hamilton and Anita Blake can deliver!

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC (APR072351)
Written by Laurell. K. Hamilton
Adapted by Stacie Ritchie and Jess Ruffner-Booth
Penciled by Brett Booth
Direct Market Exclusive Edition by: Brett Booth
Parental Advisory …$19.99
FOC—5/31/07, On-Sale—7/04/07

ANITA BLAKE VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES HANDBOOK (FEB072174)
Taken from the notes of LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Written by STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHRIS BIGGS, & AVE COLLEN
Art and Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Rated T+…$3.99
On-Sale – NOW!