Vamps: Hollywood & Vein 2

"She died wrapped in your pain, knowing your love was burning you. She died before love could betray her."

- Screech

"The Vampire Mourns the Passing of Love" is the title to the second issue of the Vamps: Hollywood & Vein comic book limited series published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint. The story was written by Elaine Lee with artwork and inks by William Simpson. It was colored by Tatjana Wood and lettered by Clem Robins. The cover art illustration was rendered by Phil Winslade. The story was edited by Julie Rottenberg. This issue shipped with a March, 1996 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.25 per copy (US).

Plot
Desperate to be turned into a vampire, Screech's ex-boyfriend continues to torture his captive while furthering his sexual and psychological seduction of Screech. Plus, Skeeter's affair with screenwriter Rhys turns into much more than a "one night feed."

Featured characters

 * Howler, Jezz Davison
 * Mink, Lacie North
 * Screech, Lai Lan
 * Skeeter
 * Whipsnake, Sarita

Supporting characters

 * Dee Frank
 * Harris Silver
 * Hugh Evans
 * Rhys Campbell

Antagonists

 * None

Minor characters

 * Derek
 * Evie
 * Josie
 * Maggot

Organizations

 * Lawrence

Races & Animals

 * Cats
 * Coyotes
 * Dogs
 * Humans
 * Vampires

Locations

 * California
 * Los Angeles County
 * Los Angeles
 * Griffith Observatory
 * Hollywood
 * Venice
 * Malibu
 * San Francisco

Items

 * Guitar
 * Wheelchair

Vehicles

 * Ambulance
 * Motorcycles

Powers

 * Fangs
 * Vampirism

Miscellaneous

 * Births
 * Bondage
 * Female topless nudity
 * Female rear nudity

Notes & Trivia

 * The Vamps were created by writer Elaine Lee and artist William Simpson. They first appeared in Vamps #1 in August, 1994.


 * This series is suggested for mature readers.


 * This issue shipped to retailers on January 18th, 1996.


 * This issue is UPC barcode number: 761941206257 00211.