Issue #1 (2003)

Regular Painted Cover - Texiera $3.95
Regular News Stand Cover $5.95
Limited Alternate Photo Cover - Kitana Baker (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Alternate Cover by Palmiotti (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Alternate Cover by Wheatley (1,500 copies) $9.95

Issue 1 was launched with cover art by fan favourite Mark Texiera with limited edition versions showcasing the art of Jimmy Palmiotti and Mark Wheatley. There are only two Vampirella stories; the rest of the magazine featuring a collection of articles including an interview with Kitana Baker the latest Vampirella model who graces the cover of one of the limited editions.

Vampirella: The Killing Floor

Steve Lieber, art & story, p.9-18 (black and white).

A short story in which Vampirella investigates a meat packing plant which has been taken over by occultists intent on reanimating their deceased leader. Vampirella interrupts their spell causing the dead cattle to be reanimated instead of the cult's leader!

Vampirella Must Die, Part 1 of the Definitive Infinity Virus

Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, writers; Gabriel Rearte, penciller; Meth, inker; Raymond Lee, colourist; Michael Conley, letters), p.22-31.

A very tongue in cheek story in which Vampirella and her friend Tina have their girls' night out interrupted by muggers, and then an alien spacecraft containing a dying alien who warns that Earth's super heroes have been infected with a deadly virus. If they don't get the antidote within 24 hours they will go insane ...

Vampirella and Tina set out to find "Dynamic Force" in the hope that their leader, Professor Rx, can help. You can see that this going to be a parody/spoof of mainstream comic book heroes.

Vampirella's costume is relegated to the cupboard for the evening and she struts her stuff in a hot red mini dress.

Issue #2 (2003)

Regular Painted Cover - Beck $3.95
Regular News Stand Cover $5.95
Limited Alternate Photo Cover - Kitana Baker (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Alternate Virgin Cover (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Virgin Kiss Photo Cover - Kitana Baker (1,500 copies) $9.95

Issue 2 features cover art by Michael Beck on both the regular and limited edition virgin cover. The News Stand Edition features Kiss and Kitana Baker which is replicated in the limited edition virgin cover. Again, there is a limited edition Photo Cover with Kitana Baker. There is only one Vampirella story, the rest of the magazine featuring articles, reviews and adverts.

Vampirella Must Die, Part 2 of the Definitive Infinity Virus

Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, writers; Gabriel Rearte, penciller; Meth, inker; Raymond Lee, colourist; Michael Conley, letters, p.20-29.

The story continues with Vampirella and Tina meeting Cockroach-Man (Spider-Man?), his ageing Aunt and the Retaliator (who looks suspiciously like Marvel Comics' Punisher). Affected by the virus they end up dead and Vampirella and Tina continue in their quest for Dynamic Force ...

An enjoyable story (albeit with Vampirella in her "out-on-the-town gear" instead of her regular costume), it's just a shame that the whole magazine only has the ONE story! As an aside, on the last page it is revealed that one of them isn't wearing underwear, but we never get to find out whether it is Tina or Vampirella. Maybe one day, Jimmy Palmiotti or Justin Gray will supply a definitive answer for the Vampirella trivia fanatics (like me!).

Issue #3 (2004)

Regular Painted Cover - Noto $3.95
Regular News Stand Cover $5.95
Limited Alternate Photo Cover - Kitana Baker (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Alternate Virgin Cover by Parke (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Alternate Cover by Parker (1,500 copies) $9.95

There are five editions; a regular cover by Phil Noto, a news stand edition with a cover by Steven Parke, the model edition, the Parke Virgin cover and a Jeff Parker cover.

In between the adverts, reviews and articles there are two Vampirella stories.

Vampirella Must Die, Part 3 of the Definitive Infinity Virus

Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, writers; Gabriel Rearte, penciller; Meth, inker; Raymond Lee, colourist; Michael Conley, letters, p.20-29

Vampirella and her friend Tina deal with rabid super hero Stainless Steel and finally get to the Dynamic Forces headquarters ...

Hate Mail

Jeff Parker, art & story, p.36-43 (black and white)

Vampirella steps in to help Spellinore (the hostess of a TV show) who is under attack by a coven of witches who have taken offence to some comments made on the show. Vampirella tracks the coven and shows them some real "magic".

An amusing story which could be construed as a bit of a dig at over-the-top politically correct, wiccan, feminist groups.

Issue #4 (2004)

Regular Painted Cover - Golden $3.95
Regular News Stand Cover $5.95
Limited Alternate Photo Cover - Kitana Baker (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Alternate Virgin Cover (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Virgin Kiss Photo Cover - Kitana Baker (1,500 copies) $9.95

The regular and limited edition virgin covers features Michael Golden's art, the news stand version features Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart's art, and there is a Ben Templesmith limited edition. And, of course the Kitana Baker model edition.

Two Vampirella stories are squeezed in between the adverts, reviews and articles.

What Have We Become

Becky Cloonan, art & story, p.11-18 (black and white)

A thought provoking story in which Vampirella destroys a 3,000 year old plague infected Norse Warrior zombie. An interesting story that leaves you with more questions than answers.

Vampirella Must Die, Part 4 of the Definitive Infinity Virus

Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, writers; Gabriel Rearte, penciller; Meth, inker; Raymond Lee, colourist; Michael Conley, letters, p.25-34.

The final part of this story has Vampirella kill off the remaining super heroes and wind down with her girlfriend, Tina.

There are definite lesbian overtones between Vampirella and Tina - not too popular with the fan base, but what the heck, it is only a comic book! And as long as she hasn't lost her "taste" for guys as well, Vampirella can swing any way she wants in my book.

Issue #5 (2004)

Regular Painted Cover - Chiodo $3.95
Regular News Stand Cover $5.95
Limited Alternate Photo Cover - Kitana Baker (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Alternate Virgin Cover by Chiodo (1,500 copies) $9.95
Limited Alternate Cover of Samantha Mathis (1,500 copies) $9.95

There are five editions; a regular and limited edition virgin cover by Joe Chiodo, a news stand edition with a Kitana Baker photo cover, the model edition with more Kitana Baker, and a limited edition cover featuring Samantha Mathis of salem's Lot.

In between the adverts, reviews and articles there are two stories, one Vampirella and one Pantha - both in black and white.

Vampirella: Mo Money, Mo Bullets

John Lucas, art; Stuart Moore, story; Michael Conley, letters, p.10-18 (black and white)

Maybe it's because I am in the UK, but I didn't really understand this story of a record producer who is trying to destroy Vampirella because she refused his advances a few years previously. I get the feeling that it is a parody of some figure in current USA rap culture, or a statement of some sort but I think something has been lost in translation!

Bound, a Pantha Tale

Mark Texiera, art; Dan Jolley, script; Mike Conley, letters , p.37-46 (black and white)

Pantha is conjured by a young girl whose magic binds Pantha to her will. Pantha kills the man that the girl hates and then leaves the girl with some profound insights. A well drawn story with a message about abuse and becoming worse than your abuser.