I really thought this would be right up my alley. Maybe taking a small detour into a narrow lane that I don't visit as often, but up my alley nonetheless. In the end, though, I didn't really enjoy it as much as I'd hoped.

Although not completely my style, the artwork is pretty good, and the story line doesn't glaringly lack for anything; the concept's actually quite cool and shows a lot of research and imagination. I just couldn't find myself investing in it or the characters at all. It's always hard to connect to characters in a shorter medium like this, but the main characters in Vampire State Building just didn't have the depth I need to feel anything for them.

And in this case, if I don't feel anything for the characters, I don't feel anything in terms of what they're forced to endure either.

The way they created the vampires was very unique. I loved the way they gave the vampires their own special language. I enjoyed the book so much. I got so attached to all of the characters immediately.

The title pretty much sums the story in it: The Empire State building is basically a pantry filled with humans that end up as meals for the vampires that attack the city. They’re called the Hamatsa and though we don’t really know their origin –except, perhaps, that they came from an ancient culture-, the creatures are quite scary to say the least, and only fire can take them down.

Now, I was craving a good, old-fashioned vampire story and this did live up to my expectations. The art style is SUPERB and I can’t complain even if I wanted to. The pages feel like watching a movie so it’s kind of refreshing to see such a polished art style. Unfortunately, the story in itself is not that strong, but perhaps this is due to the length of the graphic novel. I must admit that I couldn’t connect with anybody and they kind of feel flat to me, but the ambient and the wide shots in general are top notch.

I would totally recommend you to read this if you’re a fan of graphic novels and supernatural creatures such as vampires!

I received this as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for giving me access.

The beginning of Vampire State Building started off slow and then picked up so quickly that it was over and you are left wondering WTF? I am confused a little by the ending and would like to know more about it really.

The graphics is what ultimately lead me to read this. Dark, bloody, and gruesome. My favorite.

Although the beginning was a bit rushed to my taste, leaving me feeling lost and confused for a bit, the pieces fall where they belong to and it becomes obvious you’re about to see madness at its fullest and the rawest side of human nature: survival. I found the idea intriguing and appealing, and liked what it could become. We’ve all seen the same old creature-based apocalypse, but this comic took it to a different level, where the threat is obvious to the world since the first moment. I would like more worldbuilding and character development, but it was still a good reading.
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Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this graphic novel. Unfortunately this was not a new favorite for me. I was hoping that with the name it would include a bit more humor. It didn’t allow much room for character attachments and the story of how the Vampires got there didn’t really work. If you’re in the mood for a one sitting quick action packed read, this might be for you. The art in this book was done by the same artist that illustrated The Walking Dead graphic novels so that was pretty cool. The art was well done but the story was meh.

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I really have been in the mood for horror and when I saw this I knew this would check all the boxes and it did. I wanted evil vampires, I wanted blood, and I wanted there to be a hero, but while it gave me everything I wanted I still didn't feel fulfilled. Maybe it was just too cliche? But I didn't feel any connection to the characters, so when someone died it didn't affect me to much.

Terry was okay, a man who is going through some (actually a lot) of stuff, he's about to be shipped off and his friends meet at the empire state building to watch the sunset and remind he what he's leaving behind. Honestly, I would like to read more about Terry without all the vampire stuff I think that would make for some interesting reading.

Overall, a good horror Graphic Novel with vampires.

A really fun time! The artwork was stunning!!! Very action packed. The drama was smartly placed and just the right amount of info dumping where necessary. I could see a few options as far as alertnate directions for future works in this series. It is open ended enough that the authors can go anywhere with the story line. Getting views from the police departments perspective on the outside of the situation was essential and gave a necessary reprieve to the events within the building. We are rooting for the characters the entire time and all situations were high risk. Anyone can die at any time and that made for a very edge of your seat experience. Looking forward to more from these creators in the future!! Will recommend to many readers I know.

The Walking Dead meets Vampires. I absolutely loved it. Right up my alley. An ancient vampire is awakened through a remodel in The Empire State Building and creates vampires who reek havoc. Loved it.

Vampire State Building has a fascinating concept: a Native American legend about a vampire master who is brought back to unleash an undead army unto the world. The one original caveat is the setting. The legend states that it has to happen close to the sky, hence, the Empire State Building is where the master resides.

The story, itself, could have used a little more background for the characters. I didn’t really connect with any of them. I feel like the story would have been better served as a novel. My favorite part was the art style. It fit the narrative, perfectly.

4/5 stars!
I really enjoyed reading this work.
It was quick and I read it in a single sitting.
I thought the colour scheme was superb and the whole idea - a vampire outbreak in a closed-off building where the survivor count drops one by one is just a masterpiece on a whole another level. The panic, the hysteria, etc were all really well portrayed in the motions of the different characters.
Moreover, the various frames and backgrounds were juxtaposed very well within the panels.
I really enjoyed reading this novel!

Something just changed at the Empire State building and not for the better. The story kept me reading and the art fed my curiosity. I am glad I was able to read it as a collected work instead of separate volumes.

'Vampire State Building' by Ange and Patrick Renault with art by Charlie Adlard is a graphic novel that races by and is shamelessly fun to read.

A group of friends meet on the observation deck of the Empire State Building to bid farewell to one of them. Unbeknownst to them, there is evil waking in the building. It calls to others in the city and the undead will rise to feast. Will the group of friends make it out unchanged?

This was kind of like Die Hard meets an 1970s disaster movie. It reads way to fast, and I had a great time reading it. The art is pretty great. I'm sure I'd find things to dislike about it if I wanted, but it was a really fun ride.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

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All in all a good story. A group of friends gather at the Empire State Building for a farewell gathering in honor of Terry, who is soon to be deployed to Afghanistan. Hundreds of people are there when a disturbance on the 75th floor occurs. Cannibals or “vampires” are unleashed from a being a hidden door just discovered during renovations. Now it’s up to Terry to get his friends to safety.

I enjoyed this comic book. It has just the right amount of scary, and dialogue to engage me in the story. I think I read that one of the artists behind The Walking Dead comic series worked on this one!

I would recommend this comic to those who enjoy The Walking Dead and other similar comics. I would definitely be interested in reading about this story further.

3.5 stars

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Vampire state building is a new comic book graphic novel by the writer of The Walking Dead and really didn't dissapoint!

Full of gorey lifelike illustrations and a quick fire story, I was turning pages as fast as I could.

This edition hosts a number of poster pages and signed sketches of characters from the book. I hope this continues as a series as I can see so much more to be offered in this comic strip.

Terry and his friends gather for a going away party at the Empire State Building but renovations in the building disturb a hidden chamber that unleashes an ancient curse within. The Vampire God awakens and his army begins to rip through the crowds inside the building, trapping everyone in a gory massacre to sate his unearthly appetite.

First of all, the artwork in this book is beautiful. The eye-catching colors and textures are done so well that they alone are worth the read. Secondly, it's a really cool take on vampires: they're not the romanticized, moving-among-us, human-looking creatures luring us into their lair that we're used to. These are straight up vicious monsters out for blood. The story was pretty good for what it was, very fast-paced and action packed if not a little predictable. A solid 4.5 ⭐'s, it was just missing a little more oomph to the story to really kick it up another notch. It kept me on the edge of my seat but also left me wanting more. This edition contains a collection of cover art, each striking in their own way. Definitely one you'll want for your collection if you're a fan of horror comics.

Thanks to Diamond Book Distributors for providing a reader's copy via NetGalley.

This was just not for me. It is definitely for fans of the Walking Dead and other running and screaming comics. The artwork is good and the story is suitably nerve wracking but you need to be a fan of vampires to really enjoy this.

A high-octane vampire / zombie story. The Empire State Building becomes a trap for a cast of characters to battle their way out. Quick, blood bath.

Terry Fisher's friends have a small farewell party for him at the top of the Empire State Building. Meanwhile, a vampire god has been discovered behind the walls which starts the attack of the vampires! Terry and his friends must find a way to save themselves, but how will they find a way out?

I wanted to read Vampire State Building because it had the same artist as The Walking Dead which I loved! The art did not disappoint, and I loved how the artist portrayed the vampire god. The story is super fast paced, and I flew through it in one sitting! Everything wrapped up fairly quickly, and I do think it would've been nice if they had gone into more detail about the origin of the vampires, but other than that I really enjoyed it!

A super fun read that fans of The Walking Dead will enjoy!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-arc!

An interesting and action packed story about the what happens when a building is suddenly flooded by blood thirsty vampires and the fight for survival. The story was interesting and I found that the situations that the characters found themselves in to be intense. Overall an interesting and action packed story.