I was excited to see how this longer EC comic would be and I have to say I loved every minute of it. Particularly the ending which gives us potential for a sequel (something I really hope we get). I loved Ada has a protagonist and how the story all interlinked from Ada’s past to the present. I liked the vampire lore and the mix of darker humour too. All in all this is a must for fans of the EC comic lines.

Collecting issues #1-4 of EC’s first-ever standalone horror series, starring Ada, EC’s own bon-vivant vampire w/ @andreasorrentino.bsky.social’s lush, immersive art, & @corinnabechko.bsky.social’s characters and plot charm. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A fun, violent romp through Ada’s past and present.​ Lots of high-contrast shadows in the art, and snarky dialog from our protagonist.

I went into this blind and I’m glad that I did because I had a blast reading this. The story takes place on a Caribbean island where our main protagonist, the vampire Ada, gets stranded after a few too many indulgences on sea. Something sinister is going on and Ada soon realises that isn’t the only monster on the island.

The art style is fantastic. I loved the gruesome, dark panels. The slightly more cartoony style of the flashbacks was also a great choice in my opinion. However, I do have to mention that I struggled to tell the characters apart in one of the flashback panels, but I managed to figure out what was going on.

The story? Great. However, one caveat: I think that the plot’s carried a little too much by deus ex machina. Characters magically appear where they need to be and loose ends coincidentally fuse together. This isn’t uncommon in comics, but it ruins the chance of re-reading the story. Judging from the other reviews I have read, this series tends to be more episodic, so I’m going to assume this is the reason why the narrative issues happened. If the prologue was written before the main story, that would make a lot of sense.

Anyway, read this if you love vampires and the Vampire: The Masquerade comic series, or if you love horror comics with strong female leads.

I am a big fan of vampires so I was excited to read this. The dialogue was strong and the story didn’t rely just on action to keep things interesting. Even though the plot is mostly serious, Ada’s humor adds some fun moments. The artwork is beautiful!  I enjoyed it and would recommend it.

Voluntary review of an ARC from NetGalley

The synopsis provides a detailed account of the story, so in lieu of me providing that, I will this read was wonderful from start to finish.

Normally, I'm not real big into vampire stories, but this is EC and that's enough said. The dialogue didn't feel bland, nor did this rely on action to keep momentum. Even though most of the plot is serious, there are times of fun quips or moments, primarily from our protagonist, Ada. More or less contained the same style of artwork; however, within each chapter there was also a little variation here and there, which I thought was a great touch at mixing it up when it came to bringing out the respective illustration.

Overall, loved it and would absolutely recommend. I also just wanted to take a moment to say how much of an honor it is to have been able to read and review this literature. EC is a classic and a titan when it comes to the history of comics, especially horror. This material is no different, and it adds new blood to the discourse. Thank you to the publisher, and as always, the creative team that made this possible.

Thank you Oni Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

Ada, an immortal vampire, has landed on an island paradise. A Caribbean resort full of wealthy tourists and superstitious locals means an ample food supply. But as Ada explores her new hunting ground, she finds herself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with an entirely different predator...

This was a fun, action packed novel that really leans into the dark, bloody vampire story we would expect, yet it has its own unique elements. It's fun to watch a vampire story unfold against a Caribbean backdrop, and the added humour works so well. Ada is a captivating protagonist—dangerous as we would expect, yet her brashness makes her feel unlike traditional vampires, in the best way.

"I can't deny I was hungry.
And not too proud to turn down a free meal."

The art is simply mesmerising, I love how it captures the moody setting as well as the muted tones used for the flashbacks.

This was cool!
I’m a fan of the Sonja Blue series by Nancy Collins and Ada has a similar spirit to Sonja. The comic’s storyline reads like a 90s vampire novel and that’s something I love. There’s a bit of ambiguity to the story but you can still follow along with twists in the narrative.

Thank you Oni Press for the Advanced Review Copy.

"Blood Type is a gloriously gory, horrifying, and morbid tome. Forgive my theatrical assonance, reading it put me in the mindset of an ancient vampire. First, it’s very funny, with a pitch-black sense of humor, much like the eyes of a vampire? Okay, I’ll stop. Really, some of the best scenes are mined from much Ada doesn’t care about the mortals, or ‘beasts’, as she prefers to call them, around her. She’ll casually punt a victim out of a lifeboat without shedding a tear. Oh, she needs to get a thrall to stay put while she hunts for prey? No problem, just knee him in a sensitive region with nary an afterthought.

The art is definitely a plus. It makes wonderful use of moody shadows to set the tone, along with bloody slashes and crimson silhouettes. The comic’s “host”, the Grave-Digger, has a fun design, as well. Additionally, the panels have a quirky layout. They don’t move around the page in a traditional style, which enhances the creeping dread during a particularly tense scene in the third issue. I’m definitely going to check out more of Oni Press’ recent horror anthologies, especially if sequel miniseries starring select characters continue to be released. Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free digital copy of this graphic novel in exchange for a review."

We all know what vampires are and what they can do, which — for me — makes a lot of vampire horror, be it in movie, book, or comic book, very hit or miss. I want either a new take on vampires, a charismatic vampire (either as villain or hero), or clever vampire hunters. Fortunately, this book has all three!

Ada isn’t cool, mysterious, or even charming. She’s brutal, lazy, sloppy, self-indulgent, headstrong and reckless. She will always take the easiest path, which is often the most self-destructive one. And in this story, that laziness bites her in the ass. The story of her past is told through shadowy figures in a storybook, and her present in blood drenched shadows, and both come together nicely.

The art is solid, the story is well constructed, and I had a good time with this. If you’re looking for another vampire story, or some nicely gory horror, this one is worth the read. Thank you very much to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was a really good horror book! This was the first time I've read something by Corrina Bechko, and based on the strength of the script here, I'm likely to track down more by this author. Andrea Sorrentino is more familiar to me--still an awesome artist! The story of Ada was intriguing and it was interesting how the flashbacks were all presented in a different style. A fun bonus is that this is a modern day EC comic---so we have a narrator giving some commentary at the beginning and ends of each issue. There's been no shortage of vampire comics--this one is worth a read!