Red Ink: The 'True Blood' Comic Book Is Here

HBO's 'True Blood' has made vampires and werewolves more sexy than geeky. That pendulum may swing the other way, now that there's a 'True Blood' comic book.

Reuters reports that the comic series, which was set to be introduced under multiple collector covers on Wednesday at the 2010 edition of Comic-Con in San Diego, will serve as a companion to the TV series.

The plot, devised by series creator Alan Ball and series writers Elisabeth Finch and Kate Barnow, will unfold as a side story to the action on the show and will feature most of the regular characters, including Sookie, Bill, Eric, Tara, Sam, Jason, and Lafayette. (Spoilers follow.)


In the comic series plot, Sookie and the others will find themselves trapped at Merlotte's bar, where a murderous monster that feeds on shame forces them to reveal their darkest secrets. In other words, it'll be just like 'The Iceman Cometh,' but with more blood and nipples.

Actual writing credit goes to Ball, David Tischman ('Bite Club') and Mariah Huehner, with art by David Messina ('Star Trek: Countdown').

Publisher IDW is making the books available in print and as digital downloads, available via the Apple App Store and the Sony Digital Comics store.

You can flip through a preview of Issue #1 using the player below. Some of the art and language is NSFW.


Covers and inside art from 'True Blood' Issue #1


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