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Pathfinder/Vampirella: Blade of Darkness #1 is something we didn’t know we needed

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Pathfinder/Vampirella: Blade of Darkness #1

Welcome to Golarion! It’s a world of swords and of sorcery. A place where adventurers tempt fate, monsters lurk in every shadow, and powerful beings seek ever more power. One of those beings, the vampire lord Zaloch, has performed a ritual to summon a being that will give vampires a new advantage against any who would try to destroy them – but to Zaloch’s surprise, his ritual summons not a raging demon…but Vampirella. And then the monster hunters show up! There’s chaos, dark magic, a life-and-death battle…and that’s before we even mention legendary heroes Kyra and Merisiel! Roll the dice on a new adventure as Vampirella navigates her way through the world of PATHFINDER! Pathfinder/Vampirella: Blade of Darkness #1 is a fun start and brings together the two properties seamlessly.

When it comes to crossovers of two properties, the devil is always in the details. How it happens is key and has to have some logic to it, or it quickly falls apart. Thankfully, Pathfinder/Vampirella: Blade of Darkness #1 keeps things simple with a ritual that brings Vampirella into the world of Pathfinder. Written by Erik Burnham, this simplicity keeps the comic focused and lets readers just roll with the concept as things play out like a good roleplaying adventure.

Generally, the comic feels very much like any other Pathfinder comic. We have our adventurers who get sucked into an ever spiraling bigger adventure. The tone and style is somewhere in-between the rather serious fantasy of Conan the Barbarian and the off-the-rails type fantasy that is Skullkickers. And it all works and works really well. Burnham nails down the premise so it doesn’t feel like a stretch.

The art by Federico Dallocchio with color by Jordi Escuin is good. They’re joined by Carlos M. Mangual on letters and altogether the comic looks clean and engaging. There are moments where Vampirella looks a little awkward but as a whole, the comic keeps the look and tone of previous Pathfinder comics. The comic doesn’t clutter things up instead keeping it focused on a rather large town and just a few characters at a time. This isn’t one where there’s lots going on in the background, it’s a rather visually chill comic in that way. But, when the action gets going, it looks good with swinging of the sword that feels like it includes a few failures in the roll.

Pathfinder/Vampirella: Blade of Darkness #1 is a fun start and has us wanting an actual adventure based around the concept. It keeps things focused and simple in a way delivering a reason for the crossover that works and isn’t much of a stretch. Overall, this is one that fans of both properties will enjoy.

Story: Erik Burnham Art: Federico Dallocchio
Color: Jordi Escuin Llorach Letters: Carlos M. Mangual
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Preview: Pathfinder/Vampirella: Blade of Darkness #1

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Pathfinder/Vampirella: Blade of Darkness #1

Writer: Erik Burnham
Artist: Federico Dallocchio
Covers: Steven Cummings (A), Andrew Huerta (B), Wayne Reynolds Character Sheet (C)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Horror / Adventure | $4.99 | Teen+

Welcome to Golarion! It’s a world of swords and of sorcery. A place where adventurers tempt fate, monsters lurk in every shadow, and powerful beings seek ever more power. One of those beings, the vampire lord Zaloch, has performed a ritual to summon a being that will give vampires a new advantage against any who would try to destroy them – but to Zaloch’s surprise, his ritual summons not a raging demon…but Vampirella. And then the monster hunters show up! There’s chaos, dark magic, a life-and-death battle…and that’s before we even mention legendary heroes Kyra and Merisiel! Roll the dice on a new adventure as Vampirella navigates her way through the world of PATHFINDER in this thrilling new four-issue miniseries!

Cover of the comic 'Pathfinder: Vampirella - Blade of Darkness' featuring dynamic characters in a cave setting, preparing for battle.
Comic book cover featuring characters from Pathfinder and Vampirella, titled 'Blade of Darkness'. The image showcases a dynamic action scene with three characters wielding swords, dressed in fantasy-themed outfits. The cover includes the title and publication information.
Character sheet for Merisiel, a rogue from the Pathfinder Vampirella comic series, displaying her stats, skills, and abilities.
A colorful comic panel depicting a coastal city called Caliphhas, showcasing its buildings and scenic landscape.
A whimsical comic panel depicting a dialogue between a roguish character and two adventurers in a fantasy setting, negotiating for a map. The characters display various emotions and attire, with colorful details in a lively street scene at sunset.
A comic book page featuring two characters in a fantasy setting. One character, dressed in red and blue armor, is walking with another character wearing a cloak and a turban. They engage in conversation, expressing concern and discussing a sense of unease. The background depicts an ancient city with stone buildings and a sunset.
A comic book panel featuring a diverse group of fantasy characters engaged in a dialogue about hunting vampires. One character, Merisiel, introduces herself with a confident expression, while another, Jaxa, discusses the nature of vampires. The scene includes various adventurers and a backdrop of a medieval village.
A group of diverse fantasy characters engaged in a conversation, with one character in a blue outfit, another with white hair, and one in armor. The setting appears to be a rugged landscape with a warm color palette.

SDCC 2026: Vampirella Enters the Realm of Pathfinder!

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Welcome to Golarion! Dynamite Entertainment and Paizo Inc. present the next project in their nearly 15 years of ongoing collaborations, as the Daughter of Drakulon enters their beloved tabletop fantasy realm in new comic series Pathfinder/Vampirella: Blade of Darkness this October!

It’s a world of swords and sorcery, a place where adventurers tempt fate, monsters lurk in every shadow, and powerful beings seek ever more power. One such figure in the realm is the vampire lord Zaloch. He’s performed a haunting ritual, one told to summon a figure who will give vampires a new advantage against any who would seek to destroy their kind. To his surprise, the subject of his ritual summons does not result in a raging, fearsome demon… but Vampirella!

Then, right as the raven-haired antiheroine enters the fray, monster hunters show up. Rife with chaos, dark magic, battles with life and death on the line, this unexpected crossover will rival any fantasy and roleplaying romps. Some of Pathfinder’s most legendary heroes get tangled up in the mayhem too, as partners on and off the battlefield Kyra and Merisiel, the elf rogue and human Sarenite, join the fracas!

Writer Erik Burnham makes his Pathfinder debut, tapping back into his fan-favorite writing of Vampirella from her past crossover with Dejah Thoris. Burnham is otherwise known and revered by fans for his works with Red Sonja, Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. He’s partied up with artist Federico Dallocchio, who was at the forefront of reviving the Suicide Squad at DC, and other titles like Star Wars, Starcraft, and more.

Burnham and Dallocchio are joined on this quest by past Pathfinder pencilers Steven Cummings and Andrew Huerta who contribute covers to the series. Prolific RPG and gaming artist Wayne Reynolds also does character sheet covers. Collectors can chase after rare Pathfinder collectibles via the premium mystery blind bag too.

Readers are invited to roll the dice and enjoy this new adventure, as Vampirella navigates her way through the world of Pathfinder!