Vamps: Pumpkin Time #2

Vamps: Pumpkin Time was a three-issue limited series published by Vertigo, an imprint of DC Comics, in 1998. The title served as a sequel to the original Vamps series, which centered on a group of punk-rock vampire girls traversing the American landscape. This follow-up was written by Elaine Lee and illustrated by William Simpson, who aimed to maintain the gritty, rebellious aesthetic that defined the series' underground comic sensibility.

The series was part of Vertigo’s broader mission to explore mature themes through dark, supernatural narratives, appealing to readers who favored gothic storytelling over traditional superhero tropes. William Simpson's art style, characterized by its rough, kinetic energy, was intentionally designed to capture the chaotic nature of the protagonists' road trip. While it remains a niche entry in the publisher's catalog, it is recognized by collectors as a distinct stylistic representative of late nineties alternative horror comics.