Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures

A ton of established, traditional writers and novelists are getting into the comics racket lately - and most of them are doing quite well. Jodi Picoult and Jonathan Lethem are the two that spring most readily to mind, but by no means the only ones. What's surprising is how many are doing so well at it. I'm sure having their established audiences is part of it, but if they weren't good at it, that wouldn't matter much after the first issue or two - once the novelty wore off. I'd love to hear some of these writers' thoughts on the form and whether or not they really enjoyed working in it, so I may try to contact one or more of them and see if I can't get them to sit down for a few e-mails and let me know. In the meantime, check out this official Marvel press release and preview art for Anita Blake:

When you’re surrounded by enemies at every turn, just who can you trust? When you’re Anita Blake, animator and vampire hunter extraordinaire, the answer is simple — no one! The hit adaptation of New York Times Best-Selling author Laurell K Hamilton’s Anita Blake series continues in Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #7 (of 12) as Anita continues her investigation of the Vampire Murders. When she finds a friend in mortal danger, how far will she go to save him? Who’s behind the Vampire Murders? And is there more going on between Anita & Phillip than they realize? The answers to all of those questions begin here!

Plus, don’t miss one of 2007’s top selling graphic novels, Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures Vol.1, in stores now with two covers exclusive to comic shops! Collecting Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #1-6, along with a brand new story by Laurell K Hamilton herself, this is a can’t miss collection for Anita Blake fans new and old.

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: Guilty Pleasures #7, as buzz continues to grow around the series from both fans and critics. The stage is set for Anita to find the answers she seeks — but at what cost to her and those she loves?

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #7 (of 12) (JUL072208)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by Jess Ruffner
Pencils & Cover by Brett Booth
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—12/6/07, On-Sale—1/4/08

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC NEW PRINTING ANITA VARIANT (JUL078185)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES VOL. 1 HC NEW PRINTING JEAN CLAUDE VARIANT (JUL078186)
Written by LAURELL. K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE RITCHIE AND JESS RUFFNER-BOOTH
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Parental Advisory …$19.99
On-Sale—NOW!