Vault Review: Life Sucks by Jessica Abel, Gabe Soria, and Warren Pleece

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First Second Books, 2008

ISBN: 1596431075

Available: New

            Life Sucks is an unusual, funny, and unglamourous take on the vampire tale. Dave Miller is a young man whose life takes a dramatic change when he applies for a night job at a convenience store.  The vampire owner turns him, sealing Dave’s fate to forever be the night manager at the store.  Dave’s life changes for the better when he meets Rosa, a goth girl. His attempt to romance Rosa is complicated when psycho-surfer vamp Wes decides to try for Rosa’s affection.   Life Sucks is well-written, with good artwork. But mostly, it’s just plain fun. Those who appreciate a little irony with their vampires will get a kick out of Life Sucks.  Recommended.

Contains: Violence, minor gore

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