Volume 1 Guilty Pleasures

I was a huge fan of the Anita Blake novels until the storylines got bogged down with the sex. The earlier novels used it as flavor for the story rather than the story itself. I didn't mind it that way, as long as it didn't take away from a really good story as the later novels did. That being said, I really love the graphic novel. I spotted the hardcover version and the artwork caught my eye. I was hooked at that point. I have to admit, yes, all the male characters look moderately feminine. Yes, Anita's thighs are drawn rather large (but was stated in the novels...) but I really love Booth's art style! I'll have to look into other projects from him. Finally, highly recommended for early Blake fans! So...when's the next one coming out??

I was a bit hesitant about how this product would hold up to the original books, but I was very surprised with the result. It was fabulous. The graphics were so well done and it truly followed the original. To me it was worth the cost. I won't miss any of these.

The comic book is fantastic. I absolutely love all the novels and have all of them and I couldn't wait to get the Vol. 1 comic book. The pages are vey colorful and the artist did a great job. Also in between the "chapters" - divisions between released comics - the posters (page size) that were released are there. The book has comics 1-6 and a mini new comic at the end. If you love Anita Blake books atleast before they got very amorous you have got to buy this book.

Found the hard back after trying to locate the comics--wow there is a lot to comic collecting. For the graphic novel--which contains the 6 comics for guilty pleasures--2 covers--contents the same--depends if purchased via book store or comic store. I am not sure the characters look the same as in my mind from the books but they are recognizable. All in all I really like them. Oh and in this book there is a story written especially for it by Laurell K. that has not appeared any where else titled VAMPIRE VICTIM.

"The addiction begins here" would have been an accurate sub-title for Laurell K. Hamilton's, GUILTY PLEASURES, Volume 1. Whether you're new to comic books or not, the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter graphic novel will captivate males, females, and even those in-between. And here's why: In Anita Blake's freaky world, humans, vampires, and were-creatures live together freely. This fascinating arrangement is ripe for power struggles, chronic tension, and violence. And the hero, Anita, is in a very special position. The vamps, were-creatures, and humans all need her help! As a zombie raiser, vampire executioner, and federal marshal, she is uniquely qualified to solve murder mysteries by working with the cops who the freaks don't trust and working with the freaks who the cops don't trust. Anita also questions who she can trust. The storyline: Anita is forced to assist the vampires in discovering who has been killing the master vampires of St. Louis. She doesn't trust them, but if she doesn't help, they will kill or permanently take over the mind of her friend, Catherine. Anita doesn't allow her friends to be hurt, and she can be especially unforgiving if they get hurt because of her. After a reluctant visit to Guilty Pleasures, a vampire strip club owned by master vampire and potential love interest, Jean-Claude, the most powerful and evil master vampire, Nikolaos, shows Anita that she means business. Anita's fact finding mission takes us deeper into her world, which series fans affectionately call, "The Anitaverse." From the very first lines of the book, Anita's humor is wry and refreshing. Even when her life is threatened, she is consistent. Her strength of will is also impressive against the vampires. Somehow, she is partially immune to their attempts at mind control. Her physical strength isn't bad either as she fights off the giant were-rats. Anita is likeable, because she's funny, tough, loyal, and tends to be attracted to the bad boys. Readers get glimpses of the full length novel with wonderfully vivid descriptions like: His mind is holding me like velvet steel, and ...I felt her gaze like an ice cube sliding down my spine. This hardcover edition includes the first 6 comic book issues, which covers half of the first Anita Blake novel. Also included is an 8-page bonus story. In Volume 1, readers are still getting to know Anita, but the combination of mystery, vampires, were-creatures, and a powerhouse of a main character are going to cause people to need their Anitaverse fix. Buy the graphic novel, no matter what kind of creature you happen to be.