American Vampire Vol. 1 (Paperback) Book 1 of 6: American Vampire | by Scott Snyder, Stephen King | Oct 11, 2011 Publisher: Vertigo; Illustrated edition (October 11, 2011) Language: English Paperback: 200 pages ISBN-10: 9781401229740 Condition: Good, one owner, read through a couple of times, some light edge wear This volume follows two stories: one written by Snyder and one written by King. Snyder's story is set in 1920's LA, we follow Pearl, a young woman who is turned into a vampire and sets out on a path of righteous revenge against the European Vampires who tortured and abused her. This story is paired with King's story, a western about Skinner Sweet, the original American Vampire-- a stronger, faster creature than any vampire ever seen before with rattlesnake fangs and powered by the sun.