I haven’t had this much fun with an original graphic novel since...well, I don’t know when. In a nutshell, Night Trippers is all about exploiting mood and vibe, even though one of the main subplots of the book is the stupidity of human beings. What a drag, man!

Night Trippers is one of the best vampire tales I have ever read. This is the rare comic book that stays fresh even through a second reading. Fight the instinct to pass this by in the store in favor of more commercial fare. Great comics don't come along as often as they should. Don't pass this one up.

While the plot is driven by the typical vampire elements, the real story is Ricketts exploration of history and pop culture. Micah Farritor's art is as unusual and unique as Ricketts's script, and those looking for something different in comics literature that sacrifices nothing in sheer entertainment value ought to take a look.