Vampire: The Masquerade: Wake In Hate

Edition excerpt from Vampire: The Masquerade: Wake In Hate Vol.1 (2027): From the hit video game comes a new brutal descent into darkness. When a city on edge becomes a feeding ground, one vampire is sent into the chaos to uncover what’s really hunting amidst the protests. In the shadows of a city on fire, the bloody feed on every screen has spilled into the streets. Portland, 2020. As protests rage and tensions fracture the streets, whispers spread of bodies drained in the chaos, killings too precise to be human. When suspicion falls on vampires exploiting the unrest, the powers that be turn to Silky, enigmatic owner of The Dutchman bar, to uncover the truth. But this is no simple hunt. Wake in Hate sees Silky move through a city divided by fear, rage, and justice, he’s forced to confront the uneasy line between predator and protector, and the cost of hiding in plain sight. Award-winning writer John Lees (And Then Emily Was Gone, The Nasty, Sink), delves deeper into the stories behind fan-favorite characters and takes us on a harrowing exploration of how the supernatural hide and thrive amongst real-world chaos. The supernatural horrors unleashed amidst humanity’s disarray are brought to life by acclaimed artist Tom Mandrake (Batman, The Spectre, Swamp Thing). Set in a world fans love, yet inviting newcomers into the darkness. This is a savage, thought-provoking journey through a city on the brink, and the monsters feeding just beneath the surface. This Graphic Novel collects issues 1-4 of the comic series, and includes unseen material from the development of the comic, and a full gallery of the cover art.