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Nancy Collins Talks Vampirella: Prelude To Shadows Plus Exclusive Extended Preview

Michael Uslan, writer of Justice INC #3, talks with Nancy Collins about her Vampirella: Prelude to Shadows one shot, both on sale Oct. 22

MICHAEL USLAN: Where does Vampirella fit into the world of today's women … or does she?

NANCY COLLINS: Despite her costume, Vampirella actually has a lot in common with today's women. She is constantly being underestimated by those who can't see beyond her physical beauty, is dedicated to making a life and identity for herself outside her family, and yet manages to have a sense of humor.

MU: Who would win in:

A. Wonder Woman vs. Vampirella

B. Bionic Woman vs. Vampirella

C. Red Sonja vs. Vampirella

D. Batgirl vs. Vampirella

NC: Well, given that Vampirella has the vampire's power to hypnotize humans, she'd probably be able to put the whammy on the Bionic Woman, Red Sonja and Batgirl. Wonder Woman would probably be a tough match-up, since she's an Amazon, as opposed to a human. I wouldn't want to have to call that one.

MU: What is your typical writing process like? Do you begin with a detailed outline? How closely do you communicate with the artist during the process? What percentage of your creative process per issue is writing and what percentage is thinking?

NC: Yes, I have a fairly detailed outline, broken down into pages. I've communicated with Patrick a few times, but for the most part all I do is provide images of certain locations, clothing and props I've mentioned in the script. I'd say the creative process is 60% thinking and 40% writing.

MU: Describe the audience you're writing for.

NC: I don't write "for" audiences. I just tell stories I would have liked to read before I became a professional writer.

MU: Did you feel a need to read every Vampi story ever made before first writing this character? Why or why not?

NC: Hell, no. In fact, Dynamite editorial did not want me to. I researched the character online to figure out what changes had been made to her origins and supporting cast. I used that information to decide what to use and what to ignore in my take on the character. Continuity in comics is important, but often it ends up being the tail that wags the dog. I want to tell stories that propel the character forward while acknowledging the past, but not being slavishly tied to it.

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