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What would happen if an abused, ignored, angry teenage boy was given the power to make all of his tormentors pay for what they did to him? Red Simon: Vampire Punk answers that question with buckets of blood. A bullied teenage boy is murdered and comes back as a vampire to take gruesome revenge on everybody who mistreated him. He's tracked by police, a private detective and a vampire hunting priest. Simon develops a group of followers who want the same kind of vampire powers he has. But Simon is actually nothing but a confused child. While trying to get some answers from the police and vamp-hunter Father Spinello about the meaning of life, he wonders if this empty existence can ever come to an end. Because, let's face it, once you've had your revenge, what's left?
A murdered, bullied teenager returns as a vampire, driven by a thirst for gruesome revenge against his tormentors. Simon, now a creature of the night, grapples with his newfound powers and the emptiness of his existence. He seeks answers from a detective and a vampire-hunting priest, while also attracting followers who desire his vampiric abilities. The narrative explores Simon's internal conflict as he questions the meaning of life and the possibility of an end to his undead state, even after achieving his vengeance.
The premise sets up a dark, action-packed narrative focused on supernatural revenge and the consequences of such actions. The inclusion of multiple pursuers and a group of followers suggests a complex plot with various factions vying for control or information. The thematic exploration of existential questions within a horror framework points to a story that aims for both visceral thrills and a deeper, philosophical undercurrent. The narrative appears to balance the supernatural elements with the protagonist's internal struggle for meaning.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
ISBN-10:
0985882956
ISBN-13:
9780985882952
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