The Crave creator returns to sink her teeth into a sensual series that follows an ancient clan of bloodthirsty vengeful vampires, launching in September
Maria Llovet, the writer and artist behind bestselling erotic thriller Crave, returns to Image Comics to sink her teeth into another thrilling dark fantasy-horror series, a vengeful vampire saga wrapped up in the worlds of both modern fashion and classic monster myth. The four-issue miniseries kicks off in September to haunt readers during Halloween season.
In Violent Flowers, an ancient clan of vampires reunites after centuries. The Sentinel, a vampire who watches over all supernatural creatures, has been murdered. His erratic sister, Carnelia, will stop at nothing to get revenge, even when she’s charged with a mortal to take care of. In a world where the cult of youth and beauty rules, Carnelia has remained old and wrinkled for ages, abstaining from her vampire urges. But her addiction to blood may prove her resolution is not as firm as it seems.
“I’m really excited about this project! I’ve conceived the world of Violent Flowers as a series of self-contained stories that talk about the same group of characters through the ages. So this miniseries is only the beginning!” said Llovet.
Continued Llovet: “One of the themes I’m really eager to discuss in this series as a whole, is the idolization of youth and beauty in our society, and why the main character, who can stay young and beautiful forever, usually chooses to stay old and wrinkled. Also ADDICTION to blood: in vampire fiction, we’re used to seeing how characters struggle with their urges, but what if they were actually addicted to blood? I find the idea fascinating!"
Violent Flowers #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 25:
- Covers A, B, & C by Maria Llovet – Lunar Codes 0724IM280, 0724IM281, & 0724IM282
- Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Maria Llovet - Lunar Code 0724IM283
- Cover E By Jesús Orellana - Lunar Code 0724IM284
- Cover F By Mirka Andolfo - Lunar Code 0724IM285
- Cover G By Luana Vecchio - Lunar Code 0724IM286
- Cover H By HamletMachine - Lunar Code 0724IM287
Violent Flowers #1 will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Violent Flowers #2 (of 4)
Arriving: October 30, 2024
Lunar Code: 0824IM460Buy
Cover price: $3.99
« Vengeance blooms in their veins. »
MARIA LLOVET (CRAVE , Luna, Porcelain) returns with VIOLENT FLOWERS, a sensual tale about vengeance, acceptance, and the importance of embracing who we really are.
In issue #2, Setka tells Anna about Erzsébet’s past: Erzébet was a very devoted mortal lover of Carnelia’s, but when she refused to turn her into a vampire, she tricked Nikodemos into doing it himself, later descending into a spiral of blood and madness.
Carnelia and Anna attend a supernatural party hosted by the sea creatures known as The Triplets, to try to find out where Erzébet is, but it turns out she’s at the party herself…
Violent Flowers #3 (of 4)
Arriving: November 27, 2024
Lunar Code: 0924IM426Buy
Cover price: $3.99
« Vengeance blooms in their veins. »
MARIA LLOVET (CRAVE, Luna, Porcelain) returns with VIOLENT FLOWERS, a sensual tale about vengeance and acceptance, and the importance of embracing who we really are.
In **issue #3…**Erzsébet flees after hurting Carnelia with the TOXIKON, the poison arrow. Carnelia and Anna take refuge in a pharmacy where they tend their wounds. Carnelia explains her complicated relationship with Nikodemos and, as they bond, Anna offers her blood to Carnelia so she can heal. They end up sharing much more than just blood…
Violent Flowers #4 (of 4)
Arriving: December 26, 2024
Lunar Code: 1024IM440Buy
Cover price: $3.99
MINISERIES FINALE
Vengeance blooms in their veins…
MARIA LLOVET (CRAVE, Luna, Porcelain) returns with VIOLENT FLOWERS, a sensual tale about vengeance and acceptance and the importance of embracing who we really are.
In issue #4… With her wound moderately improved by the blood, Carnelia and Anna pursue and confront Erzsébet.
They follow her through the rooftops of Barcelona, where a final battle to the death will take place as the sun rises up.
DON’T MISS the ENDING of this thrilling tale!!
