We're just as broken up as anyone about the hiatus of American Vampire , but Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque, and Vertigo are certainly making it an easy wait to endure.

First, American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell will help pass the time in June, and now, Vertigo has announced the American Vampire Anthology, set for release in August.The 80-page one-shot special will hit on August 7 for $7.99 and feature new short stories in the world of American Vampire by the likes of (deep breath) Greg Rucka, Jeff Lemire, Gail Simone, Fabio Moon, Gabriel Ba, Becky Cloonan, Ray Fawkes, Declan Shalvey, and Francesco Francavilla. The stories will feature new and familiar characters alike.American Vampire proper is still planned for a return later this year.Via LA Times

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