"Dust Bowl" is a short story from the Tales of the Vampires comic book miniseries. Written by Jane Espenson and illustrated by Jeff Parker, it was originally published on March 17, 2004, by Dark Horse Comics.
Summary
Young Joe Cooper is trying to work a barren field that rain hasn't touched. He is soon turned into a vampire, but must face this new experience by himself.
Continuity
- The story takes place in 1933.
Appearances
Individuals
- Joe Cooper
- Joe Cooper's mother
- Joe Cooper's mother's sire
- Sal
- Raindrop
Species
Locations
- Kansas, USA
Objects
Death count
- Joe Cooper's mother, sired and then staked by her son.
- Sal, accidentally killed by Joe when he meant to sire her.
Behind the scenes
Collections
Pop culture references
- Joe has posters of the movies Dracula, Chandu the Magician, and Tarzan in his room.