Baltimore: Chapel of Bones (#1 of 2)

On top of Hellboy and B.P.R.D., Baltimore is Mike's other creation. Along with Christopher Golden, they have created an awesome vampire hunter that's rivaled only by, maybe, Blade. In this issue, Lord Baltimore comes face to face with an old nemesis for what appears to be one more battle. Although he is absent from the comic for most of it, it is an enjoyable story that will have you smiling, waiting for the second issue to drop. This book is a good place to start if you haven't read the novel or Plague of Ships as it gives you enough back story to catch you up while not dominating a good chunk of the book. The writing is great as you expect from Golden and Mignola while Stenbeck and Stewart's art nicely complement the words. Will this be the final battle between Baltimore and the vampire that is the cause of all his grief? We'll see!