*"I wanted to create a sensuous Vampirella," explains illustrator extraordinaire Mark Schultz, famed for his CADILLACS AND DINOSAURS and other Xenozoic creations. "I wanted to portray her as a creature of mystery and atmosphere, of gothic horror. To me, it's important to think of her as part of the horror-fantasy genre, rather than the superhero universe. Vampirella never used her strength when she could get someone else to do it for her, she always kept something in reserve. There were all kinds of powers she'd keep up her sleeve...if she had a sleeve. Come to think of it, who wants a Vampirella with sleeves?" *Source: Back of card