Why read Hellsing Volume 1?

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There's a secret organization somewhere in England created to defend the Queen and country from monsters of all sorts. Yes, it's hard to believe in this day and age... but really, isn't this the true age of monsters? Enter Hellsing, an agency, long in tooth, with the experience, know-how, and...…

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1 author picked Hellsing Volume 1 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Michael B. Chikondi

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These are so fun, violent (especially if you watch the animated version) but it’s full of cool characters. It’s scary enough to be edgy, but not scary enough to make you paranoid there’s someone in the house before bedtime. I’d say these are fairly classical vampires. When they fight or Ally with the Catholic Church they’re powerful opponents/players.

Not only does it have classic action manga…things? (Will I sound smarter if I say tropes?) It’s also got its cute interactions between characters outside of work, showing their relationships, humour, the organisation, and their allies. It’s over the top, but what’s…

From Michael's list on The best books to read for a slice-of-life, classical Vampire story.