That’s right, win a copy of the NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller AMERICAN VAMPIRE Volume 1 by Scott Snyder, Stephen King and artist Rafael Albuquerque. All you have to do is spot the “Easter Eggs...”
The first volume of AMERICAN VAMPIRE is a dual narrative, one that takes place in the Old West in the 1880’s and one that takes place in Hollywood in the 1920’s, but BOTH stories contain references to the other. Can you spot them? In each chapter (issues 1-5) there is at least one reference (a location, name or object) that is crucial to the other story.
Snyder, King and Albuquerque cleverly hid these little tidbits to enhance the story for keen-eyed fans on multiple readings. In order to win, please name/describe one of the Easter Eggs and post in the comment section of this post.
You have 1 week to post, you may only post once, and 10 winners will be chosen at random from all entries in which an Easter Egg is correctly identified.
Please see Official Rules below.
Good Luck!
Official Rules:
1. TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. One entry per person. To enter, comment on the Vertigo: Graphic Content blog entry entitled WIN A COPY OF AMERICAN VAMPIRE Vol. 1 (Please describe/name 1 of the “Easter Eggs” you find in any of the 5 issues.) no later than 11:59PM on 11/7/2010. Entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for illegible, inaccurate, or incomplete entries or for any failures, malfunctions, omissions or defects in entry transmission. Use of any device or computer software to automate the entry process is prohibited. By participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant accepts the conditions stated in these Official Rules, agrees that the Sponsor has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from this Sweepstakes and that Sponsor’s decision is final and binding, warrants that he or she is eligible to participate in this Sweepstakes, and agrees to release Sponsor and its parent companies, subsidiaries, agencies and affiliates, and all of their respective employees, officers, directors and agents from any and all liability, loss or damages arising in connection with participation in this Sweepstakes including, but not limited to, the awarding, receipt and/or use or misuse of any prize. By participating, entrants also agree that Sponsor may contact them from time to time for market research. Participation in Sponsor’s market research will not be required and will not increase odds of winning this Sweepstakes. Use of all personal data submitted by entrants will be subject to DC Comics’ privacy policy available at http://dccomics.com/about/?action=privacy. Subject to DC Comics’ Privacy Policy, Eentrants grant Sponsor the right to use their names and any information provided in their entry forms, in any medium of communication, including print, Internet, radio and/or television and for any purpose, including advertising, promotional or other purposes, by Sponsor or its affiliates, without additional compensation.
2. ELIGIBILTY: Sweepstakes open to legal U.S. residents only who are at least eighteen (18) years of age as of 11/7/2010. Employees of DC Comics, Warner Bros. and Time Warner and their families are not eligible.
3. PRIZES: Ten (10) winners will be selected from a random drawing of all eligible entries in which an Easter Egg is correctly identified to be conducted on or about 11/8/2010. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries with correct answers received. Winners will be notified by blog post, on or before 11:59 p.m. (EST) 11/8/2010. Each winner will receive one copy of Vertigo/DC Comics’ hardcover graphic novel, AMERICAN VAMPIRE (approximate retail value $24.99 for total approximate retail value of $249.99). The prizes are non-transferable, non-negotiable and not redeemable for cash, credit or merchandise. The winners may be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility, release of liability/publicity release (where legal) within ten (10) days of notification attempt. If any prize becomes unavailable for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable value. If any prize is not claimed or if an affidavit is not received within ten (10) days of the date notification of the prize has been given or if a winning entrant is found to be ineligible, alternative winners will be selected on same basis as original winners. If a minor is selected as a winner, Sponsor may award the prize in the name of a parent or legal guardian. Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes.
For a list of the prize winners, please check the blog post entitled AMERICAN VAMPIRE Winners on 11/8/2010. If you are a winner please email pamela.mullin@dccomics.com with your full name, age, physical mailing address, email address and phone number. Your prize will be sent out within one week or, if necessary, within one week of the receipt of the signed affidavit. Entrants must use their own names. Only entries with valid phone numbers and email addresses are eligible.
4. SPONSOR: Sweepstakes is sponsored by Vertigo/DC Comics, 1700 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
5. GOVERNING LAW: Sweepstakes rules and conduct shall be governed and enforced pursuant to New York law, excluding choice of law provisions. Any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with this Sweepstakes must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Federal and state regulations apply. Void where prohibited and subject to all Federal, State, and local laws.
