(W) Nancy A. Collins (A) Patrick Berkenkotter, Dennis Crisostomo (CA) Mike Mayhew. Following the life-altering events of the "Our Lady of Shadows" story arc* Vampirella finds herself taking over the role and obligations of the Drago. This includes his involvement in The Kabala clandestine organization of witches* werewolves* vampires and other supernatural creatures that deals with renegade monsters and fanatical cultists who want to trigger the Apocalypse and endanger the status quo of their shadow world. When a strange* rabies-like plague that infects its victims with homicidal fury spreads through the slums of Sao Paolo like wildfire* Madame Evily* leader of the Kabal* calls upon Vampirella for her help in capturing the creator of the murderous disease: the fabled Dr. Faustus* one of The Accursed-those humans condemned to eternal life for their sins. "The Accursed" begins an important new 5-part story arc for Vampirella* re-introducing characters from the original Warren series* re-booted for modern readers* including Madame Evily* last seen in Vampirella #2 back in 1969!