For years, fans have clamored to learn about the early days of New York Times Best-Selling author Laurell K Hamilton's popular protagonist Anita Blake—and now the answers arrive in all-new story written for comics! Marvel is proud to present LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH HC, collecting LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #1-2 and LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES HANDBOOK, offering a never-before-seen look into the world of Anita Blake! How did Anita and Jean Claude first meet? What was her first serial killer case? And just what brought Anita to Guilty Pleasures? Plus, an early encounter with Edward! Written by Laurell K Hamilton and Jonathon Green, with art by rising star Wellinton Alves, this is a must-read for Anita Blake fans!

And what better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with Anita Blake? Look for the Anita Blake Valentine's Day Postcard on January 30th, available exclusively in comic shops! Show your special someone how much you care with a stunning picture of everyone's favorite Vampire Hunter!