Dampyr Speciale #1 (2008) page 178: Loving the vampire

The story wraps up with Draka's message to his son Harlan, through LaPierre:

“And do you have something to say to me, Mister 'Draka's Lawyer?'” (The first time LaPierre's job has been specifically identified.)

“Master Draka wants to remind you and your companions that he has saved your life once again, and that he has nothing against you and your profession.”

“It's clear now. He brought his son into the world as a weapon against his enemies, since he himself is not able to kill them.”

“He can't, or he doesn't want to. It's a kind of taboo, not a physical impossibility. But that's not the reason. He left me a gift for you. He said that you would understand.”

“This… is my mother!”

Some distance away, Mirela the tree hugger has found someone new to hug: Draka!

“So, my handsome knight, have you finished admiring your castle? I hope that, despite everything, the Park will be successful. Even if it's so strange to think that an immortal needs to make money to live.”

“That's the way things are, Mirela. But, above all, he needs love.”

Thus concludes the story of Dracula Park. But this opens a can of worms. The last time (or at least, one previous time) that Draka loved a human woman, Harlan resulted. Mirela never reappears in this series, but did she have any Dampyr kids? Or did was the usual sentence of infanticide carried out for such half-breeds? Questions best left for another time, lest they disturb the happy ending.

Fun fact: Harlan appeared on only 51 out of the 174 pages in this story. This is typical for Bonelli books that I've read; they spend a lot of time exploring the bigger story with secondary characters.

Thanks to those who followed and commented on it during its original daily postings; I hope you enjoyed this look at a popular group of Italian characters.