The first two of DP are merged in the core and should be separated as they are entirely different runs.
I’m still researching but:
"The standard-size, narrative 1993 Draculina comic book run consists of exactly 12 issues. [1]
The total count causes confusion in the aftermarket due to Draculina Publishing’s eccentric numbering practices.
The Numbering Gap
The publisher skipped large blocks of numbers to match or align with ongoing marketing efforts.
The Actual Count: Only 12 physical individual issues were ever printed and distributed for this specific comic run.
The Final Issue Number: The last physical comic printed is labeled as Issue #33. [1]
Because the series skipped nearly twenty numbers between the first issue and the final issue, a checklist will jump erratically rather than running sequentially from 1 to 12. If you are verifying a complete collection of the comic book variant, you are looking to collect 12 total physical books, ending at the #33 marker. [1]
The Exact Publication Log & GapsIssues #1 through #5 (1993–1994): The series started out completely sequential. Issues 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were published back-to-back with no gaps. The First Gap (6 skipped numbers): Issues #6 through #11 do not exist.Issue #12 (1995): The publisher skipped straight ahead to resume publication at #12. The Second Gap (11 skipped numbers): Issues #13 through #23 do not exist.Issue #24 (1996): The publisher leaped ahead again to release Issue #24. The Third Gap (2 skipped numbers): Issues #25 and #26 do not exist.Issues #27 and #28 (1997): Released back-to-back. The Fourth Gap (2 skipped numbers): Issues #29 and #30 do not exist.Issues #31, #32, and #33 (1997–1998): The final three sequential physical comic books ever produced, wrapping up the 12-issue physical print history.The Complete 12-Issue Shopping ChecklistIf you are tracking down a complete 100% run of the comic variant, you only need to hunt down these exact 12 markers:#1, #2, #3, #4, #5#12#24#27, #28#31, #32, #33If you happen to come across any other numbers in the wild (such as #6 through #11, or #13 through #23), they are either completely fabricated listings or they are copies of the large-format photo-magazine being mislabeled as standard comic books.
I tried to sink my teeth into this but I’m having difficulties understanding this. When I’m looking at comics.org I see the order, and I see the skipped numbers. But when I’m reading your second post I’m having difficulties comparing.
I’m thinking about simply deleting the redundant entries (the skipped numbers) in the series for now.
You are not the only one confused by what they did. It makes no sense. But if the two different books - the magazines could be separated from the comic books, that alone would be helpful since they are completely different sets that have the same title bc why not be as confusing as you can.
The First Gap (6 skipped numbers): Issues