Writer-editor Archie Goodwin later developed the character from horror-story hostesses, in which capacity she remained through issue #8 (Nov. 1970), to a horror-drama leading character. The magazine was published continuously until 1983, when Warren Publishing ceased operations and its assets were bought by Harris Publications. Vampirella comics, both new and reprints, have continued through various publishers into the 21st century.

According to comics historian Richard J. Arndt, "Forrest Ackerman created, or at least had a strong hand in creating, Vampirella and he clearly had a major influence in shaping the lighthearted bad-girl story style of this issue as well." Her costume and hair style were designed by comics artist Trina Robbins. The character's first story artist was Tom Sutton. Artist Frank Frazetta's first-issue cover was a substitute for the original cover by European artist Aslan.

On March 2, 2021, Mike The Pike Productions, Inc.'s subsidiary Arowana Media Holdings, Inc. acquired the worldwide film, television and streaming rights to Dynamite Entertainment's Vampirella. Including stories, characters, and derivative works of the Vampirella universe.

Mike Mayhew is a world-renowned illustrator who creates some of the most exciting images in comics today. Mike specializes in photo-realism, and intense rendering of dynamic subjects. Mike’s approach ranges from state-of-the-art digital techniques to traditional watercolor and acrylic painting. His studio is in Glendale, California.

Mike began to pencil comic pages for DC Comics in 1993. He went on to hone his comic storytelling skills during runs on ZORRO and VAMPIRELLA. Mike’s cover art began to pop off the stands on runs of Marvel Comic’s MYSTIQUE, ELEKTRA, THE PULSE and SHE-HULK. For Marvel Prose, Mike illustrated two MARY JANE prose young adult novels. Mike’s subsequent work included issues of SPAWN, his first fully painted comic X-MEN ORIGINS: JEAN GREY, and SAVAGE, his first creator owned title from Image comics. In 2009 Mike created an Effie award winning ad campaign for Cisco Systems called "The Realm", which was an online motion comic. Mike’s work continued to appear in comic’s biggest titles, including AVENGERS and JUSTICE LEAGUE. In 2013, Mike adapted George Lucas’ original 1974 draft THE STAR WARS for an eight issue comic series from Dark Horse Comics. THE STAR WARS became a #1 NEW YORK TIMES best selling graphic novel and won a DIAMOND GEM award for “2013 Licensed Book of the Year”.

In 2015 Mike did full issues of Marvel Comics GUARDIANS TEAM UP #3 and AVENGERS #43, as well as dozens of covers for Marvel and Dynamite Comics on titles like STAR WARS, ANT-MAN, SECRET WARS, and VAMPIRELLA.

In 2016, Mike did full color art for STAR WARS #15 and 20, which featured stories of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker that bridged the gap between REVENGE OF THE SITH and A NEW HOPE.

In 2017, Mike was the main cover artist for STAR WARS and ROCKET RACCOON. He also drew the entire issue of X-MEN: GOLD #13 and a 30-page prequel to STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI from Marvel Comics called STAR WARS: STORMS OF CRAIT.

In 2018, Mike is currently some of the most collectible variant covers featuring Marvel’s biggest properties.issue of X-MEN: GOLD #13 and a 30-page prequel to STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI from Marvel Comics called STAR WARS: STORMS OF CRAIT.

Currently, Mike is creating some of the most collectible variant covers featuring Marvel’s biggest properties.

Vampirella is returning to the screen with new feature film adaptation

Dynamite Entertainment has announced that Mike The Pike Productions and its subsidiary Arowana Media Holdings have acquired the worldwide film, television and digital media rights to the iconic comic book character Vampirella and are working on a feature film adaptation.

“We are thrilled with the opportunity to bring this amazing character to screen in a big way,” said MIKP CEO and Producer Mark B. Newbauer. “Nick Barucci, founder and CEO of the prolific Dynamite Comics, is an incredible visionary with an eye for story, and a talent for integration into the zeitgeist. He and everyone at Dynamite have resurrected this character in a significant way over the past decade and this latest run with Christopher Priest feels like it’s just the beginning of her next 50 years and beyond.”

“Vampirella has become (and as of 2021 remains) the longest-running English-language vampire comic book of all time, its latest run, helmed by Christopher Priest (Black Panther), is its most successful yet, with more issues sold in its 50th anniversary than any previous year and it continues to gain momentum in popularity as new readers discover Vampirella’s timely storyline,” he continued.

Created by Forrest J Ackerman and Trina Robbins and making her debut in Vampirella #1 in 1969, the Daughter of Drakulon has remained a comic book mainstay ever since, passing through several publishers before arriving at Dynamite Entertainment in 2010. A feature film adaptation was previously released in 1996, with Talisa Soto as Vampirella.

The new movie is being produced by Mark Newbauer of Mike The Pike and Nick Barrucci and Juan Collado of Dynamite Entertainment, while plans are also afoot for subsequent television TV adaptations based on characters from within the Vampirella universe.