‘Doll Parts: A Lovesick Tale’: Delve Into The Dark Origins of A Devilish Dominatrix [Exclusive]
In Luana Vecchio’s erotic horror series Lovesick, dominatrix Domino is highly desired amongst her Dark Web subscribers. But where did it all begin? Domino’s origins will soon be explored in Vecchio’s new four-issue miniseries Doll Parts: A Lovesick Tale, part coming-of-age and part horror-thriller, kicking off this December. In honor of the upcoming prequel series, Vecchio teamed up with punk band NIIS to give fans a taste of Domino’s twisted world with a new song and music video inspired by the series.
In Doll Parts: A Lovesick Tale:
A twelve-year-old girl named Madeleine dreads the idea of growing up. She fears becoming like the cruel older girls or facing the contempt of her devoutly religious mother. But most of all, she doesn’t want to become a target for the monsters that are out there, hiding in plain sight. However, a stomach-churning discovery forces Madeleine to confront the harsh reality that growing up isn’t a choice—it’s survival. As she is thrust into a world of perverted killers and unsavory websites, she has to come to terms with her own dark obsessions.
Check an exclusive preview of Doll Parts: A Lovesick Tale #1 below:
The video for ‘Lovesick’ was directed by Meriel O’Connell and stars NIIS lead singer Mimi Doe as a seductive yet terrifying dominatrix, alluding to Mother Demon Domino, luring in her prey.
“One of the things I love most about art is how creating it inspires others to create more,” said Vecchio. “It’s incredibly beautiful and, in a way, so romantic. That’s exactly what I thought when Mimi sent me the demo of ‘Lovesick.’ I was amazed that someone on the other side of the world could create something that captured the essence of my work so perfectly. NIIS’ ‘Lovesick’ is bold and addictive, just like the world of my comic. As I listened, I could imagine each scene vividly coming to life. “
Vecchio added, “When I wrote Domino, I envisioned her as a natural performer who loves to dance and sing; I had a clear sense of her voice, sweet like a mother’s yet sharp as a demon’s. I’m almost spooked by how perfectly Mimi captured her, as if she read my mind. I was blown away by the quality of NIIS’ music video. Everything is so perfectly done! I love how the visuals echo Lovesick’s style while the band still tells their own story. Hats off to everyone involved—I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched it!
Watch NIIS’ video for “Lovesick” below:
“When we were writing the song ‘Lovesick,’ my guitarist started kicking around a dark riff,” said Doe. “I hadn’t found the words to put on it yet. Actually, I wasn’t really feeling inspired until that night. I was laying in bed with my boyfriend and he asked if I wanted to read together. He pulled out Lovesick and I immediately was awestruck. I couldn’t get enough of Domino. She was so beautiful, strong, scary, and so fragile at the same time. Domino’s character conveyed so much power to her audience, and the fragility and incompleteness spoke to me so much. I kept getting lost in her character amongst everything else going on in the comic. ‘I would never let you shatter me’ continues throughout the song because I truly feel as if no one could shatter Domino, except maybe herself.”
Continued Doe:
“I would read the comic and stare at pictures of Luana’s art, trying to get a feel for what Domino might sound like. The song starts with ‘Here Piggy Piggy’ which carries throughout the song, setting the scene. I tried to mix my own feeling of what being Lovesick is with what I imagine Domino’s feeling of it is. ‘Just call me Domino’ is probably one of my favorite lyrics in the song. That and, ‘I get so Lovesick’ echo as the song starts its final descent into madness.
“For the music video, Meriel O’Connell directed it and she was so amazing. I explained to her how much the comic meant to me and how I really wanted to incorporate Domino’s character into the story. She really went above and beyond, and took it and ran. Muriel made this all happen in a week. She is an absolute powerhouse, along with everyone who helped make this happen. I’m grateful I got to live in a world where I was my version of Domino for a second. When we finished recording it I was so scared to show Luana. When she told me she liked it, and not only that, but also this is how she imagined Domino’s voice would sound, I was overcome. This song is already such a success to me based on that. I just can’t wait for Luana’s next chapter.”
Added Vecchio:
“Since Lovesick was released, both Domino and I have received so much love. This support inspired me to write Doll Parts: A Lovesick Tale, the prequel that tells Domino’s teenage story. I feel that female adolescence isn’t explored enough—at least, not in the way I’d like. Growing up as a girl can truly be a terrifying experience: getting unwanted attention, dealing with a changing body, and discovering love and sexuality. For some of us, these can be real-life horror experiences. That’s why I’m so proud of this prequel; I feel I’ve told this story with the freedom, honesty, and sensitivity it deserves. I love how, with Image Comics, I truly feel free to express both my creativity and my worldview, finally bringing a female experience to comics that is still too rarely explored.”
NIIS’s “Lovesick” is now available to purchase or stream.
Doll Parts: A Lovesick Tale #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 11. It’ll also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Lovesick Vol. 1 is now available for purchase in comic book shops, bookstores, and across many digital platforms.
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