Cartoon Network has staked out a premiere date for its "Adventure Time" spinoff miniseries starring Marceline the Vampire Queen.

The eight-part "Stakes," which explores the backstory of the fan-favorite character, will debut Saturday, Nov. 14, on the heels of the Nov. 2 launch of "Adventure Time's" seventh season.

New York Comic Con attendees were treated to a preview of the first two episodes of "Stakes" on Friday at the Hammerstein Ballroom. According to io9.com, the miniseries begins with an effort to cure Marceline's vampirism; you can read plenty of spoilers on the website.

(via Vulture)