EC Comics Unveils Gruesome Vampire Series

Oni Press has seen significant success with their recent revitalization of the legendary EC Comics brand. This iconic line of comics is set to grow this summer with the introduction of Blood Type, a captivating vampire-themed series spun off from the anthology book Epitaphs From the Abyss.

IGN is proud to premiere the cover art for Blood Type #1. Take a look below:

Art by Miguel Mercado. (Image Credit: Oni Press)

Blood Type marks the beginning of a series of planned EC Comics spinoffs launching in Summer 2025. Written by Corinna Bechko (Cruel Universe, Green Lantern: Earth One) and illustrated by Andrea Sorrentino (Gideon Falls, Old Man Logan), with colors by Dave Stewart (Hellboy), the first issue features covers by Sorrentino, Miguel Mercado (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Albert Monteys (Universe!), and Naomi Franq (Black Hammer: Barbalien).

Here’s Oni Press’ official synopsis of the series:

"WHEN YOU'RE A VAMPIRE, EVERYBODY SUCKS... SOONER OR LATER! Meet Ada, an immortal vampire whose misdeeds have brought her to the doorstep of an idyllic Caribbean resort... an island paradise teeming with wealthy tourists and superstitious locals—a veritable smorgasbord for the thirsty vamp looking to escape it all! But as Ada prowls the edges of her new hunting grounds, she'll find herself caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse under the moonlight... as an older, wiser, and entirely different kind of predator reveals its insatiable hunger for greed and power. Who will survive when a brand-new kind of BLOOD TYPE declares war on a cunning bloodsucker with nothing left to lose... and what will be left of them?!"

Art by Andrea Sorrentino. (Image Credit: Oni Press)

“Horror has always been where I feel most at home, something Andrea and I share,” said Bechko in Oni’s press release. “With Blood Type, we’ve crafted a wicked tale that expands on a character I fell in love with the moment I put her on the page. Does she love me back? No way—and that’s her charm. She’s a vampire, but that doesn’t mean she sparkles or is ready for romance. She’s ready to take over a tropical paradise.”

“I think horror is just my thing,” added Sorrentino. “I’ve worked on various genres like superheroes and sci-fi in my career, but when it comes to horror, this is where I truly belong… The chance to connect with the deepest fears of the reader through imagery is both challenging and rewarding. When asked if I was up for collaborating with EC Comics (one of the greatest horror comic producers) on two short stories first and then the launch of this exciting new limited series, it was an honor. I can’t wait to team up with Corinna Bechko and my longtime collaborator Dave Stewart on colors for this incredible project. It’s going to be a blast, and I can’t wait for readers to see what we’ve created!”

For more insights into the ever-evolving comic book universe, explore what Marvel has in store for 2025 and what DC plans to bring to the table in 2025.