EC Comics Unveils New Vampire Series: Blood Type

Oni Press is making waves in the comic book world with their successful reboot of the iconic EC Comics brand, and this summer, they're expanding their lineup with the debut of a thrilling new series, Blood Type. This vampire-themed saga emerges from the anthology Epitaphs From the Abyss and promises to captivate fans with its dark allure.

IGN is thrilled to exclusively reveal the cover art for Blood Type #1, which you can see below:

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

Blood Type is set to be the first in a series of EC Comics spinoffs launching in Summer 2025. The creative team behind this chilling tale includes writer Corinna Bechko, known for her work on Cruel Universe and Green Lantern: Earth One, and artist Andrea Sorrentino, acclaimed for Gideon Falls and Old Man Logan. The vibrant colors are brought to life by Dave Stewart, renowned for his work on Hellboy. The first issue will feature multiple covers by Sorrentino, Miguel Mercado, Albert Monteys, and Naomi Franq.

Here's the gripping official synopsis from Oni Press:

WHEN YOU'RE A VAMPIRE, EVERYBODY SUCKS . . . SOONER OR LATER! Meet Ada, an immortal vampire whose misdeeds have landed her on the doorstep of an idyllic Caribbean resort. . . . An island paradise teeming with wealthy tourists and superstitious locals—an ample food supply for the thirsty vamp looking to get away from it all! But as Ada stalks the boundaries of her new hunting ground, she'll soon become embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse by moonlight . . . as an older, wiser, and entirely different kind of predator reveals its own carnal 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)

In a press release from Oni, Bechko shared her passion for the project, stating, "Horror has just always been where I've felt most at home, something Andrea and I have in common. With Blood Type we've cooked up a wicked tale that expands on a character I fell in love with as soon as I put her on the page. Does she love me back? Not a chance, and that's her charm. She's a vampire, but that doesn't mean she sparkles or is ready for romance. She is, however, ready to take over a tropical paradise."

Sorrentino echoed this sentiment, expressing his excitement about working on the series: "I think horror is just my thing. I've worked on many different things like superheroes and sci-fi in my career, but when it's up to horror, this is where I feel at home … The opportunity to connect with the deepest fears of the reader through some imagery is a great and satisfying challenge. This is why when I've been asked if I was up to collaborate with EC Comics (one of the greatest of the comic horror producers) for two short stories first and then the launch of this exciting new limited series, it has been an honor for me. I can't wait to join Corinna Bechko and my long time collaborator Dave Stewart on colors for this new, amazing project. It's going to be a lot of fun and I can't wait for readers to put their eyes on what we are doing here!"

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