Blood Type: The EC Comics Line Expands With Grisly New Vampire Series

Oni Press is expanding its successful reboot of the iconic EC Comics brand with the launch of Blood Type, a thrilling new vampire-themed series set to debut in the summer of 2025. This exciting new series spins out from the anthology Epitaphs From the Abyss and promises to captivate horror fans with its unique take on vampire lore.

IGN is proud to exclusively debut the cover art for Blood Type #1, illustrated by the talented Miguel Mercado. Take a look at the striking cover below:

Blood Type is the first of a planned series of EC Comics spinoffs and is crafted by a stellar creative team. Corinna Bechko, known for her work on Cruel Universe and Green Lantern: Earth One, pens the series, while Andrea Sorrentino, acclaimed for Gideon Falls and Old Man Logan, provides the illustrations. The colors are masterfully handled by Dave Stewart, renowned for his work on Hellboy. The debut issue will feature covers by Sorrentino, Mercado, Albert Monteys (Universe!), and Naomi Franq (Black Hammer: Barbalien).

Here's a glimpse into the thrilling narrative of Blood Type, as described in Oni's official synopsis:

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?!

Check out another stunning piece of art from the series by Andrea Sorrentino:

In a recent press release, Bechko shared her passion for the horror genre and her connection with Sorrentino, 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 these sentiments, expressing his excitement about the project, “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!”

Mark your calendars for the release of Blood Type #1 on June 18, 2025. Fans can also look forward to the original Blood Type short story being reprinted in the upcoming Free Comic Book Day 2025 special, EC Presents: Blood Type #0.

For more updates on the comic book world, stay tuned for what's coming from Marvel and DC in 2025.