"EC Comics Unveils Gruesome New Vampire Series"

Oni Press is set to captivate fans this summer with the exciting expansion of their acclaimed EC Comics reboot, introducing the vampire-centric series, Blood Type. This thrilling new addition will debut as a spinoff from the anthology Epitaphs From the Abyss, promising a fresh take on horror that's sure to resonate with comic enthusiasts.

IGN is proud to exclusively reveal the striking cover art for Blood Type #1, crafted by the talented Miguel Mercado. Feast your eyes on this chilling visual below:

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

Blood Type marks the first of several planned EC Comics spinoffs slated for Summer 2025. The creative team behind this gripping series 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. Dave Stewart, renowned for his work on Hellboy, joins the team as the colorist. The debut issue will feature multiple covers by Sorrentino, Mercado, Albert Monteys, and Naomi Franq, adding a diverse array of artistic visions to this eagerly anticipated release.

Here’s the official synopsis from Oni Press to give you a taste of what's in store:

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, Bechko shared her passion for the horror genre and the character of Ada: “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 enthusiasm for 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!”

Blood Type #1 is set to hit shelves on June 18, 2025. Additionally, fans can look forward to the reprint of the original Blood Type short story in the Free Comic Book Day 2025 special, EC Presents: Blood Type #0.

For those eager to stay updated on the latest in the comic book world, be sure to explore what Marvel and DC have in store for 2025.