EC Unlocks Ghoulish Vampire Tale in New Comic Series

Oni Press expands its successful EC Comics reboot with the upcoming vampire series, Blood Type. This summer, Blood Type, a thrilling new series spinning off from Epitaphs From the Abyss, will make its debut.

IGN exclusively reveals the cover art for Blood Type #1:

Blood Type, the first in a planned series of EC Comics spin-offs launching Summer 2025, is written by Corinna Bechko (known for Cruel Universe and Green Lantern: Earth One) and illustrated by Andrea Sorrentino (Gideon Falls, Old Man Logan), with colors by Dave Stewart (Hellboy). The first issue boasts cover art from Sorrentino, Miguel Mercado (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Albert Monteys (Universe!), and Naomi Franq (Black Hammer: Barbalien).

Oni Press provides this synopsis:

WHEN YOU'RE A VAMPIRE, EVERYBODY SUCKS...SOONER OR LATER! Meet Ada, an immortal vampire whose past catches up to her, leading her to an idyllic Caribbean resort. This island paradise, filled with wealthy tourists and superstitious locals, offers a plentiful hunting ground for Ada. But as she hunts, she becomes entangled in a deadly game, facing a different kind of predator driven by greed and power. Who will survive this clash of predators, and what will remain?

Bechko comments, “Horror is where I feel most comfortable, something Andrea and I share. Blood Type is a wicked tale built around a character I adore – though she likely doesn't return the affection! She's a vampire, but not your typical sparkly romantic type. She's ready to conquer a tropical paradise.”

Sorrentino adds, “Horror is my genre. While I've worked on superheroes and sci-fi, horror is where I truly thrive. The challenge of tapping into the reader's deepest fears through visuals is incredibly rewarding. Collaborating with EC Comics, a legend in horror comics, on this new limited series is an honor. Working with Corinna Bechko and Dave Stewart on this project will be a blast!”

Blood Type #1 arrives June 18, 2025. Oni Press will also reprint the original Blood Type short story in the upcoming Free Comic Book Day 2025 special, EC Presents: Blood Type #0. Stay tuned for more updates on the comic book scene, including Marvel and DC's 2025 plans.