"EC Comics Unveils Gruesome New Vampire Series"

Oni Press continues to make waves with their successful reboot of the iconic EC Comics brand. This summer, they're set to expand their lineup with the thrilling debut of Blood Type, a vampire-themed series that emerges from the anthology Epitaphs From the Abyss. IGN is thrilled to exclusively unveil the cover art for Blood Type #1, illustrated by the talented Miguel Mercado. Take a look at the captivating cover below:

Blood Type marks the first of several planned EC Comics spinoffs set to launch in the summer of 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, celebrated for his contributions to Gideon Falls and Old Man Logan. Dave Stewart, a renowned colorist from the Hellboy series, brings his vibrant hues to the project. The debut issue will feature an array of stunning covers by Sorrentino, Mercado, Albert Monteys, and Naomi Franq.

Here's the 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?!

Corinna Bechko shared her excitement about 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."

Andrea Sorrentino added, "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 scheduled for release on 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.

For more insights into the exciting developments in the comic book world, be sure to explore what's coming from Marvel in 2025 and what to expect from DC in 2025.