Oni Press expands its successful EC Comics reboot with the vampire-themed series, Blood Type, debuting this summer. Spinning off from Epitaphs From the Abyss, this new series promises a thrilling vampire tale.
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 with her at a Caribbean resort. This idyllic island, 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 with a different kind of predator, one driven by greed and power. Who will survive this clash, and what will remain?
Bechko describes Blood Type as a "wicked tale" expanding on a character she loves, emphasizing Ada's anti-romantic, ruthless nature. Sorrentino highlights his passion for horror, viewing this collaboration with EC Comics as an honor and a challenging opportunity.
Blood Type #1 releases June 18, 2025. Oni Press will also reprint the original Blood Type short story in the Free Comic Book Day 2025 special, EC Presents: Blood Type #0. Stay tuned for more updates on the comic book landscape, including Marvel and DC's 2025 plans.
