Oni Press has recently enjoyed success with their revival of the iconic EC Comics brand, and they're set to expand this line with the upcoming debut of **Blood Type**, a thrilling vampire-themed series that emerges from the anthology **Epitaphs From the Abyss**. Exclusively revealed by IGN, the cover art for **Blood Type #1** promises an enticing glimpse into this new venture.
**Blood Type** marks the first of a series of EC Comics spinoffs slated for Summer 2025. The creative team behind this debut issue 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**. The colors are masterfully handled by Dave Stewart, renowned for his work on **Hellboy**. The first issue will showcase covers by Sorrentino, Miguel Mercado, Albert Monteys, and Naomi Franq, adding to the visual appeal of the series.
Oni Press offers this official synopsis of **Blood Type**: *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?!*
In a statement from Oni's press release, Bechko shared her passion for horror, a genre she feels at home in, much like her collaborator Sorrentino. "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,” Bechko stated.
Sorrentino echoed this sentiment, expressing his affinity for horror and the honor of working with EC Comics. "I think horror is just my thing... 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, the original **Blood Type** short story will be reprinted in the upcoming **Free Comic Book Day 2025** special, **EC Presents: Blood Type #0**.
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