DC Vertigo Reclaims Spotlight with New Series at NYCC

DC Vertigo Announces New Series at NYCC

DC Vertigo has officially announced its return at the New York Comic Con 2025, reviving its iconic mature readers imprint with a lineup of thrilling new titles.

New Titles Revealed

The exciting new series include:

• Bleeding Hearts by Deniz Camp and Stipan Morian: A unique tale where a zombie named Poke discovers his resurrected heart in a death-dominated society.
• End of Life by Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh: This story follows a hitman returning to his hometown to face his terminally ill father and his own mortality.
• The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery by Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips: A captivating noir detective story interlaced with magic and stolen powerful artifacts.
• 100 Bullets: The US of Anger by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso: Featuring Lono's chaotic return to America, exploring the nation's darkest instincts.
• Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy by Ram V and Mike Perkins: A intriguing narrative involving wizard spies amidst a global sorcery cold war.
• Necretaceous by Tom Taylor and Darick Robertson: A scientific endeavor to halt a zombie virus that backfires, leading to a prehistoric adventure.
• Fanatic by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer: The darkly comedic story of a woman whose obsession with a comic creator turns deadly.
• The Crying Doll by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O'Connell: A psychological thriller questioning loyalty and the extent one will go to protect a friend.
• A Walking Shadow by Simon Spurrier and Aaron Campbell: A gripping horror narrative about eight strangers waking up chained without memories.

Panel and Future Announcements

The DC Vertigo panel at NYCC 2025 featured insights from top creators including Deniz Camp and Ram V. They highlighted ongoing projects and revealed that expected titles like Swamp Thing by Rick Veitch would also be part of this revitalization. This marks a commendable attempt to re-establish DC Vertigo’s reputation for pushing comic book boundaries.

The Significance of the Return

DC Vertigo has a storied past, having introduced classic titles like Sandman and Hellblazer. Its shuttering in 2020 led to many of its stories being reclassified under the DC Black Label. However, with the new leadership and a fresh slate of creators, Vertigo is regaining its identity as a flagship for innovative adult graphic storytelling.

For those traveling to New York Comic Con, the DC panel serves as a must-attend event to witness the next chapter in DC Vertigo's storied legacy.

Source: Bleeding Cool