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DC Vertigo returns in 2026 with Bold New Horror, Sci-Fi, and Crime Titles
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A revitalized DC Vertigo imprint is set to launch in February 2026, signaling a major return to creator-driven storytelling with a focus on horror, sci-fi, and crime. The publisher has released its first trailer for the era and exclusively revealed cover art for several upcoming March 2026 titles, first showcased at New York Comic Con.
A Legacy Reborn
For years, DC Vertigo was synonymous with mature, boundary-pushing comics. Now, the imprint is poised for a comeback, promising a slate of ambitious new series. According to a company release, the revival will kick off with four new titles launching weekly throughout February 2026. The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into the dark and atmospheric worlds readers can expect.
March 2026 solicits: A First Look
HereS a detailed look at some of the titles hitting shelves in March 2026:
the Nice House by the Sea #8
- On Sale: March 4, 2026
- Written by: James Tynion IV
- Art & Cover by: Alvaro Martínez Bueno
- Variant Cover: John J. Pearson
- Price: $3.99 | 32 pages
- Synopsis: As the truth about the house comes into focus, the guests must confront their own roles in the unfolding nightmare.
Bleeding Hearts #3
- On Sale: March 11, 2026
- Written by: Sea Camp
- Art & Cover by: Stipan Morian
- Variant Covers: Sana Takeda, Christian Ward
- Price: $3.99 | 32 pages
- Synopsis: The survivors struggle to maintain their humanity as the zombie horde closes in, forcing them to make impractical choices.
End of Life #2
- On Sale: March 18, 2026
- Written by: Kyle Starks
- Art & Cover by: Steve Pugh
- Variant Covers: Becky Cloonan, Tradd Moore
- Price: $3.99 | 32 pages
- Synopsis: A washed-up hitman finds himself on one last, bizarre assignment with perhaps cosmic consequences.
Ezra cain #2
- On Sale: March 25, 2026
- Written by: Chris Condon
- Art & Cover by: Jacob Phillips
- Variant Covers: Christopher Mitten, leandro Fernández
- Price: $3.99 | 32 pages | 2 of 6
- Synopsis: Private investigator Ezra Cain investigates a stolen occult artifact and a missing person, leading him into a confrontation with a mechanical terror powered by dark forces within Brooklyn’s Clockworkers’ Union.
The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2
- On Sale: March 25, 2026
- Written by: Chris condon
- Art & Cover by: Jacob Phillips
- Variant Covers: Christopher Mitten, Leandro Fernández
- Price: $3.99 | 32 pages | 2 of 6
- Synopsis: Private investigator Ezra Cain investigates a stolen occult artifact and a missing person, leading him into a confrontation with a mechanical terror powered by dark forces within Brooklyn’s Clockworkers’ Union.
A New generation of Creators
The revitalized DC Vertigo slate features a blend of established and emerging talent. James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martínez Bueno will continue their acclaimed horror saga in The Nice House by the Sea. Sea Camp and Stipan Morian are teaming up for the emotionally charged zombie survival story Bleeding Hearts. Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh promise dark comedy and chaos in End of Life, while Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips introduce a new noir icon with Ezra Cain.
Connecting variant covers, all illustrated by Alvaro Martínez Bueno, will visually link thes distinct
