Birth Rite

Birth Rite (1989–present, Congress Press) is a three-issue series that blends supernatural horror with gritty crime, anchored by writer Scott Blatchley and the moody artwork of Hugh Fottrell and Patrick Farncombe. The story follows a detective investigating a series of ritualistic murders tied to a mysterious birthright, unfolding across a tight, self-contained arc that helped define Congress Press's early foray into mature-themed comics. Though brief, its atmospheric tension and stark visuals have earned it a cult following among fans of 1980s independent horror.