Blood: A Tale
Marvel · 1987 · 4 issues
About the series
J. M. DeMatteis weaves a haunting, lyrical meditation on violence and redemption in this four-issue Marvel series from 1987, brought to life by the painterly art of Kent Williams, Jon Jay Muth, and George Pratt. Each issue stands as a self-contained story that explores the psychological and spiritual weight of bloodshed, with the creators' evocative watercolor and mixed-media styles giving the work the feel of an illustrated novel. A landmark in Marvel's experimental late-80s output, Blood: A Tale remains a quietly powerful example of the medium's capacity for mature, introspective storytelling.