Blood: A Tale
DC · 1996–1997 · 4 issues
About the series
In 1996 and 1997, DC Comics published Blood: A Tale, a four-issue miniseries crafted by writer J. M. DeMatteis with a haunting visual collaboration from artists Kent Williams, Jon J. Muth, and George Pratt. This moody, introspective work explores themes of identity and mortality through a supernatural lens, standing out as a thoughtful, art-driven meditation rather than a conventional action comic. Its significance lies in its willingness to treat the horror genre as a vehicle for profound emotional and philosophical inquiry, showcasing DC’s early willingness to publish mature, experimental storytelling outside its superhero mainstream.