GloomCookie

A darkly whimsical gothic fantasy from Slave Labor Graphics that began in 1999, GloomCookie follows the misadventures of a lovelorn vampire and his eccentric circle of supernatural friends in a world where the macabre meets the mundane. Written primarily by Serena Valentino, with art by Ted Naifeh, Breehn Burns, and Harley Sparx, the series blends moody romance, black comedy, and gothic horror across its 28-issue run. Its enduring cult appeal lies in its offbeat charm and the way it reimagines classic monster tropes through a lens of heartfelt, often hilarious, everyday struggles.