Impaler
Image · 2009–2010 · 5 issues
About the series
From 2009 to 2010, Image Comics published Impaler, a five-issue horror miniseries that reimagines the vampire mythos through a gritty, modern lens. The series follows a young woman who becomes a vampire hunter after a personal tragedy, wielding a unique weapon to track and destroy the undead. Written by William W. Kalpakgian with art by Elena Casagrande, Impaler stands out for its visceral, cinematic storytelling and its focus on a female protagonist in a genre often dominated by male leads. It's a tight, self-contained cult favorite that showcases Image's early-2000s commitment to bold, creator-owned horror.