The Girl in the Bay

In The Girl in the Bay (2019–present, Dark Horse), writer J. M. DeMatteis and artist Corin Howell craft a haunting, four-issue miniseries that reimagines a classic character through a lens of mystery and memory. Set in 1960s Brooklyn, the story follows a young woman who, after a near-death experience in the water, emerges with no recollection of her past and a strange connection to the bay that saved her. This moody, introspective tale blends supernatural elements with a deeply human exploration of identity and rebirth, showcasing DeMatteis’s lyrical storytelling and Howell’s evocative, shadow-drenched art. A standout for fans of character-driven, atmospheric comics, it’s a quiet gem from Dark Horse that lingers long after the final page.