The Night Force
DC · 1982–1983 · 14 issues
About the series
Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan brought a dark, supernatural edge to DC’s early 1980s with The Night Force, a 14-issue series that followed the enigmatic Baron Winters and his ragtag team of occult operatives—including Vanessa van Helsing, Merlin, and Dr. Donovan Caine—as they battled threats from beyond. Blending horror, mystery, and a touch of wartime grit via Sgt. Rock’s guest appearances, the series stood out for Colan’s moody, shadow-drenched art and Wolfman’s intricate, character-driven storytelling. A cult favorite for its atmospheric take on the superhero genre, The Night Force remains a distinctive, underappreciated chapter in DC’s supernatural canon.