Vermillion

In the mid-1990s, DC Comics published Vermillion, a 12-issue series written primarily by Lucius Shepard, with a rotating team of artists including Al Davison, Gary Erskine, and John Totleben. Set in a gritty, near-future America, the story follows a young woman named Vermillion, who possesses a psychic gift that draws her into a violent conflict involving a mysterious, powerful entity known as the "Agency." Shepard's literary pedigree brought a dark, lyrical tone to the series, blending cyberpunk aesthetics with supernatural horror and social commentary. Though short-lived, Vermillion stands out as a distinctive and ambitious creator-owned-style work within DC's late-1990s lineup.