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UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: DRACULA BLACK & WHITE SPECIAL #1
THE EISNER AWARD-NOMINATED SERIES IS RESURRECTED IN GLORIOUS BLACK & WHITE!
From THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH creators JAMES TYNION IV (Exquisite Corpses, Something is Killing the Children) and MARTIN SIMMONDS present the first two issues of their acclaimed series in remastered stunning black & white in a tribute to the iconic film that changed the face of horror.
When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his surrogate daughter Lucy begins to fall under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!
From THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH creators JAMES TYNION IV (Exquisite Corpses, Something is Killing the Children) and MARTIN SIMMONDS present the first two issues of their acclaimed series in remastered stunning black & white in a tribute to the iconic film that changed the face of horror.
When Dr. John Seward admits a strange new patient into his asylum, the madman tells stories of a demon who has taken residence next door. But as Dr. Seward attempts to apply logic to the impossible…his surrogate daughter Lucy begins to fall under the spell of the twisted Count Dracula!
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Published November 12, 2025
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James Tynion IV
1,687 books2,032 followersPrior to his first professional work, Tynion was a student of Scott Snyder's at Sarah Lawrence College. A few years later, he worked as for Vertigo as Fables editor Shelly Bond's intern. In late 2011, with DC deciding to give Batman (written by Snyder) a back up feature, Tynion was brought in by request of Snyder to script the back ups he had plotted. Tynion would later do the same with the Batman Annual #1, which was also co-plotted by Snyder. Beginning in September 2012, with DC's 0 issue month for the New 52, Tynion will be writing Talon, with art by Guillem March. In early 2013 it was announced that he'd take over writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws in April.
Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.
Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.
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February 15, 2026
I will keep this short and precise.
Pros:
- The Art Style: gorgeous in black and white, which enhances the old-school horror vibes.
- Dracula's lore: Dracula is more like a looming presence than an actual character with dialogue, making his presence more atmospheric.
- Very cinematic and nostalgic.
- Feels very faithful to the original story, which is a plus.
- Fantastic eerie atmosphere.
Cons:
- Slow pace (but I think it suits the story)
- Not offering a new thing to the original material or at least the past Dracula comics.
- More geared towards fans of the original story. Those unfamiliar with the original source material might not get the full lore of the characters.
Pros:
- The Art Style: gorgeous in black and white, which enhances the old-school horror vibes.
- Dracula's lore: Dracula is more like a looming presence than an actual character with dialogue, making his presence more atmospheric.
- Very cinematic and nostalgic.
- Feels very faithful to the original story, which is a plus.
- Fantastic eerie atmosphere.
Cons:
- Slow pace (but I think it suits the story)
- Not offering a new thing to the original material or at least the past Dracula comics.
- More geared towards fans of the original story. Those unfamiliar with the original source material might not get the full lore of the characters.
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