Gothic Horror meets DC Comics

Believe it or not, DC Comics a long legacy of publishing really outstanding horror stories. Daphne Bryne is a creation of their imprint Hill House - headed by horror icon Joe Hill (Heart Shaped Box, NOS4A2, Locke & Key). Most are set in modern day, so Daphne Byrne stands out from the pack as a Gothic period piece.

The Plot: In the gaslit splendor of late-19th-century New York, rage builds inside 14-year-old Daphne. The sudden death of her father has left her alone with her grief-stricken mother. Emotionally adrift and living outside her means, the widow becomes easy prey for a group of occultists promising to contact her dead husband.

While fighting to disentangle her mother from these charlatans, Daphne experiences a genuine supernatural encounter--a strange, insidious presence in her own body. "Brother," a charming entity with unspeakable appetites, visits her in her dreams and whispers in her ear. Soon, Daphne is sharing his terrifying power.

Great pick for fans of Sandman or Swamp Thing!