DC has revealed four new variant covers for its upcoming DC Vertigo titles launching this February, each illustrated by artists from the publisher’s acclaimed Absolute line. As DC prepares to reintroduce Vertigo with a slate of genre-driven series, these covers serve as a bridge between two of the publisher’s most celebrated imprints, bringing the creative firepower behind Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Martian Manhunter to the first wave of Vertigo launches.
Javier Rodríguez lends his signature atmosphere to The Nice House by the Sea #7, while Nick Dragotta brings bold, expressive energy to his variant cover for Bleeding Hearts #1.
Meanwhile, Rafa Sandoval adds dramatic intensity to his cover for End of Life #1, and Hayden Sherman delivers a stark, experimental vision for theirThe Peril of the Brutal Dark #1 variant, offering fans of the Absolute line a fresh entry point into Vertigo’s return.
The new DC Vertigo slate begins rolling out in February 2026, with The Nice House by the Sea #7 leading the charge on February 4, followed by Bleeding Hearts #1 on February 11, End of Life #1 on February 18, and The Peril of the Brutal Dark #1 on February 25. Additional Vertigo titles will continue to arrive throughout 2026 as the imprint reestablishes itself as a home for creator-owned work that isn’t afraid to take risks or push the medium forward.
