Est. 1993 · Mature-readers DC imprint
First appearances in
Vertigo Comics
DC’s mature-readers imprint, founded in 1993 under Karen Berger. Home of Sandman, Preacher, Hellblazer, Y: The Last Man, Lucifer, and a generation of creator-driven prestige comics that redefined what mainstream-publisher books could be. Vertigo characters also appear under DC since the imprint is a DC subsidiary; the two terms are used interchangeably in collector vocabulary.
Vertigo — frequently asked
Quick facts about this publisher and its first appearances.
When was Vertigo founded?
Vertigo was founded in 1993.
How many Vertigo first appearances are in this archive?
This archive currently catalogues 5 Vertigo character debuts.
What is Vertigo known for?
DC’s mature-readers imprint, founded in 1993 under Karen Berger. Home of Sandman, Preacher, Hellblazer, Y: The Last Man, Lucifer, and a generation of creator-driven prestige comics that redefined what mainstream-publisher books could be. Vertigo characters also appear under DC since the imprint is a DC subsidiary; the two terms are used interchangeably in collector vocabulary.