DCVertigo

DCVertigo is a term used in fan and media discussions to describe a hypothetical DC Comics project or label intended to merge the stylistic sensibilities of the Vertigo imprint with the broader DC Universe. It is not an officially announced DC brand or product, and no formal plans have been published by DC Entertainment.

Overview: Vertigo, launched in the 1990s, published mature, literary, and era-defining titles. In the late 2010s, DC reorganized its publishing lines, and the Vertigo imprint was effectively retired, with mature storytelling increasingly handled by DC Black Label and other imprints. Against this backdrop, DCVertigo has appeared as a speculative concept, sometimes invoked in interviews, fan wikis, and editorial analysis to imagine crossovers or co-branded projects.

Concepts associated: Proponents envision DCVertigo as a home for prestige graphic novels, limited series, or adaptations that blend fantasy, horror, and mythic storytelling with DC’s iconic characters, while retaining the introspective tone associated with Vertigo titles. Formats could include comic miniseries, prose novels, or streaming adaptations that target adult audiences.

Relationship to actual DC publishing: There is no official DCVertigo line. The Vertigo imprint’s publishing activity declined and was effectively retired as a distinct label, with mature content transitioning to Black Label or other DC properties. DCVertigo remains a speculative or fan-coined concept rather than a concrete program.

See also: Vertigo (imprint), DC Black Label, DC Universe, Elseworlds, List of DC Comics imprints.