Vampire Hunter D Sequel Officially Confirmed With an Unexpected Twist

Image via Madhouse Published Aug 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. Sign in to your CBR account Vampire Hunter D is officially returning with a brand-new story, and Fortress of Blood is sure to be unlike anything fans of the franchise have seen before. Dark Horse Comics has officially unveiled the full solicit text and main cover art for Vampire Hunter D: Fortress of Blood #1, the first issue in the first official comic book series based on the hit Vampire Hunter D novel and anime series. Written by Chris Condon from a story crafted by original creator Hideyuki Kikuchi and illustrated by Filipe Andrade with colors by Jordie Bellaire and letters by Frank Cvetkovic, Vampire Hunter D: Fortress of Blood #1 will set the stage for a harrowing tale of horror from which few, if any, survivors will e...