Dark Days
IDW · 2003 · 6 issues
About the series
From 2003, Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith teamed up at IDW for Dark Days, a six-issue series that established the grim, atmospheric horror style the duo would become known for. The story unfolds in a world where vampires have emerged from the shadows, but this is no romanticized take—it is a brutal, visceral exploration of survival and humanity's desperate fight. Templesmith's jagged, moody artwork perfectly complements Niles' taut, chilling narrative, making this a foundational work in modern horror comics.