Gretel

In 2019, Zenescope Entertainment launched Gretel, a five-issue comic series that reimagines the classic fairy tale through a dark, modern lens. Written primarily by Ben Meares, Dave Franchini, and Joe Brusha with art by Allan Otero, the story follows a young woman thrust into a violent, supernatural conspiracy tied to her childhood trauma in the woods. This series stands out for its gritty, horror-infused take on the familiar character, exploring themes of survival and vengeance within Zenescope's mythos of reimagined folklore.