Orphan and the Five Beasts: Bath of Blood

In Orphan and the Five Beasts: Bath of Blood (2025–present, Dark Horse), a four-issue miniseries, a lone warrior continues a brutal quest for vengeance against the five monstrous masters who destroyed her family. This arc deepens the lore of the Orphan and the Five Beasts saga, delivering visceral martial arts action and rich world-building. The series is a standout from writer James Tynion IV and artist Aaron Campbell, whose collaboration brings a grim, cinematic intensity to this dark fantasy tale. It matters as a taut, character-driven expansion of a modern pulp epic, showcasing Dark Horse's commitment to creator-owned storytelling.