The Mark

From 1987 to 1989, Dark Horse Comics published The Mark, a six-issue series that blended supernatural horror with vigilante justice. The story follows a man transformed into a monstrous, unstoppable avenger, drawn with gritty energy by artists Larry Stroman, Gary Barker, and Tony Salmons. Written primarily by Randy Stradley, Jerry Prosser, and Mike Richardson, the series stands as an early, raw example of Dark Horse's willingness to explore dark, creator-driven concepts outside the mainstream. Its compact run and intense tone make it a notable artifact of the late-80s independent comics boom.