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Over a Decade Before Vertigo, Marvel Had Their Own Mature Imprint But Comics Fans Have All But Forgotten It

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August 29, 2026

[#item_full_content] Vertigo is one of the most important publishing imprints ever, but Marvel was able to corner the market first with Epic Comics. Over a Decade Before Vertigo, Marvel Had Their Own Mature Imprint But Comics Fans Have All But Forgotten It Read More

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