Twenty years is a long time to spend wandering through the darkness. For comic book creator David Doub, however, that darkness has been home to one of his most enduring creative achievements.
First published in 2006 through Warpton Comics in Swindon, England, Dusk began as a supernatural tale blending vampire mythology, gothic romance, and deeply flawed characters. Two decades later, Doub is celebrating the series’ 20th anniversary with an ambitious new omnibus collection that brings together much of the material that helped define his career in comics.
Published in collaboration with Rolling Squid Bones and Chad Perkins, the Dusk Omnibus: 20th Anniversary collects the original three black-and-white graphic novels into a single volume, offering approximately 400 pages of the tortured angst, supernatural drama, and gothic storytelling that have become synonymous with the series.
The anniversary collection is seeking support through a Kickstarter campaign, which launched October 7, 2026, coinciding with Doub’s 49th birthday.
A World of Vampires, Darkness, and Unrequited Love
At the center of Dusk is Eve, a woman whose life begins in an abusive marriage before taking an unexpected turn into a dangerous supernatural underworld.
After being kidnapped into a world populated by vampires and dark magic, Eve discovers something unexpected: she doesn’t want to leave.
Despite the efforts of her mysterious benefactor, the vampire lord Ash, to provide her with an opportunity for a normal life, Eve chooses instead to remain in his service. What follows is an exploration of her struggles, relationships, and choices as she navigates a world where the monsters aren’t always the most complicated characters.
Combining the visual storytelling traditions of American comics and Japanese manga, Dusk employs the talents of multiple artists to bring its stark, noir-inspired supernatural stories to life.
Over the years, Doub’s growth as a writer has been reflected in the increasingly complex mythology, emotional conflicts, and morally ambiguous characters inhabiting the series.
More Than a Comic Book: A Legacy Written in Loss
While the anniversary omnibus represents a significant professional milestone, its importance to Doub extends far beyond collecting decades of creative work.
The history of Dusk is deeply intertwined with personal tragedy, grief, and the people who helped shape its fictional universe.
Doub has spoken about how the passing of his first wife became a driving force behind his determination to create comics. Other losses have also left their marks on the series.
The friend who originally portrayed Eve as a character in a live-action vampire role-playing game passed away from cancer several years ago. Artist David Fought, who contributed a story to Dusk and even incorporated himself into that story, also died from cancer.
These personal connections give the anniversary collection a significance that goes well beyond a conventional retrospective.
The timing of the Kickstarter campaign adds another poignant dimension. Launched on Doub’s 49th birthday, the campaign also runs during a particularly emotional period for the creator, with October 25 marking the first anniversary of his mother’s death.
For a comic rooted in grief, longing, complicated relationships, and the supernatural, the circumstances surrounding its anniversary are almost fittingly gothic.
What began as a creative dream has become something of a living memorial to the people, experiences, and relationships that helped bring Dusk into existence.
Twenty Years of Comics, Collected in One Place
For Doub, the anniversary campaign isn’t simply another publishing project. It represents 20 years of artistic development, persistence, and a determination to keep telling stories in an industry where independent creators often face considerable obstacles.
Although the Kickstarter has progressed at a pace Doub describes as typical for an independent comics campaign, the personal importance of the project makes the experience especially emotional.
After all, the omnibus isn’t just another book awaiting publication. It represents a substantial portion of his life, filled with the gothic ideas, creative risks, and personal sacrifices that have accompanied his journey as a storyteller.
With Rolling Squid Bones also working to re-release much of Doub’s back catalog, the anniversary collection provides an opportunity for longtime readers to revisit the series while introducing a new generation to Eve and the supernatural world she inhabits.
And despite the frustrations and challenges that come with independent publishing, Doub has made it clear that his commitment to comics isn’t going anywhere.
His determination to continue creating remains as strong as ever, with no intention of walking away from the medium that has occupied such an important place in his life.
Support the Dusk 20th Anniversary Omnibus
The Dusk Omnibus: 20th Anniversary Kickstarter campaign launched October 7, 2026, offering readers an opportunity to support the collection and celebrate two decades of independent gothic horror storytelling.
Readers interested in exploring the series before backing the project can also sample one of its stories for free.
Support the Dusk 20th Anniversary Omnibus on Kickstarter
For fans of vampire fiction, gothic horror, supernatural drama, and independent comics, the anniversary collection offers more than a trip through two decades of storytelling. It’s an opportunity to experience a creative legacy built through perseverance, loss, and a lifelong passion for the darker side of fiction.
