Vertigo is an imprint of the American comic book publisher DC Comics. It was originally created to publish stories with graphic or adult content that could not meet the stringent guidelines of the Comics Code Authority, allowing more creative freedom than in their main imprint. These age-restricted titles were free to contain explicit violence, substance abuse, sexuality, nudity, profanity, and other controversial subjects, similar to the content of R-rated films. Although many of its releases are in the horror and fantasy genres, it also publishes works dealing with crime, social satire, speculative fiction, and biography. In early 2013, Karen Berger left her role as the executive editor of the imprint, having overseen it since its inception in 1993. She has been succeeded in that role by