Flinch #15

Flinch was a horror anthology series published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint, debuting in 1999 as a showcase for experimental, dark, and often macabre storytelling. The series was designed to push the boundaries of the genre, drawing inspiration from classic titles like Tales from the Crypt while incorporating a gritty, modern sensibility reflective of the late 1990s comics landscape. It sought to provide a platform for diverse creative voices to explore psychological horror and suspense in short, standalone narratives.

Issue #15, released in late 2000, stands as one of the later entries in the series' sixteen-issue run. Like its predecessors, the issue featured a rotating cast of writers and artists, maintaining the anthology's hallmark of aesthetic variety. The editorial direction, overseen by Vertigo's team at the time, aimed for high-concept, visceral impact, often pairing established genre writers with unique visual talent. While the series eventually concluded its monthly schedule, it remains noted by collectors for its commitment to the anthology format during a period when the industry was shifting heavily toward long-form graphic novels.