The Dollhouse Family (Hill House Comics)

The Dollhouse Family, published in 2020 as part of the Hill House Comics imprint under DC Comics, was curated by author Joe Hill to focus on elevated horror narratives. Written by M.R. Carey, the story centers on Alice, a young girl who inherits a mysterious, centuries-old dollhouse that begins to exert a dark, transformative influence over her life and her family. The work draws heavily on gothic tropes, utilizing the metaphor of the dollhouse to explore themes of generational trauma and the sinister nature of domestic spaces.

The visual identity of the series was defined by artists Peter Gross and Vince Locke, who crafted a stark, unsettling aesthetic that complements Carey’s visceral storytelling. The design team sought to blend a classic, uncanny atmosphere with contemporary graphic horror elements, resulting in a series that was well-received by critics for its psychological depth and narrative cohesion. It remains a hallmark of the Hill House line, noted for its ability to weave complex character dynamics into a framework of supernatural dread.