Nectar #1 Cover B Third Printing 2026 BN

Nectar #1, released on March 4, 2026, is the debut of a historical horror limited series from Vault Comics and New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson. Set in 1837 on Misery Island near Salem, Massachusetts, the story follows a remote village terrorized by a strange species of blood-drinking butterflies. 

Plot Summary: "Horror on Gossamer Wings" 

The issue establishes a "gothic sensibility" and a creeping sense of dread as a biological threat descends upon the isolated community. 

• The Catalyst: The story opens in a Salem cemetery where a gravedigger unearths a woman's body, only to find her chest cavity bursting with monarch-like butterflies.
• The Dancing Plague: These butterflies possess a "particular taste" for human blood instead of traditional nectar. Their bite transmits a toxin that causes victims to fall into a "Dancing Plague," a state of madness where they neurologically lose control and dance themselves toward death.
• Main Characters: The focus is on Dr. Amos, an open-minded physician who utilizes both herbal and modern medicine, and his interactions with various villagers, including two young girls who are among the first to encounter the toxic insects.
• The Setting: Misery Island is depicted as a cold, lonely place where the harsh winter weather threatens to trap the inhabitants with the growing swarm. 

Creative Team & Production 

• Writer/Creator: Jeremy Robinson.
• Artists: Layouts by Francesco Francini with inks by Annapaola Martello.
• Colorist: Steve Canon, using a grounded, "dour" palette.
• Market Success: The first printing sold out at the distributor level before its official release. A second printing is scheduled to hit shelves on April 15, 2026.