[3] Abaddon publishes "shared world" novels in the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres.

[4] Describing itself as a return to "the good old days of pulp fiction", the imprint focuses on shorter, action-driven novels with dark or horrific themes.

[5] The line was founded by Jonathan Oliver,[4] who has been Editor-in-Chief of Abaddon and Solaris Books since Rebellion bought the latter from BL Publishing in 2009.

Abaddon's editorial team creates the worlds in collaboration with the authors, placing an emphasis on original and engaging ideas: It's franchise fiction without a franchise.

All releases prior to 2009, and most releases since, have featured cover art by Greg Staples or Mark Harrison; covers for the new The Infernal Game and No Man's World titles, and for the upcoming omnibus editions, have been created by 2000 AD staff designers Simon Parr and Luke Preece.