Vermillion is a dark science fantasy comic book series set in an eponymous city located in an imagined far future or alternate reality.

The series was conceived and written by science fiction author Lucius Shepard as part of the short-lived DC Comics imprint Helix.

The series narrates the tale of its major protagonist Jonathan Cave, to a man named Brother Fry.

Streets so long no man could travel their length in a thousand lifetimes.

I would never grow used to it.The series included two notable story arcs during its brief print run: Starlight Drive (issues #1–7) and Lord Iron & Lady Manganese (issues #9 – 11).