Durham Red books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Durham Red series?"

"There are six books in the Durham Red series, published between 2004 and 2014."

Q: "What is the first book in the Durham Red series?"

"The first book in the Durham Red series is The Unquiet Grave, published in 2004."

Q: "Who is Durham Red and how does she connect to Strontium Dog?"

"Durham Red began as a supporting character in the Strontium Dog series in 2000 AD, where she worked alongside Johnny Alpha as a mutant bounty hunter. She is a mutant with vampire-like qualities, requiring blood to survive. Her solo series, written by Dan Abnett, moved her story far into the future and reimagined her as a near-mythological figure. The two series share a universe but Durham Red's solo run is largely self-contained and does not require knowledge of Strontium Dog."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Unquiet Grave	2004	Dan Abnett	Buy
2	The Encoded Heart	2005	Dan Abnett	Buy
3	Manticore Reborn	2006	Dan Abnett	Buy
4	Black Dawn	2006	Dan Abnett	Buy
5	Durham Red	2007	Dan Abnett	Buy
6	The Bitch	2014	Dan Abnett	Buy

Durham Red is a 2000 AD comic series written by Dan Abnett that ran through the late 1990s and 2000s, with the collections published between 2004 and 2014. The character originally appeared in Strontium Dog as a mutant bounty hunter with vampiric traits, but Abnett’s solo series fast-forwards her story thousands of years into the future. In this far future, Durham Red has become a legend and a religious figure to some mutant factions, her long sleep having given her mythic status.

The six volumes collect the full arc of Abnett’s run, from The Unquiet Grave through to The Bitch. The series deals with themes of prejudice, religious manipulation, and identity in a universe still scarred by conflict between mutants and norms. Abnett brings the same military science fiction sensibility he shows in Gaunt’s Ghosts to a grittier, more personal story. The 2000 AD publication format means each volume collects several shorter story arcs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Durham Red series?

There are six books in the Durham Red series, published between 2004 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Durham Red series?

The first book in the Durham Red series is The Unquiet Grave, published in 2004.

Who is Durham Red and how does she connect to Strontium Dog?

Durham Red began as a supporting character in the Strontium Dog series in 2000 AD, where she worked alongside Johnny Alpha as a mutant bounty hunter. She is a mutant with vampire-like qualities, requiring blood to survive. Her solo series, written by Dan Abnett, moved her story far into the future and reimagined her as a near-mythological figure. The two series share a universe but Durham Red’s solo run is largely self-contained and does not require knowledge of Strontium Dog.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order