The DC INK imprint was for readers 13 and up and featured coming-of-age stories that encourage teens to ask themselves who they are and how they relate to others. DC INK featured storytelling that focuses on real-world situations and relatable characters who are not perfect, but are nuanced and complex--just like real people. This imprint was replaced in 2020 with a brand called DC GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR YOUNG ADULTS within DC's age-based branding system.