I need more or this right now!! I loved everything about this! It was dark and the characters were great. I loved the characters and story! This was a great teen horror graphic novel.

"Let Me Out" by Emmett Nahil & George Williams is a chilling graphic novel that artfully blends elements of Horror and LGBTQIAP+ themes. The book's haunting visuals and thought-provoking narrative create a spine-tingling reading experience. The collaboration between Emmett Nahil & George Williams results in a unique and captivating tale that explores both the supernatural and the complexities of identity.

The horror elements in "Let Me Out" are sure to send shivers down your spine, while the LGBTQIAP+ representation adds a layer of depth and authenticity to the characters. The authors' storytelling prowess is evident in the way they masterfully craft a narrative that's both gripping and emotionally resonant.

"Let Me Out" is a compelling choice for those who enjoy stories that push boundaries, blending horror with LGBTQIAP+ themes in a way that captivates and unsettles. Emmett Nahil & George Williams have created a truly unforgettable experience that will leave readers eagerly anticipating each new twist and revelation.

Thanks to Netgalley and Oni Press for the ARC, all opinions are my own.

Synopsis:
Mitch and his friends are queer and into punk. Not a good mix during the 70s in the US: they get beaten up and discriminated against at their jobs. So when the government murders people in their town it's easy to blame it on them.

Opinion
I feel sad saying this, especially when the author was kind enough to gift me a copy of his work, but this didn't do it for me. I was pretty confused about what was happening in the beginning. Once I started to understand what was happening and familiarized myself with the characters, it all came to a very abrupt end. I wish there was at least 20 pages more to understand the antagonist better.

Cute and gory, this was wonderful little story about a group of queer teens trying to survive threats from homophobes and cops and demons. Emmett Nahil’s writing is very well-done, and George William’s art just pulls it all together. This book has great representation of queer and POC characters in tough situations. This is for people looking for a bloody good time (hehe, get it?).

Really enjoyed this story, but the start kinda threw me off to a point that I needed to take breaks often. I just couldn’t get pulled in to the story fully due to the art not being what I normally read and enjoy, but I would say give this story a shot.

Let Me Out is a captivating horror graphic novel dealing with such terrifying topics as the Satanic Panic, bigotry, corrupt officials, and New Jersey.

In a small town a woman goes missing, black suited agents have an agenda, the local police perpetrate a coverup, and the townspeople immediately suspect anyone who looks or acts different from the majority. This is very bad news for our story's protagonists, a group of ethnically diverse, LGBTQ friends who care about each other just as much as they loathe the monotonous, at times hostile conformity around them.

The Satanic Panic has always interested me as a stark and all too modern example of people’s tendency to look for "Others" to scapegoat when they’re scared, even when those they target pose no threat. That concept is on full display here and it makes for an interesting overarching theme in an otherwise plot heavy story. The art style and characters mesh seamlessly and create a vaguely vintage aesthetic, but at the same time the action and horror are rendered fascinatingly dynamic and lavishly creepy.

I found this story immediately gripping and burned through the whole thing in a brief sitting. If I have any critiques of this graphic novel at all it would be that it set up an engaging story with interesting characters but then ended right as I was most invested; however, I hope this means the series will continue.

Let it Out is a queer horror graphic novel set in 1979 during the satanic panic. It was fast-paced and enjoyable to read. I really liked the color scheme and art style. The plot is not everything explained and The story ended with a cliffhanger so maybe this is the first book in a series? If it is a series I'll definitely pick up the next book. Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for an ARC in return for my honest review.

I loved the art style and the characters are all very memorable. However, none of the plotlines were really developed. what happens to the town? what happens to the citizens? what is wrong with the police? the gov? The end is so out of the pocket with no resolution and I get that not every book needs a dictated ending, but the climax was not hitting the way it was promising to hit. again, I think the characters are so memorable that I would love to see them again in other works just with their stories. the art style for me takes it all, absolutely impeccable. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read it! I'm excited to see more!!!!

I found this story lacking. The plot was pretty thin and it wasn't helped by the awkward pacing. The characters and plot were for the most part very generic and undeveloped. The beginning was slow-paced build up with the characters spending a lot of time observing and just barely beginning to be affected by the supernatural-influenced changes in their town. Then the moment they begin to take action for themselves it hard-cuts to a rushed conclusion.

The concept was really cool, but unfortunately, I didn't really know what was going on most of the time? Maybe I'll just have to reread it sometime and see if I'm less confused then.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

The premise of this graphic novel is excellent and would be a perfect read for spooky month! A group of queer friends struggles with to just live their normal lives in their quiet little Jersey town in 1979. Things change when the Pastor's wife goes missing, and rumors about who took her slowly start to build the locals up to a full-blown Satanic Panic. Doesn't help that these rumors seem to have been manufactured by a mysterious FBI agent and the local Sheriff, as a cover to something much more mysterious. The vibes of this story are like a blend of Control (video game), Stranger Things (TV show), and a little bit of Gravity Falls (TV show). The character writing is well done! While the story never goes in-depth on any of the character's back stories, we're both shown and told enough about each of them to have a clear picture of who they are as a person. I fully connected with the characters, and enjoyed reading about them. The plot pacing is a bit off. I feel like it was slowly building up tension but suddenly went from zero to a hundred in the blink of an eye. The way it ended also felt off. It ended very abruptly and with a cliffhanger in the weirdest spot. I saw no indicator that this was to be the first volume in a series and thought it was a stand-alone graphic novel? If so, that was a very unsatisfying way to end it! I really hope this is meant to be a volume one because I would honestly love to read more of this story. The graphic novel does great by having trigger warnings at the very front of the volume. Though one of the parts was so gory it honestly startled me. But this is horror, and horror doesn't pull punches when it comes to gore. Also, though I have said that the plot pacing is off, the final scene was honestly a treat to read. While the path to get that scene was a bit squiggly, the final scene was my favorite of the entire novel. It honestly makes me want more of this story because it was so good! The art I also ended up really liking! I swear I have seen this art style before, and I remember loving it before, and I loved it again with this novel. The quality of the art really stood out in the final scene. It was done in a way that really makes you feel how grave the situation at hand is, and really emphasizes the terror and confusion the main four are feeling.

“Imbecile minds work in mysterious ways.”

The story is set against the backdrop of the “satanic panic” period in New Jersey during 1979. The group that find themselves to be the scapegoat are queer teen friends who are just trying to get on with life in this small town. Each character is memorable and collectively they are a force. Their personal stories are relatable and when faced with all the hatred towards them they band together.

The comedic style of the story and the horror make this a fun and entertaining read. The artwork is ideal in telling the story and could easily be visualised as an animated film.

A unique and grotesquely fun take on meeting the devil in the strangest scenario.

Queer horror IS the future, and this graphic novel is a perfect building block for it. It's a great mix between dread and gore, with some humour unexpectedly popping up and making it even better. 

The illustrations by George Williams are amazing, I love the way humans look in his style, and his use of colour here is astaunding. 

The whole comic felt very cinematic and you really get drawn into the situation that the main cast finds themselves in. The slowly building dread in the atmosphere as the satanic narrative traps them more and more is palpable. 

The ending does feel too sudden, as it happened right when the story got to its tensest point, and I wish we could see the story develop further and get to know our main characters better as well. I'm expecting that that "The End?" turns into "To Be Continued" soon because this story has so much more potential peaks it could reach.

1979: A group of queer teens is just trying to survive in a small town that does not look kindly on outsiders when the pastor's wife is found murdered in the woods.

We see both sides: The people responsibe for the dead woman, and how they use a "moral panic" to find a scapegoat. Somone ordinary people won't like, someone they can do without... queer teens who listen to alternative music and have a peculiar sense of fashion.

The characters are badass and I really liked the illustration style.
I would be totally up for reading more by the people behind this.

The arc was provided by the publisher.

CW: death, murder, blood, violence, transphobia, homophobia

Synopsis:
Mitch and his friends are queer and into punk. Not a good mix during the 70s in the US: they get beaten up and discriminated at their jobs. So when the government murders people in their town it's easy to blame it on them.

My thoughts:
The illustrations? Stunning. Nothing more to say there.
Moreover it's queer horror and I don't need much more to love a book. The characters are lovely; from the moment we meet them, we know they care for each other, that they're family and you just can't help but feel the same way. Non of them are in a good place, but they're trying. Sadly, the characters aren't very fleshed out, but it's a 200 page graphic novel, there's only so much you can do there.
Because it's so short it is also very fast-paced and the ending was rather abrupt. A couple more pages there would've probably helped.
Overall it's a very short and good read and I'd definitely recommend!

Let Me Out follows Mitch, Terri, Lupe, and Jackson, a group of LGBTQ punks, as their town is griped by the satanic panic of the 1970s. The story kicks off after the pastor's wife is founded murdered, and an FBI agent and local sheriff search for a plausible scapegoat.

This graphic novel is absolutely spectacular. The story itself is tense and horrifying and brilliantly woven together. And the art style is just stunning, and really brings all of the characters to life. I found myself outright gasping as some of the panels unfolded. Overall, I had a gruesomely fun time with this graphic novel and I hope there are more stories to come for this band of outcasts.

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for the arc of this book.

This was a really good story that built out the characters pretty well. Loved the found family dynamic between the characters and their support of each other through different situations, both related to the horror going on as well as just the horror of the terrible people they encounter in their everyday lives. Will definitely continue reading on if there is another volume.

Thank you to Netgalley, Oni Press, and Emmett Nahil and George Williams for providing me with a free electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Let Me Out" masterfully blends queer horror with the 1979 New Jersey satanic panic in a compelling graphic novel by Emmett Nahil and illustrator George Williams. When Pastor Holley's wife is murdered, FBI agent Garrett and local Sheriff Mullen manipulate the situation, framing a group of misfits as scapegoats for the town's troubles. As they evade their pursuers, a chilling deal with the devil unfolds.

"Let Me Out" delivers a swift-paced journey into the heart of satanic hysteria. Williams' dynamic and dark art style evokes the era, though the pacing occasionally falters. Nahil's narrative, however, keeps readers engaged through an unsettling blend of mystery and horror. Raw descriptions and vivid visuals intensify the story's grim aspects.

In conclusion, "Let Me Out" captures an era's paranoia and supernatural unease through a compelling narrative and evocative art. Perfect for horror enthusiasts and for the spooky season, this graphic novel encapsulates the essence of its historical backdrop while delivering spine-tingling storytelling.

The comic tells the story of a group of punk teenagers amidst a "satanic panic" in their county due to a murder in town, a sheriff and government scientist are working against them, and they have all the cards stacked against them.
It felt like a very original and interesting story to read. The representation felt natural and the mood and setting were well established by the art. The pacing was a bit off for my liking but overall a quick read.
Talking about the art, it has a very nice colour palette while allowing the characters to look unique.
It contains a content warning at the beginning which is always highly appreciated.
It needs a second part which I will be patiently waiting for.

An absolute amazing idea and beautiful artwork. Let me is is the challenging story of a boy fighting a demon within his head. As time progresses it becomes harder to surpress the voices as it’s time to let me out…