A great beginning, but there's plenty of secrets left to mine in this Sixth Sense meets 8 Simple Rules. The world building seems to be just getting started.

The characters, premise and story line was on point to its title. I do want to read the next installment and learn if the two gets together at all.

Thank you NetGalley and Boom! Studios for giving me the opportunity to read this!

Thanks NetGalley and BOOM! Comics for this arc

2/5 stars

This was honestly really boring, and it has such a good premise it shouldn't be. I didn't feel connected to any of the characters so I didn't really care about anything that was going on. It feels like there's hardly any background info on the main characters besides a little bit at the start, which wasn't nearly enough. It just felt like things happened and then moved to the next thing, without explaining what or why or even hinting at anything enough to make me care. Maybe it if was longer it would've helped, especially as there were so many pages showing all the covers and alt covers of each issue, they could've used some of those pages to keep the story going instead. I won't be continuing this series.

Ghostlore started out spooky, creepy and tense and continued along that route speeding to the end of the volume, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat for what would happen next. The story line definitely makes me want to read the next volume to find out more of what happens.

Cullen Bunn forever! I was very excited to get approved for this one because I am a big Cullen Bunn fan. Vol. 1 of GHOSTLORE was a great tease for future volumes. I found the stories the ghosts told Harmony and Luke very moving, especially the one with the farmer's wife and her husband. While the overall stories and themes of GHOSTLORE are pretty familiar if you are a horror fan, I found the tried and true horror tropes GHOSTLORE uses to be very comforting and poignant. Looking forward to seeing how GHOSTLORE unfolds in future volumes.

Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM! for the ARC in exchange for this review.

A preacher wrestles with his faith when tragedy occurs. The family structure was already starting to crumble before the car accident but now that he and his remaining daughter can see ghosts. Life has gotten crazy. They now have this ability to not just see ghosts, but help them find their end. However, the line between ghost and demon is not strict and sometimes the entity wants more than just to be told they’re free. This book is odd. The illustrations are great. It goes well with the theme of the book. They’re colorful, but in such a dark way, it helps the horror jump from the pages. But the continuity of the story is what is weird. This ends at an odd place and seems too short. It is only volume one, but there are so many unanswered questions. Half of the basic background is missing. It at once leaves the reader wanting more, but at the same time leaves the reader are wondering if they even care. Is there enough here to make me wait for the next volume? It’s not a question I can answer at this time, but this could possibly be worth it for the right person.

I loved the body horror art and the story definitely has me interested. I know it's only the first four issues, but I wish there was a little more backstory to get the reader eager for the next installment.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinion are completely my own.

Although I enjoyed reading it and the illustrations are amazing. Something feels like it's missing. Almost like it was written for an audience of a genre and I was left confused. I do plan to look for more Ghostlore, because I want my questions answered and the clift hanger was fantastic

Ghost lore is unique, it starts with a painful bang and just keeps going. Lucas is a former preacher who can see and speak to the dead. His daughter Harmony is anything but harmonious and suffers from survivor’s guilt after a tragic accident. Hey both not only see ghosts but are besieged by them to hear their stories, the final words of how these spirits suffered in life and why they linger, trapped in their misery. Hey both have different ways of dealing with this supernatural phenomenon and it clashes horribly. Also they are being hunted by sinister forces. I can’t wait for the next volume, this one ended much too quickly! Beautiful art and intense storytelling. A great graphic novel not for the faint of heart.

Ghostlore is a dark story of a family that is separated by a rift between differing ideologies. The oldest child is Harmony, a teenager who rejects the faith that her father preaches in a dying congregation. But when a car accident leads to the loss of the rest of the family, they are the only ones left, both with the ability to see and talk to the dead, and vulnerable to evil undead forces.

This story is more vibes than actual plotting. The characters of Harmony and Lucas are well-developed and their actions make sense through the visual narrative. The artwork is vivid and nightmarish, but doesn’t clarify the story. I felt like things ended with my level of confusion very high. I didn’t like the feelings I had when I read this story. I enjoy horror and the feeling of being unsettled, but this was more of a yucky and unpleasant feeling. Along with the lack of resolution, even knowing this is an ongoing story, I don’t feel inspired to continue this series. I have questions, but I don’t want to hang in long enough to get answers.

Interesting take on the ghost hunter archetype which also delves into parent child relationships. Compelling, even though I didn't love the artwork.

Faith, finding one's self, and trauma are all themes at the forefront of "Ghostlore Vol. 1" by Cullen Bunn. People often experience the impact of trauma differently, even when the trauma is shared. Such is the case for the father and daughter duo in "Ghostlore". While also including horror and supernatural elements, Bunn's graphic novel explores how two people experience a shared grief. Including in this exploration is how such grief can vary from person to person, and how it may alter someone's perspective, depending on the situation. Although grief is a major theme in the book, this graphic novel is more suited to those who enjoy supernatural and horror due to the often graphic illustrations and storyline. However, while often graphic, the storyline succeeds in hooking the reader from the first few pages.

I found the mythology and setting to be unique, spooky and intriguing. I also found the father/daughter relationship between the two main characters very compelling. Interested and reading more and seeing where this series goes!

Cullen Bunn has this Ryan Murphy affect on me. I read the synopsis, get super into it at the beginning, and fade out of it by the end. That's not a diss on his writing, just an admission that I went into this knowing it would probably not be for me. For other horror readers - I think you'll love this.

This was an interesting start to this story. The characters felt very different from each other and sets up a good juxtaposition for the reader.

The visual style was good though in some frames it did get a little messy and confusing. I am interested to see where the story goes. Getting questions answered that were set up at the end with <spoiler>the two guys who can also see ghosts and whether are tracking down anyone else who can.</spoiler>

I'm more excited for where the daughters story is going and I can't wait to find out.

This had an interesting premise: they can see dead people, and the dead people want to tell their stories, BUT it was a little confusing, what with all the tentacles, and an apparently evil guy who's trying to destroy the world . . . I guess. I honestly wish there'd been a slower build up, and maybe a little more exposition. Hopefully further volumes will take care of this. I liked the artwork, so I'm willing to strap in for the next ride.

Ghostlore was an interesting take on the living who have had a brush with death being able to interact with the dead. I'm still trying to piece a few things together, which may be answered in the next volume. It was an intriguing story with great artwork, especially for those who enjoy body horror.

2.5 stars I feel like this has great potential but it felt rushed? The dialogue was also weirdly formal in the beginning? It definitely should have been longer. I would keep reading just because I love a good ghost story but it needs more details.

The artwork is great.  I was confused by the story; I'm not sure I understand the intentions of the ghosts.

This was an interesting graphic novel, I read it super fast and may seek out the next one. I loved the colors and illustrations throughout.