Thank you NetGalley and to the publishers for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Prior to reading this I read the first issue months ago, so when I saw they had volume one out I knew I wanted to check it out.

I love horror comics and graphic novels so this seemed like it would be a good read for me!

Unfortunately the story doesn’t really interest me that much,I think the illustrations are pretty cool but as far as the plot it’s just not enticing me enough to want to continue with this series.

Ghostlore Vol. 1 took a creative and heart-wrenching take on the "I see dead people" trope. The artwork was gritty and beautiful all at the same time. This first volume opens the door for some great storytelling as the series continues to develop. I was left wondering what would happen next and wanting to read more.

The tone of this was just not quite what I was looking for. I also found the story slightly confusing and hard to follow.

Ghostlore is a little bit like The Frighteners, but darker and with Cullen Bunn's cosmic horror twist specialty. I'm a big fan of Bunn -his series, The Sixth Gun, is one of my most favorite- and while this is just the first few issues, I will be picking up the rest of Ghostlore to see where this father and daughter go on their unique journeys.

I'm also getting The Last of Us vibes from this (another big favorite of mine), in the father/daughter relationship and the dichotomy of their viewpoints and the paths they've started down... it's reminiscent of the characterization and growth of Joel and Ellie (jade to innocent and vice versa), which is something else I really like. I can't wait to see where this story takes us, just knowing Bunn's style and being a fan of the stories he weaves.

The art by Leomacs isn't my favorite personally (I kind of wish the inside art had been all Jenny Frison, who did my favorite alt cover for issue one), but the coloring is gorgeous, especially for the ghosts and supernatural moments.

I loved this graphic novel. The characters were super interesting, especially the differences between the father and daughter, Lucas and Harmony and how they navigate their ability to see the dead and to hear their tales.
The added complexity of being the only survivors of a deadly accident, and now having to deal with an overwhelming amount of ghosts and undead made for a very engaging story. It was interesting to read, the illustrations were fantastic, and I definitely want to know more. Can't wait for the next installment!

Ghostlore, Vol. 1 is one heck of a ride. There are huge themes tackled in its pages - family, death, mental health, and religion. I was very into the father/daughter relationship and enjoyed this graphic novel far more than I expected I would. Harmony and Lucas aren't likable, but they aren't supposed to be. Harmony is tough, difficult, and brazen. Lucas is so tied to his religion that he can't see what he has in front of him. If you want pleasant characters with simple stories, look elsewhere. Ghostlore is complicated, messy, and full of horror and complex relationships. More than anything, Ghostlore is an ode to communication, revealing the benefits of telling your story and the perils of refusing to do so. 

Art:

Leomacs's art in Ghostlore is phenomenal. While this is my first comic by Leomac, he's not new in the horror comic space. He also illustrated Basketful of Heads, written by Joe Hill. It took me a few pages to settle into his art, but I enjoyed the flow of it once I did. Jason Wordie's colors are also great, shifting with the tone from moody pastels to dark blues and purples.

Final Thoughts:

Ghostlore, Vol. 1 is horror of the intense and cerebral variety. I tore through Ghostlore's family drama and Lovecraftian horror and loved every second. Ghostlore is about the ghosts we hide, the sadness lurking in small towns, and the pain only family can inflict. The serialized nature of the ghost stories works extremely well, especially in these first few issues. I'm excited to see how that format plays out throughout the series as a whole.

"Ghostlore" seduces readers with stellar visuals that surpass the writing, in my opinion. Perhaps things will start to make more sense once the whole story is told. For now, the short ghost stories overshadow the main narrative, and some of the characters' actions made little sense to me. I'll stick around for the next installments to see where the story goes from here.

TL;DR - great art, solid writing, spooky ghost stories, and moments of body horror.

A little bit “The Sixth Sense,” a little bit “Ghostbusters,” and a liiiiiittle bit cosmic horror.

The happy Agate family is ruined utterly when a car accident kills mother and son, leaving father and daughter to limp along through grief, loss of faith, and ghost encounters. Daughter Harmony seems to accept her newfound second-sight, and helps ghosts unburden themselves and move on. Father Lucas, once a preacher of forgiveness, has left that belief behind, and re-kills the dead.

There’s something more eldritch than just the afterlife going on in the background here, with ghosts telling of terrible monsters and two mysterious men closing in on the two Agates. The first volume is only able to look at a little bit of this, though, and we aren’t left with a full storyline. It’s an opening bit, with volume 2 coming out in a few months.

I’m unsure if I’m interested enough to continue. If volume 2 ends up on review sites, I’d probably request a copy, but I don’t think I’ll remember this book in a few weeks, now that my review is done. It’s all just…meh, for me.

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

An intriguing start of a new series. After experiencing a tragedy, a priest and his daughter start talking to ghosts. And they try to help them move on in dramatically different ways. There are bigger forces at work, but this is just the beginning of the story - the volume collects the first 4 issues of the series.
The art is great, the story - intriguimg. If you like stories about occult, this one might be right up your alley

Ghostlore volume one does not disappoint. From beginning to the end, it leaves you wanting more. To know more about this strange father/ daughter duo.
After an accident that tragically changes their family it leaves daughter Harmony and her father Lucas with the ability to see the spirits around them. All want to have their stories heard and the spirits will not be ignored.
as a horror fan and comic book collector I had to have all the original comic.to add to my collection. The story continues to a climax you would not expect. Definitely recommend to those who love a good scare.

An well-written graphic novel that follows an interesting plotline about what it really means to be haunted. A perfectly paced short read.

Enjoyed this book by Cullen Bunn. Never disappoints. Several stories with ghosts, that were all enjoyable. Can't wait for volume 2. #GhostloreVol1 #NetGalley

This was so odd but in the best way. The story was very strange but it kept me so intrigued. It starts off with some things happening to the family and some can deal with the ghosts and some can't. I don't want to give too much away but it was crazy. The world building was very interesting in this one. It does leave you on a slight cliffhanger I want to read the next volume very much.

Thanks Netgalley and publisher for allowing me to read this graphic novel.

Even though it’s colourful but there was just underwhelming stuff going on regarding blood, monsters and killings. Like it was such a bore to me unfortunately, probably because it’s similar to other horror material I’ve seen before….

The story starts out interestingly enough, a father and daughter who experience traumatic death firsthand are suddenly able to communicate with ghosts, but then it kind of devolves after the set up. I liked the concept, I liked that each time a ghost is telling their death story it's a different artist, and I liked all the grotesque demon/spirit/monsters. Lots of cool stuff, but the execution is messy and the story and characters are hard to follow or understand.

#NetGalleyARC This isn’t my usual comic book read but it was pretty cool. I had a little bit of trouble following the story at first but then I got hooked. The images in this book were amazing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. I honestly had so many questions by the end of the first volume of "Ghostlore" that made me stop and ask myself if I would continue reading if given another volume. The tentative answer is "yes", but only because I need to see that Harmony gets the happy ending she clearly deserves. Everyone is oblivious to her suffering, especially her self-absorbed father. My heart broke for her when she lost her mother and brother in the opening pages of this book. It seems like her father is going to be used for gain by nefarious characters, while she's left to fend for herself on the road. I think that even if she did try and share some of her burden with her father, he would be so consumed with his own guilt and shame that he wouldn't be able to help her at all. The premise of the story is interesting, I'm just afraid that the characters will go through the same age-old tropes and suffer needlessly until the conclusion of the story. I would love to be proven wrong, however, and will most likely read at least one more volume of this work.

The art style was great, and I flew through the pages. The creatures were interesting, and seeing the father/daughter duo experience these changes was enjoyable. Very paranormal, creepy, and violent.

Ever since The Sixth Gun, if I’ve seen Cullen Bunn’s name attached to something, I grab it. And the first volume of Ghostlore absolutely did not disappoint.

Accompanied by suitably haunting and often gruesome artwork from Leomacs, it’s a brilliant start to the series.

Though Lucas and Harmony are the focus, asides exploring the back stories of some of the ghosts they encounter also take the stage, offering an exciting glimpse into horrors to come - and a clear indication of how each of the remaining Agates will handle their new found sight. The shift in art styles with each spectral encounter is a nice touch, too.

With tensions rising between Lucas and Harmony even before tragedy strikes, the scene is absolutely set for future face-offs between father, daughter, and spirits - and I, for one, can’t wait for more!

This was a lot of fun to read and left me wanting to sit and read the entire series - which obviously isn't available yet - but I can't wait. Really looking forward to more of Ghost Lore. 10/10