I LOVED the game and I LOVE the comic! Just a quick heads-up! You don't need to know the game to understand the comic! The story is very close to the events of the game, but just captures the whole thing more emotionally through the panels and art imo. I didn't think it was possible to make sense of a roguelike, a building and management simulation and an action adventure in a comic, but it's been done and it's great!! The art is cute and the fights are relentless, and kudos to writer Alex Paknadel and artist Troy Little for pulling it off! A fantastic blockbuster-like comic debut! I had so much fun!

I loved this volume of Lamb and his followers. Lamb became my favorite as I continued to read but I also like Nana.
This was very bloody, very violent but I loved every graphic cell. Every picture. So well drawn.
I didn’t want this graphic novel to end. I am VERY excited to read the second volume!

I loved every second of this. I love the game and this graphic novel just added more for me. I hadn’t expected to get attached during this as usually graphic novels aren’t long enough for me to attach to characters but I did with this one.

I also really love the artwork, it encompasses everything the game does and compliments it really well.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I enjoyed the cult of the lamb videogame. The comic is direct adaptation of the story, and as far as video game adaptations go it's pretty good especially considering there wasn't much plot to begin with. It mentions all the mechanics in different light.

It's only 100 pages long so there's little I can say without spoiling it I cried at the end. It gets pretty dark. Also the decapitaion jokes rock.

The lamb needs to be protected at all costs.

I loved the game and when I saw this I knew I had to read the lamb’s story too. The art is amazing and I was surprised it still followed the game story line pretty well. This comic is as good as the actual game. 10/10

this was SUCH a fun read, I had a blast and was grinning every time I opened the book. As such a huge fan of the game, it was awesome to be able to see the lore of the world come to life and spend more time with the Lamb. The art is absolutely stunning, and has that special touch that made the game so instantly loveable. I can't wait to buy a physical copy and see how beautiful it looks in print!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Oni Press for the advanced copy!

My husband and I recently started playing this game together, so when I saw this on NetGalley I was intrigued! It’s a dark game, so naturally it’s a dark comic. But it was fun to see the lore of the game come to life! I like the game more, but I understand more of what’s going on in the game now after reading this.

I recommend this only to people who have played the game or are interested in playing the game. Otherwise, I’d avoid it.

This was hard to get into. I enjoyed the illustrations but the story was really hard to get into. I may go back and reread it at some point.

So good! Beautiful art. Really makes me want to play it again! Loved the addition of Nana, and what her character added to the depth of the story.

"Cult of the Lamb" really captures that unique blend of whimsy and darkness. The comic expands on the game's intriguing lore while introducing new elements that keep things fresh. It’s fascinating how the colorful art contrasts with the brutal themes, creating a captivating experience. The balance of humor and horror adds depth to the characters and their journeys, making the story feel both engaging and thought-provoking.

As an avid Cult of the Lamb player, I knew I had to pick this up when it was up for review. I love the artstyle of the game and that really came across in the graphic novel, and the story felt really consistent with the world and the lore that I know and love.

Really really enjoyed this, and can't wait for more!

I received an arc of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

This was so much fun to read. I really enjoy the Cult of the Lamb video game, and often watch content creators on Twitch and YouTube play it. That it's being turned into a graphic novel format is even more exciting though. I love that it might expand on the story some more in a different way. I love consuming media in different forms like this, and wasn't disappointed at all. I did feel it was a little disjointed so that is why it's only a 4.5 and not a 5, but that is still a really high rating. The story itself grabs you from the start, which is a plus, and I really loved the side characters like Nana. Nana was definitely my favorite. The art is so well-done. Beautiful seems an odd word to use when talking about this graphic novel that displays blood, gore, vomit, and poop in it, but nonetheless it's a fitting word. I definitely intend to recommend this to friends and family that I know who enjoy the game, and to my community in general.

As a fan of the Cult of the Lamb video game, I was excited to dive into this graphic novel adaptation. Cult of the Lamb Vol. 1 captures the dark charm and eerie humor of the game while expanding the lore in intriguing ways. The artwork by Troy Little perfectly complements Alex Paknadel’s storytelling, creating a twisted yet captivating world. The story’s pacing is solid, though it occasionally feels rushed. Still, it’s a great continuation of the game's narrative, and I look forward to seeing where Lamb’s journey leads next. Four stars!

I love the Cult of the Lamb game! This graphic novel is a great addition to the lore. It is funny, cute, and absolutely disturbing. It does follow the plot of the game pretty closely, and I was hoping we would get a little bit more new lore. But it is still done really well and Lamb is definitely given a lot more depth as a character.

Truly a fun book. Thanks to NetGalley, Alex Paknadel, and Oni Press for the chance to read and review! My opinions are my own.

When I started reading it I didn't really know where I was going to go, but the illustrations were so tender and at the same time sinister that I wanted to continue.

Cult of the lamb is a quite particular story, which has its bizarre moments and also satire. It was fun and different to read. I think it achieves a somewhat strange but also particular combination, which makes it quite original.

I'm intrigued to know how this story will continue!

Thank you Oni ​​Press for the ARC I read on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely adore Cult of the Lamb as a video game, I've streamed it on my Twitch channel and beat the game so many times now so when I saw that they turned it into a graphic novel series you already know I had to read it ASAP.

It was everything I could have wanted and more! the first volume is essentially the game play leading up to the first boss battle of the game. I loved the way the characters were brought to life. We still have all the characters we love from the game but they have so much more personality to them. really excited to see what the other volumes will have in store!

Go read it! it was a fun time and if you want more you can always go play the game! 😉

*eARC received through netgalley, opinions are my own*

Solid first volume.
The art in this is gorgeous and very true to the graphics in the game.
There isn't much new story here so if you played the game you know what happens but I think it would do a good job of telling the story to new audiences.
I like how gameplay mechanics from the game were used as plot devices and I think a lot of the jokes only really hit when you know the game but because I do, I enjoyed them.
Will definetly pick up the next volume!

I got this comic as an ARC from Netgalley a few weeks ago, but I had never played the game despite having my eye on it when it was released.

I then proceeded to get and play the game, beating it before reading the comic. I loved the game, really enjoyed my time with it, and so decided it was time to read the comic.

I'm not always a big fan of this all ages, cartoonist style of comic art. But in this instance, it is compatible with the artwork of the game.

The comic is a retelling of the games story in comic form with some fun embellishments and Easter eggs, all of which I really enjoyed.

This is a fun read for fans of the game and otherwise. Are you ready to join The Cult of the Lamb?

I absolutely adore the video game Cult of the Lamb. It's so wrong in all the right ways and it's kind of adorable to be the maybe-not-so-evil leader of all your cute/horrifying/beloved/detested little culties. (To be clear, this is not in any way advocating for cults in real life, this is about a VIDEO game in which you pretend to be a cult leader, cults with real humans = serious bad news) I love naming them after silly things like K-pop stars or items in my grocery orders.

So I was pretty enthused to see there was going to be a graphic novel version. I wasn't sure what to expect, because in the game the lamb doesn't get any individualized personality, you get to choose what the lamb does because you're playing as the lamb. To make a graphic novel they have to give the lamb and the followers personality. It was interesting.

In the graphic novelization of the game the lamb becomes the leader somewhat reluctantly, we see Ratau pushing them to do things they don't really want to do, while Nana, their first follower tries to keep them grounded and content. Eventually the lamb realizes that as they have gathered followers the burden then falls to them to care for their followers, keep the camp clean, provide food. So they realize they must venture out into the Darkwood again to provide. But what happens to the cult while the Lamb is away? What might they do?

I really loved that they kept the lambs pronouns they/them and didn't force gender onto any of the characters, they don't do that in the game and I appreciated them avoiding doing it in the print too. There are a lot of fun easter egg elements of the graphic novel that you'll really love if you're a fan of the game as well. This graphic novel was a fun read. If you liked the game you're going to enjoy this too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc.

I was so excited to read this.! I bought the cultist edition on switch when it released and beat the game. Just recently, I bought the game, again, on Steam. I also got all of the DLCs. Needless to say, I know and love Cult of the Lamb. The story was basically what I expected since I’ve played the game. Just as dark and gory. I love that.! I’m glad the themes of the game weren’t shied away from. Ratau annoyed me a bit; I feel better about sacrificing him now. The art was beautiful. I can’t wait for the next volume to release.