I got into Cult of the Lamb earlier this year and was one of the people who kickstarted this comic. So yes, I had my bias and expectations going into this read, and largely I was quite pleased. Especially because I learned an awesome new word - endling.

Overall, it's a tale of how the Lamb first grows into the role of cult leader, with some new backstory added of the lamb being betrayed by the farmer that protected them in exchange for shearing some wool. Starting out angry and vengeful, to where it's almost unsettling with how bloodthirsty the Lamb is, but ultimately wanting to be a kinder community leader than the gods of the Old Faith.

I did find it strange to see the Lamb and Ratau so at odds in the beginning, unlike in game, but it does make sense to introduce this as we make the Lamb more a character of their own and less a player vehicle. Less so is the change from Ratau questioning if the Lamb is worthy to being a truly devoted follower, which is a rather quick turn-around in these pages but is also in keeping with the game's brevity in its storytelling.

The differences aside, which Clauneck even notes asking if things are as we remember them being (and it's wild to learn he's a duck btw), there are clear nods to the game that make it clear how much this a labor of love. From the serious way the Lamb says they will not eat or sleep until their revenge is complete, a sly nod to how players don't have to do either, to the green slime in a cauldron that is grass gruel. And of course references to just how much the cult poops anywhere and everywhere

I do hope to see more such comics, as this and the recent Pilgrimage game update with an included motion comic shows there's promise to telling more stories in this world outside of the game!

This has me soooo ready to play the game! 🎮
I've heard many great things about Cult of the Lamb and it has always intrigued me. This volume offers the backstory that I don't know if we get in game. I think starting with this story and getting hints of what is to come plus the complex character building will make the gameplay must cooler for me.

Artstyle is amazing, the story is very cool! Highly recommend!