"Cult of the Lamb Vol. 1: The First Verse" is the first part in a series of graphic novels that tells the story of a lamb who becomes a cult leader in order to avenge his own death. This graphic novel is based on a video game that you don't necessarily need to have played, (in fact i haven't), but I would assume it is highly recommended.

As for the novel, I loved the illustrations and the colour palette. I think this was the perfect balance between cute and gore and my three stars are all dedicated to the visuals. However, I think that the storytelling was a bit chaotic and choppy, and even hard to follow at times even though there was barely any plot in this. Although maybe that was the problem?

Anyways, 3.5 from me, it was fun and i might consider reading the next volumes!

3.5 stars.

The art was nice, really captured the look of the Cult of the Lamb game. While I did like it well enough it also somehow felt a bit lacking, it didn’t quite hook me in with the story. It’s a nice companion piece for big fans of the game.

I read halfway and decided to DNF. I really enjoyed the video game, but this comic was just not pulling me in. The art was really well done, though.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for the review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing a copy for review. All opinions are my own.

"Not a temple... No it was supposed to be home"

The first 4 issues of the cult of the lamb comic are bound together in this graphic novel volume. Based on the game of the same name, the story follows lamb, his execution, his resurrection and his vengeance. I have not played the game that this is based on but I believe you can read it independently of that and not miss anything important. I do however want to play the game now that I have read this.

The art style is dark and well done albeit a little clunky at times with how things are arranged on page. This did not affect my reading too badly though.

I enjoyed the friendship between Nana and the lamb and how Nana's arc plays out. Interested to see how Ratau and Clauneck will be in future volumes.

I will definitely be picking up future volumes.

Brilliant companion to the game but it explains the story well enough that you don't have to have played it first. Beautiful artwork, really colourful and eye catching! Loved it, can't wait for the next one!

The art work is so damn cute. I love the game so I had to check this out. It's a cute dark comic. I'm so glad j got a chance to check it out.

Dark and intense and flippin' adorable to boot!!

The artwork is so bright and colorful and vibrant and there is so much detail to enjoy and look at, you almost forgot this a book full of gore and death. How fun!

As a fan of the game, it was great to see this on the page however it was missing the magic. Still something to read if you are a fan of the series.

I am completely unfamiliar with the franchise this is based on, but thought the art and the name were intriguing so I'd pick this up. Then subsequently learned it was a spin-off of the video game.

...And now that I'm finished I'm honestly not sure what to think of it. On the one hand the art can be very colorful and I like the juxtaposition of the extra cutesy animals and horribly gruesome monsters. Both are executed very well. Though the panels can be very dark and gritty and over-stuffed with so many details that it all kind of becomes visual noise.

The writing itself is very simple and suitable for children, as long as the content isn't too dark for them as an individual. It reminded me a lot of Toonami shows like Samurai Jack. It looks like the target age from the publisher is 12+, which is about right. Though I think younger kids could handle it if they're already consuming superheroes which can be similarly bloody and dark.

As for the story itself, it's very simple and -despite being only ~100 pages long- contains a lot of repetition. The characters aren't very fleshed out and not much happened, so I hope that it feels more complete over time with more volumes. For my personal investment, I don't think there was enough to sample here that makes me want to continue.

But my housemate loves this franchise, so I'll be sure to edit this later if they have any thoughts to add!

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Oni Press for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Dark stories, cute and gory art, takes on religion

I loved this so much. It's cute, gory, funny, and perfectly unhinged. I'm going to get the game, as well as an actual copy of this novel. I already pre-ordered it. I highly recommend this!

I'm not super familiar with the game Cult of the Lamb from a couple of years back except for a few references in media, but I was curious about the vibes of the universe so I wanted to check out this first volume. And wow, it didn’t disappoint.

The story grabbed my attention right away and I had no choice but to finish reading in one go. It captures the lamb’s journey from innocence to cult figure who doesn't trust anyone, and makes you doubt every character's motives yourself.

I also need to talk about the art because that's what makes the whole book so deliciously creepy. It uses this cutesy art style you'd normally see in children's cartoons which clashes with the horribly violent scenes. The contrast is striking and really drew me in, I couldn't look away.

Overall, I absolutely loved it! It got me interested in the universe, and I’d definitely read more when the next volume comes out. You're sure to enjoy this one if you're a fan of the game looking for an adaptation or you are new to it and would like an intro.

✨ Disclaimer ✨ I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review.

This was such a quirky book! Was so fun! Perfect for the spooky season and it so matches my aesthetic. Being a goth this kind of book is perfect!

This comic fleshes out the game's opening and first dungeon up until the first boss. You get to meet a few more characters, watch them interact, and watch the adventures of the Lamb as they make their way through the wood. The art is great, and the story was pretty fun, until one part that, to my surprise, made me pretty sad honestly. But it was overall a great experience.

I play Cult of the Lamb religiously. I was so excited to read this. It’s perfection! The art style is fun and cute. The story is fun and strange. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.

This graphic novel wa everything I was expecting and more! A super immersive story line with fantasy horror that kept me in the edge of my seat. I don’t normally love graphic novels but this was so jam packed with action that I read it in one sitting. The illustrations were breathtaking and they added that needed imagery to this gory story. I can’t wait to read the next one

What else can I say about a colourful, vibrant graphic novel other than I loved it! It was a quick read, only about 100 pages, but I think that was the perfect time to break it before the next book. At first, jumping back into the world of the Cult of the Lamb was me trying to remember the little things, but this story packs a punch and delivers it in a way that new fans would enjoy it as well.
The art is colourful and really draws the eye in, and the action scenes are very well done.
Dialogue matches the art perfectly, and it aided in passing time in the story while still pushing the plot forward.
Altogether, I enjoyed this book full of tension and monsters and can't wait for the next one!

In which the sacrificial lamb becomes the almighty shepherd... of a cult. I'm not sure if this was intended to be a direct graphic novelisation of the video game or if it's purely supplementary, but I had a lot of fun with it! I think the concept is great and the art style is true to the source material (an initial draw for me when it came to the game, so it was neat to see that borne out). I could definitely see myself continuing with the next installments.

I’ll definitely be reading the rest of this series.

Pros:
Reminds me of The Dark Crystal
Reminds me of I Hate Fairyland
Cool art style but…

Cons:
I really dislike how characters noses come of the side of their head rather than from between their eyes

This was amazing!

The story hooked me from the title, this was a brilliant blend of cute art and dark themes. I absolutely loved the art work it works so perfectly and is so eye catching there wasn’t a single page I didn’t look at in awe because It was so detailed and simple idk how to describe it just *chefs kiss*

If you are even slightly a fan of the Cult of the Lamb video game, you will love the graphic novel. I love the contrast between the super cute almost chibi artwork combined with the gore and darkness of the story. It also seems to follow the game pretty closely, although it has been awhile since I've played it. Definitely a fun read.