As a fan of the game, this comic is a beautifully cute accompaniment, but definitely also enjoyable as a standalone for anyone not heard of Cult of the Lamb before.

I have to confess that I did not know that there is a game with the same name. It is a bit dark and gruesome at places. It is a quick read but the opening makes it a bit hard for me to like it. A tad too violent.

A clever, cute and rather disturbing introduction to the story of the hit game. The Lamb is sacrificed then resurrected with immense power in order to begin a cult in the name of an arcane God and violently goes after his oppressors to save similar little animals that are being hunted and tortured. But will the Lamb fulfill his calling or will his power corrupt him? Beautiful colorful artwork, lots of graphic violence, and easily readable. A fun graphic novel and I look forward to the next volume.

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for an Advanced Reader's Copy of this title!

"Cult of the Lamb" Vol.1 follows the titular Lamb on their journey from the depths of sacrificial despair to the path of budding cult leader under the watchful eye of The One Who Waits. As the Lamb's unholy powers blossom they begin their journey to bringing down the Four Bishops of the Old Faith, establishing their own reign on Earth.

I think fans of the video game - or even just the aesthetic - will really love this series! The artwork is breathtaking and vibrant, and the story so far follows the events of the game with some new surprises. The artists involved in this work definitely made use of every inch of page space when planning out the pages and I spent a lot of time taking in all the details and just enjoying the rich colors and aesthetic of the book. I watched a playthrough of "Cult of the Lamb" when it came out and really loved it and reading this comic really rekindled a love for the game and a desire to play it on my own now that I have some more free time.

This is definitely still an adult comic for adult fans of the game due to the themes of death, gore, and religious fanaticism so I wouldn't recommend it for young children, but is an excellent read for adult fans of graphic novels/comics! I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for the next installment.

Great for gamers or non-gamers alike!

I have been wanting to play Cult of the Lamb for ages, but I can't seem to find a physical copy of it where I live so I've been waiting. Then this comic appeared and I got stupidly excited. It was a way for me to experience the cute, woodland animal, cult vibes until I manage to get the game.

I loved the art style and enjoyed the way the story was told. The narrator added, what I thought, was an interesting and unique storytelling element. It was very quick read for me because I just kept flipping those pages.

The only downside is now my want for the game has increased 10 fold.

Requested this ARC as the front cover illustration appeared very well drawn and 'cute'. But the content was far from cute - which was a refreshing twist!
Despite the cute illustrations, the storyline of 'Cult of the Lamb' leaned more toward the dark/ cultish following the story of a 'sarificial lamb' who was prophesized to be the great leader of the opposing rebellion.
Honestly a fun story as far as graphic novels go! Would be thrilled to pick up anything by the same author and illustrator again!

Fantastic!!

I had already backed this on Kickstarter because I am such a fan of the game, but when I saw the galley, I had to request, so thank you for the ARC!

The artwork is fantastic! The story is fun and there are so many little details that made me really enjoy it. I look forward to experiencing the physical copy. If you love the game, you’ll love this!

This would also be a great gateway into the game if you are into the genre.

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the eARC copy of this book!

I've been wanting to play the game for a while now but I've never had the chance to really look into buying it. But when I saw that it has a comic I was so excited to know the story behind the game.

The story fascinates me as it's not your usual cult-like behavior from the protagonist. I like that the protagonist is addressed in a neutral way because it's an entity not a person. I liked that the characters are funny and have some depth to them despite the quick introduction. My favorite character has to be Nana, the first supporter, she's so cute and devoted.

I will be reading the following volumes for sure.

I was curious to see how anyone would adapt the Cult of the Lamb game into a graphic novel, but to my disappointment this book didn’t work for me. The plot was too messy and the characters were mere caricatures.

I ADORED this art style! It was engaging from the very first page! I adore this character, the Endling Lamb is iconic as a main character and vessel. I found this a really quick read and really enjoyed seeing how the characters started to develop, the relationships that were built with Lamb were so interesting and the different dynamics that were shown. I really enjoyed this!

Video games is my entire day to day existence when im not reading so this cross-over was perfection. Given I just witnessed two IRL Cult of the Lamb weddings the COTL fever is high.

This was such a good intro into cotl, the artwork was stunning and tied so nicely into the cross-media universe.

I need more (pls)

I received a galley copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this little graphic novel based on the video game Cult of the Lamb. It was cute and brutal and interesting and all the things that the game was. I really loved the game and this is just a nice expansion on its lore. Can't wait for the next one!

Absolutely loved this graphic novel! As I am also a fan of the game, it was nice to read this. The artwork was so beautiful and lovely to see.

I picked this up because I have always been very intrigued by the video game and I wanted to see if I would enjoy the concept - spoiler alert: I did! The art style was absolutely adorable and I loved the overall idea of this little lamb becoming evil and starting a cult to defeat these evil bishops. I think the graphic novel sort of fails in its execution. Even though the art style was really cute, it felt clunky when reading - it's a lot of dark panels that have a lot going on and it's a bit difficult to read. I also did not find the plot to be fully captivating but, Nana's character arc really pulled on my heart strings. I can see the series getting more heartfelt from here and something I could enjoy more.

3.5/5 - i enjoyed it, but also skipped a lot of text because of lack in old english vocabulary. it is rather diffictult for international fans of the game to enjoy this book fully.

I really enjoy playing the game on stream so I was super excited to see a adaptation as the artstyle is one of my favourites! A great graphic novel adaptation of the game! A great starter for newcomers and a fun companion novel for existing fans.

"In partnership with Devolver Digital and Massive Monster, Oni Press proudly presents Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse - the hugely anticipated first official graphic novel exploration into the sprawling cosmology of the millions-selling, multiple BAFTA Award-nominated video game phenomenon that has Polygon begging players to "smash that worship button"!

In a land pervaded by cruelty and evil, the most innocent among us - young Lamb - was selected to become a noble sacrifice.... Their death would be the magical rite that would forever seal the darkest of the Old Gods out of our realm and usher in a new age of bounty.

So Lamb died...but then they made a deal of their own.

At the crossroads of eternity, Lamb was met by the imprisoned deity known as the One Who Waits, who revealed the falsehoods and distortions of the false prophets who rule the world and the Old Faith. And so, Lamb was given a choice: Enter oblivion as intended...or return to the land of living with unholy powers and deliver a new cult unto the Earth.

The Four Bishops of the Old Faith must fall. The disbelievers must be destroyed. And, as Lamb assembles their flock, a new master shall reign over all of creation. Praise be to the Cult of the Lamb! From acclaimed writer Alex Paknadel (All Against All, Red Goblin) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Troy Little (Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons and Dragons, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) comes a deviously delightful, heretic-smashing excursion into the borderlands of the worldwide video game hit that IGN calls "adorably demonic."

Collects Cult of the Lamb (2024) #1-4."

Every week when I saw this comic in my email I thought, I really want to read that... And now I can!

Thank you NetGalley and Omni for and ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

As someone who has spent many hours playing Cult of the Lamb and following the game development for many years, reading the story in comic form is something I did not think would happen when I first learned about this indie rogue-like. The comic, like the game, is a violent, bloody, story following a sacrificial lamb as they start a cult. However, unlike the game the comic gives a deeper insight into the lore of Cult of the Lamb that causal players may have missed, had they skipped through dialogue, ignored quests, or played the game for the combat alone rather than the story of the game.

The comic seems to fix this problem sometimes happens playing video games, it rounds out the story in an easy, understandable way that may be missed when focusing on what needs to be done next in the game. The characters are given more personality, and I felt more connected with the followers in the comic then I did in the game. Even the lamb was given a stronger personality in the comic compared to the game, even if it is the player that is mostly controlling the lamb's actions. It also gives some great hints and foreshadowing that fans of the game will enjoying seeing in comic format.

Not only is the story great, but the artwork is beautiful. I would suggest that the best way to read this is in color, as the black-and-white on many ereaders do not do it justice.

Cult of the Lamb is a graphic novel adaptation of the popular indie game by the same name, and it absolutely delivers on the charm that fans of the game will recognize and love. The graphic novel does a good job of exploring the lore of the game while keeping the whimsical yet dark tone that made the original so unique.

One of the things I loved most about this adaptation was how it balances the adorable with the creepy. The artwork is vibrant and full of life, with bold colors that really pop off the page. At the same time, it doesn’t shy away from the darker, more gory elements of the story, making for a perfect blend of cute and creepy.

In addition to revisiting familiar faces, the graphic novel also introduces a few new characters that add even more depth to the story. It was a treat to see these characters brought to life in a new medium. The pacing of the novel is well done and perfectly sets the stage for what’s to come, leaving you waiting for the next volume to continue the adventure.

Ultimately, this graphic novel made me want to jump right back into the game and explore more of Cult of the Lamb's quirky, eerie universe. Whether you're a fan of the game or new to the world, this is a fun read that serves as a great companion to the game and may make you want to pick it up too!

Loved this so much! Very true to the video game of the same name but fleshes out the characters and their intentions. The art is gorgeous and it really captures the mood and feeling of the game very well. I'm glad that they're releasing these as collected chapters too which makes reading them more enjoyable

I'm so excited to read more of it when more is released

With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC