I have always wanted to play the video game Cult of Lamb so I was immediately interested in the storyline. A sheep that was to be a sacrifice ends up getting revenge and starting a cult of followers with the hope that he may reign over all that previously attempted to make sacrifices to the old gods. The art style was a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to seeing more of this story

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this graphic novel. 3.5/5 stars.

I freaking LOVE Cult of the Lamb, so I was so excited to see these graphic novels coming out. While they add to the lore, they don't necessarily change how you play or understand the game. I could 110% see someone who had no idea about the game being utterly confused about this though. Some of the pages also felt VERY cluttered and distracted from the art....and the dialogue was meh (but there's also not as much in the game so....).

Quick read and a nerdy way to appreciate a game.

I love the video game, Cult of the Lamb. So when I got approved for this comic, I squealed.

It was perfection. I loved the dive into the lore of this game, the cult system being created, and the relationship with Nana and the Lamb. The ending though? I am still crying.

Me encanta Cult of the Lamb, en particular el estilo artístico, y la verdad es que esto fue un poco decepcionante. El equilibrio entre lo lindo y lo gore es genial, los diseños de los personajes y la historia encajan perfectamente, añadiendo una cantidad interesante de lore a lo que ya existía en el juego. Además, fue una lectura rápida y fácil, pero lamentablemente no puedo quitarme la sensación de que no está realmente terminado.

Esto se siente descuidado, como si hubiera sido hecho por personas con poca o ninguna experiencia en cómics o novelas gráficas. Muchas de las páginas/paneles son visualmente abrumadoras; estas páginas presentan un gran arte, pero hay tanto de él que se superpone de una manera que enturbia la imagen o la hace difícil de leer, en lugar de hacerla emocionante y dinámica. Hubo inconsistencias en la trama/personajes/arte a lo largo de las páginas, la escritura fue débil y necesitaba menos diálogos forzados, y simplemente no me veo gastando dinero en esto. Creo que me molestaría si lo hubiera hecho, y aunque soy un gran fan del juego, no siento que esto me dé muchas razones para seguir con los próximos volúmenes.

An innocent lamb is sacrificed to feed the selfishness of the Bishops of the Old Faith but comes back with unholy powers and a thirst for revenge. Lamb’s death was supposed to stop the prophecy they feared, but of course, their plan backfired spectacularly. Instead of staying dead, Lamb struck a deal with the One Below, coming back with dark powers and a new mission: bring the Old Faith crumbling down, one Bishop at a time.

This journey is wild. Vengeance, justice, new allies, enemies lurking everywhere, and somehow, in the middle of all this chaos, Lamb has to figure out how to run a cult that’s supposed to be kinder than the Old Faith.

As they assemble their flock and build their new cult, Lamb is determined to do things differently—valuing the lives of their followers, unlike the Old Faith that discarded them without a second thought. But let’s be real: running a cult isn’t easy, especially when you’re still figuring out what the heck you’re doing!

The artwork? Magnificent. It's as gorgeous as it is sinister. Lamb is equal parts adorable and terrifying, which is a weirdly perfect vibe for this dark, chaotic world. Plus, the cosmic designs, creepy landscapes, and the haunting characters really bring the whole unsettling-yet-charming atmosphere to life.

Overall, this is an amazing first dive into the Cult of the Lamb universe, blending dark humor, epic revenge, and some seriously stunning visuals. If you loved the game, this graphic novel is a must-read—praise be to the Cult of the Lamb!

I am a big fan of the game and I loved this so much I can’t wait when this comes out physically I can wait to own a physical copy

I am thrilled to have received an ARC of this, especially with how amazing the art style is and how it matches the vibes of the game COMPLETELY. I cannot wait until the plot becomes a little stronger, as the exposition took up a large chunk of the story. I am interested to see where other elements of the game come into play when looking at the various things like marriage, more fighting, etc.

Beautiful artwork and a faithful adaptation of the cult of the lamb video game. The characters felt very similar to their in game counterparts. The only thing I came close to disliking about the graphic novel is that sometimes the dialogue feels a little off in ways I find hard to describe. A few characters make mini speeches that feel slightly long winded perhaps. It’s a fairly small gripe though and I will definitely grab a copy when it comes out!

Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this Arc!

"Is the blood of my kind not the molten coin with which all the world's accounts are settled?"

I’ve never played the game but the dialogue and the dynamic colouring really drew me into this one. I mean, that line above? Chills. Throughly enjoyable!

I have always wanted to play Cult of the Lamb. I have watched others play it and I have had a blast with the unique playthroughs and avenues players take while playing this game. It is so freaking cool to see how lovingly this comic adaption of the game was created.

It tells a powerful and heartbreaking story of a lamb burdened with power and as the lamb builds their cult the relationships they create become more complicated and the stakes increases ever higher.

The art style throughout is so high quality and detailed you can flip through the pages and notice little things across every page you didn’t notice the first time around. My favorite thing about the art is how it takes from the games art style and makes it work in this more 2d style.

They even make the boss fights in the game make sense in the story. They successfully took a story that can take many different roads and outcomes and made it linear for this, but without taking away from how the original concept works. This comic makes me nerd out so hard. This is everything a gamer could want from a different medium adapting a games story.

I cannot wait to read the following volumes and hopefully I will acquire the game in the near future. I truly love Cult of the Lamb.

I loved the art style of this one and just thought the lore was incredible. I had already heard of thr game and have since added it to my wishlist. I read a lot of graphic novels and the art on this one really stood out.

I am a fan of the Cult of Lamb video game so this was perfect for me. The artwork is fantastic and the storyline was great. I look forward to getting a hard copy of this when it comes out. Great work.

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.