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A review by thecornishpiskie
The Cull, Volume 1 by Kelly Thompson
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
First, I'd like to send my thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for giving me access to the eARC of The Cull Volume 1. What follows is my true and honest opinion.
Trigger Warnings: Grief, Implied Domestic Violence (nothing shown, just briefly mentioned), Self Harm (Scars shown briefly, a conversation is had), Alcohol (Briefly shown with wider cast, not main cast).
The Cull is a so far fascinating story about alternative worlds, with twists and turns that I did not expect. It follows five friends: Kaite, Cleo, Will, Wade, and Lux. This is our main cast.
The artwork in this comic is stunningly beautiful and unique. To me, it looks almost like videogame stills, the artwork is that detailed. The main cast shows good diversity, with both LGBTQ and BIPOC cast members, and none feel like they are outshone by their white or presumed straight counterparts. Each character feels deep, with their own issues, and obviously, while the friends know each other better than we do, I am excited to learn more about them as time goes on. The level of thoughtfulness even goes as deep as to what power manifests first.
It ends with a cliffhanger and I hope that there will be more volumes in the future. I look forward to adding this to my physical Collection when I have the chance.
Trigger Warnings: Grief, Implied Domestic Violence (nothing shown, just briefly mentioned), Self Harm (Scars shown briefly, a conversation is had), Alcohol (Briefly shown with wider cast, not main cast).
The Cull is a so far fascinating story about alternative worlds, with twists and turns that I did not expect. It follows five friends: Kaite, Cleo, Will, Wade, and Lux. This is our main cast.
The artwork in this comic is stunningly beautiful and unique. To me, it looks almost like videogame stills, the artwork is that detailed. The main cast shows good diversity, with both LGBTQ and BIPOC cast members, and none feel like they are outshone by their white or presumed straight counterparts. Each character feels deep, with their own issues, and obviously, while the friends know each other better than we do, I am excited to learn more about them as time goes on. The level of thoughtfulness even goes as deep as to what power manifests first.
It ends with a cliffhanger and I hope that there will be more volumes in the future. I look forward to adding this to my physical Collection when I have the chance.