Hotell #1

Hotell is a true standout of a horror comic from beginning to end. If this is what new publisher AWA Studios has in store for us, we are in for quite a treat. Hotell sets the bar high right out of the gate with unparalleled scares, brilliant artwork, and great character work. Do not miss it. Read Full Review

Overall, an excellent story that blends horror and noir into a satisfying dish that will more than have readers intrigued. The story by John Lees is eerie and well developed. The art by the creative team is gorgeous. Altogether, a story that will have readers on the edge of their seat. Read Full Review

The single best horror comic I've read in years. Read Full Review

Issue one of Hotell brings us a Lynchian, Lovecraftian, Stephen King(ian), horror series from one of the best writers in the industry, featuring some excellent artwork that really brings the whole thing to life in all its chilling, twisted glory. Read Full Review

Horror fans are going to love this, and between this and all the other comics releasing this week from AWA Upshot mark this as a publisher to keep an eye on. I’m excited to read the rest of the anthology, which is from the same creative team, and discover more chilling and creepy stories unfolding in the Pierott Courts Hotel. Read Full Review

A demented and fun start to this short horror anthology series. Read Full Review

Hotell #1 starts out strong but ends in a confusing manner. That being said, the surreal ending makes me want to read the next three issues to find out if any of the imagery at the end is explained through interconnected stories. Aside from that, I like the format the creative team is using for their story, which is a throwback to classic horror comic book series and shows like The Twilight Zone.So far there is a solid base that makes this issue worth a read. Read Full Review

Venom

Apr 11, 2020

I really enjoy the whole thing. start to finish. Looking forward to see the next issue.

I Review Comics

Aug 20, 2020

On the strength of Red Border, Archangel 8, and Resistance I added the entire line AWA titles too my pull list. I recently dropped several titles from my pull list and had some slots open. The cover from a distance seems innocuous but gets more bizarre the longer you look at it. Aside from the AWA branding, I had no idea what to expect from the comic. It appears to be an anthology series with the Pierrot Hotel acting as a backdrop. This is a one and done story so I assume each issue will cover a different horrifying event occurring at the hotel. The closest descriptor I could give would be Silent Hill blended with The Night Gallery. This story follows Alice, a pregnant woman on the run from her abusive husband. She drives until exha ustion and stops at the Pierrot. She gets rest but begins having dreams of her unborn son. The begin comforting enough but there appear to be more to than flights of fancy. She also finds that when she wakes up her breasts are bleeding. She writes this off as scratching herself in her sleep but she also notes that she can't bring herself to leave even though staying at the location puts her and her baby in mortal danger. The conclusion of the comic caught me completely off guard and made me stop reading and say "What the Fuck!" At that point, I was sold on the concept and glad I added the series to my pull list. The art is moody, atmospheric, and keeps the focus on the important details. The story is also efficiently told, unlike other horror titles I've reviewed lately. This is exceptional horror and storytelling. Alice is in a bad spot and the situation gets progressively worst as the situation develops. I implore you to check out this comic. It's an amazing standalone issue that works better than pretty much any other title I've reviewed on this blog. AWA deserves your support, this is why we read comics. more

Gizmo

Mar 24, 2020

Want to read something disturbing? Look no further.

Liem Duong

Jun 20, 2020

A great start for Lees. John Lees is an amazing horror writer, and this is surprisingly tame to what he has unleashed in comics such as Mountain-head. A horror anthology of a motel called Hotell along Route 66, containing four rooms, each housing four stories of horror infused goodness. This story was a good introduction to the concept, especially for those getting into horror, because you haven't seen shit yet. Art by Talajic was good, especially with the " baby " scenes. Ending was kind of blunt and abrupt, but was an overall nice one shot horror story wrapped up with a bow.