Before she became Lobster Johnson's greatest adversary, the Crimson Lotus was a young girl whose family was caught up in the Russo-Japanese war. Thirty years later, the Lotus exacts her revenge with terrifying international effects, and two spies must try to chase her through China before they become flies in her web.
o A supernatural spy thriller featuring Lobster Johnson's greatest foe!
Overall, I thought that this was a strong introduction to the Crimson Lotus miniseries. The foundations have been laid for an engaging, revealing and exciting tale. Definitely add this to your pull list. It's a goodie, I just know it. Read Full Review
This first issue of Crimson Lotus left me wanting more. The horror elements were as strong as The Crooked Man, which most Hellboy fans consider some of the most unsettling and made it a point to get under my skin. While the uninitiated might enjoy Crimson Lotus #1, this book really is for fans of the Hellboy books, to begin with. For those that haven't read a Hellboy book ever, you still might enjoy aspects of this book, due to its strong writing and slick artwork, so either way, I'd recommend it! Read Full Review
A frightening opening leads to a mystery in China's Russian quarter. Solid scares, great action, with fantastic visuals make this a book to pick up. Read Full Review
This debut issue is masterfully drawn and proves to be pretty darn intriguing. Read Full Review
Lee's atmospheric visuals lay a solid foundation for "Crimson Lotus." Read Full Review
Overall this is an intriguing start and one Im keen to follow but, as with all of the standalone entries in the Mignolaverse, I think this is going to be one that is best read as a graphic novel rather than in single issues. From past experience Ive found that the single issue format frequently takes you out of the story and doesnt allow you to fully appreciate its nuances, and Ive most enjoyed either being able to read the whole story in one go or in the longer trade paperback format. Read Full Review
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