A group of climate scientists working in a remote base camp on the Australian outback discover an impossible landform. They venture inside expecting the unexpected, and the titular Unbeing delivers. True to the traditions of cosmic horror, they discover an anomalous environment that defies everything they think they know about the world. From critically acclaimed writer Zac Thompson and visionary artist Hayden Sherman.
We have no idea where Into the Unbeing is going, but it's off to such a strong start that we almost don't want to see what the future holds, in case it isn't as effective as the debut issue. Still, even if future chapters don't match the heights of this premiere, it'll still likely be one of the most compelling genre comics of 2024. Read Full Review
The debut issue of Into the Unbeing was well written and illustrated by Zac Thompson (Hunt for the Skinwalker) and Hayden Sherman (Dark Spaces: Wildfire) respectively. The story is a great combination of climate crisis, cosmic horror, and human emotion. The cliffhanger of an ending to the debut issue leaves us wanting so much more in such a good way. Let's get lost in a cosmic wilderness. Read Full Review
This series premiere is a satisfying slow burn that rewards readers as they explore alongside the ensemble of characters. Watch your stepyou never know what you might wake up. Read Full Review
Overall, Into The Unbeing has me locked in and starving for more. The use of real science with physical anomalies and unnatural environments make everything feel grounded and familiar while also alien and almost supernatural. The characters also feel real, tangible, and relatable. There is something so much bigger brewing underneath all of this and it's going to be a pleasure to watch the layers being peeled back to reveal it all. Read Full Review
If you're looking for an adventure comic that'll wow you and tickle your amygdala, give Into the Unbeing Part One a shot. It blends eerie visuals in an absorbing story that just might make you think about our own doomed planet a bit more carefully. Read Full Review
Into The Unbeing #1 appears to be establishing itself as another cosmic horror comic, although the setting and the premise are doing enough to set it apart from the others, unfortunately some lackluster characters are keeping it from being better. Read Full Review
As a first issue, theres enough to whet the appetite with the team setting out on their trek and discovery of the new ecosystem, but I would have loved an oversized issue to take us beyond the present climax. Looking back after a re-read, its actually clever how open the plot is to where we go next. So many questions posed but very little in the way of answers. This could easily have backfired but instead theres enough on the hook to bait one in. Read Full Review
Into the Unbeing has an interesting setup and concept behind it and I'm curious to see where Thompson goes with it. Right now, it's pretty standard stuff in that we've seen the setup before. The visuals are what's carrying it and that certainly does a good job in selling it as something that's going to be messed up once we dig into the reality of what thi solace is. The cast hasn't given me anyone to like at the moment and Hildur writing about them while processing the journey just made it clear she thinks everyone is pretty terrible in different ways. Thompson's works have gone with this approach before and the payoff can be pretty spectacular so I'm curious to see what's next as we literally go down the hole. Read Full Review
Into the Unbeing #1 teases the weird and wtf and mixes it all with dread and tension. You know things are going to go wrong as the team sets up the debut with moments that are familiar and plentiful in the horror genre. But, even packed with the familiar, the comic will leave readers guessing as to what happens next. Read Full Review
The series first issue proceeds slowly. While Earth itself may be a horror show, there are almost no traditional horror elements. But the early pages create an ominous feeling that follows the story from start to finish. Into The Unbeing #1 starts slowly but hints at otherworldly and disturbing visual horrors. Read Full Review
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Not really invested in the characters, but I like the story. Hopefully it gives us more depth in the next issue.