"MINISERIES PREMIERE
Cleo, an adopted 16-year-old Japanese-American whose depression drove her to near-suicide, is trying unsuccessfully to reintegrate back into her old life. But her struggles are just beginning as she encounters an increasingly terrifying succession of ghosts. Is she losing her grip on reality...or is the explanation much worse?"
Taking us back to the beloved Japanese-style paranormal stories that we fell in love with, A Haunted Girl gives us a tale full of mystery and intrigue. There is a layer of depth yet to be unfolded with Cleo and her story which leaves us gripping each page. If issue 1 is any indication of the monsters we will be faced with then fans are sure to be in for a treat. Read Full Review
The father-daughter creative duo has truly excelled with this issue. They deliver a unique tale of mental health combined with the supernatural. It captivates you from the very first page, leaving you eagerly anticipating the release of the second issue. All in all, it provides a compelling introduction to the characters and the intriguing world that lies ahead. Read Full Review
Lorenzana delivers some dark and engaging art throughout the issue. I love the dark imagery and how visually scary many of the moments with Cleo are. Read Full Review
Halloween time fits well with the release of the first issue, although I'll be curious to see just how long it takes for Cleo to get answers to what is going on and seeing how the pieces begin to fit together. Read Full Review
A Haunted Girl #1 is a unique story with brilliant art and emotional depth making for a riveting read that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next issue. The debut issue also features a main cover from the legendary Joe Quesada. Read Full Review
Between the words and the art, there's a respect and a gentleness for the horror of mental illness without flinching about what Cleo is facing with her other, higher purpose. While there's not a lot beyond general table setting in this issue, it's intriguing and very well done. Read Full Review
All in all, "A Haunted Girl #1 is a lavishly produced comic with a strong, poignant premise, that may or may not have its serious themes undone by campy imagery and plot developments. For the sake of the creative team, and anyone reading affected by the subject matter, I really hope it lives up to its promise of inspiring anyone dealing with suicidal ideation to confront the demons in their lives, and win. Read Full Review
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