Exquisite Corpses #5

Writer: Jordie Bellaire, James Tynion IV Artist: Claire Roe, Michael Walsh Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: September 17, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 4 User Reviews: 4
8.5Critic Rating
8.8User Rating

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It’s murder on the dance floor as killers converge at the NoLife concert…but can the sparks of young love between two incendiary psychopaths win out over bloodlust and bounties? Heads will roll as Eisner Award-winning multi-hyphenate JORDIE BELLAIRE (REDLANDS) and red-hot artist CLAIRE ROE (Dark Spaces: The Hollywood Special) join JAMES TYNION IV and MICHAEL WALSH for the most terrifying meet-cute of the year!

  • 9.5
    Nerd Initiative - Richard Coryell Sep 17, 2025

    This issue takes an unexpectedly positive turn. A love affair between killers was not what anyone wouldve expected, but here we are. Jordie Bellaire does a wonderful job of bringing this pyro-infused relationship to life. Bellaire also highlights the effects and survival of the townspeople in this crazy situation and really brings a sense of hopelessness to the survivors. The horror and confrontation in this issue are some of the best in this series so far. Read Full Review

  • 8.4
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Sep 17, 2025

    Roe and Walsh deliver beautifully detailed art that perfectly captures the dark, fun tone of the story. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Sep 16, 2025

    Exquisite Corpses #5 keeps the tension high as killers cross paths, townspeople scramble for survival, and another gruesome demise hits with gory precision. While Pretty Boy's plotline stalls, Bellaire and Roe ensure the rest of the issue crackles with tension, grotesque romance, and unforgettable horror artistry, proving the series continues to excel at delivering EC Comics-style thrills with a modern twist. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff Sep 17, 2025

    There exists the possibility that the series might end in a way that would be cunte-rintuitive to the competitino model that has been promoted in the series brackt system printed at the end of every issue. Theres some suggestion of this as some of the potential victims start to emerge looking abit heroic in the fifth issue. An ending that doesnt feature a clear winner would be a bit of a disappointment given  the somewhat rigidly-defined format of the series, but it could turn a fun idea into something brilliant if its twisted in the right direction. Read Full Review

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