Napalm Lullaby #1
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| Writer | Rick Remender |
| Artist | Bengal |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Series Premiere. The bestselling creative duo of Rick Remender & Bengal reteam for Napalm Lullaby, an all-new, ongoing dystopian epic with a special double-length first issue! A child with unimaginable power is raised to believe he is God by a cult of zealots utterly confident in the moral authority of their religion. The Magnificent Leader has imposed his will on humanity and created the ultimate theocracy. Join them, or be cast out to suffer with the masses.
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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Gonkbonk - Javier Reyes
Mar 13, 2024Rick Remender and Bengal dazzle with a dystopian story that blends the intensity of Mad Max with the sci-fi elements of The Matrix. The pulse-pounding debut issue delivers a promising start to what could be another incredible series from two of comics' top creators. Read Full Review
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8.4
GWW - B Ferg
Mar 12, 2024This new series from Image Comics is an eye opener to the hierarchy that our leaders create, using actions and words to keep us soothed and sedated. Read Full Review
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8.2
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Mar 13, 2024Bengal delivers some great art in the issue. The action is visually thrilling throughout. Read Full Review
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8.0
Big Comic Page - Andrew McGlinn
Mar 12, 2024I dont know what else to say about this comic without possibly getting things wrong. I will say that rather than be turned off by the holes in the opening issue of this story, Im intrigued. I really want to know more about this world. Im interested in how Remender says the creation of this story parodies whats been happening to our world over the last few years. Plus, with a creator or his pedigree, you know you are in for a quality story. Id give this issue a solid 4/5. Its a bit of a thinker, and Im not sure everyone will enjoy this aspect. I found it really compelling. Read Full Review
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7.5
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Mar 12, 2024Napalm Lullaby #1 offers hints of a greater narrative, with its characters and artwork doing most of the work to keep readers invested. Perhaps future issues will dig deeper into the Magnificent Leader and why he poses such a threat, but this first issue made me feel like I was being held at arm's length. Read Full Review
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7.5
Graphic Policy - Brett
Mar 13, 2024Napalm Lullaby #1 sets up an interesting concept and world that feels like it has something to say. It entertains with solid art and action sequences while laying things out. It shows potential as a series and concept but it's long term interest will really rely on how much it's willing to explore its underlying concepts beyond the surface level art. There's something there and more enough to tune in to see what Remender, Begnal, and Wooton deliver in the second issue. Read Full Review
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7.2
Comic Watch - Seth A. Romo
Mar 13, 2024While it is certainly possible that subsequent issues will fare better, this entry ultimately falls short. Without a clear focus, its likely readers may not find any interest in this series. Read Full Review
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7.0
Nerd Initiative - comicconcierge
Mar 13, 2024Ultimately the goal of a first issue is to create enough intrigue to make you want to come back for issue number two. No question that goal was accomplished. The goal now for issue two is to find something deeper to connect to beyond that initial intrigue. Read Full Review
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6.0
Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg
Mar 13, 2024An interesting first glimpse in to Rick Remender's latest creation. Whilst lacking some much needed context there's enough here to warrant a return for issue #2. Read Full Review
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5.0
ComicBook.com - Nicole Drum
Mar 13, 2024We're dropped into this world with no real understanding of what's going on or why this is bad. We're just told it is bad and somehow, that feels like we're being told how to feel much in the way a dictator or ill-meaning god would. Maybe that's deliberate, but it makes for a weird, off center start for a book that is clearly intending to have a message. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Rick Remender hardly ever misses, and this looks to be yet another gem. Enjoyed Bengal's art on Death or Glory, so excited to see him back, this time on a sci-fi story. First issue definitely shows a ton of promise for this series.
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8.0
The art is fine and the narrative boldly--maybe too boldly--throws the reader into the deep end, but that's not a deal-breaker as long as the book keeps the information flowing in the next few issues. The pacing in this first issue is mixed; they pack in a lot of content but are holding back a lot of information from the reader while also wasting entire pages on imagery that doesn't build the world or move the story forward, so that's not ideal. Still, this is a workable premise dealing with timely themes that looks to be getting off to a reasonably energetic start.
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