Red Roots #1

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• 10

  Nerd Initiative - Eda Thomas Bagwell

  Apr 29, 2026

  De Felici does nothing but work wonders in this introductory issue. So far, this is like nothing I’ve ever read before, and it got me hook, line and sinker. Read Full Review

• 9.6

  You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff

  Apr 28, 2026

  And then the boom totally gets lowered and the closing splash page. And it's clear that this is going to be a very enjoyable series. Fusion of so many different elements. And it should be interesting. However, the way these things so often work is that once the mystery is revealed it really needs to be able to run on its own. It's all well and good to keep the readers attention through a lot of strange elements hitting the page at weird angles. But once the background is fully revealed, it's going to have to run on its own merits. De Felici has done a brilliant job with the first issue. There's no reason to think that he's going to drop the ball on Red Roots anytime soon. Read Full Review

• 9.5

  AIPT - David Brooke

  Apr 28, 2026

  Red Roots #1 is a striking and confident debut that thrives on mystery and mood. Lorenzo De Felici leans into uncertainty, trusting readers to sit with the tension as two seemingly unrelated stories unfold side by side. The result is hypnotic, shifting between brutal action and unsettling quiet with ease. While it withholds answers, it replaces them with intrigue and unforgettable imagery, making it hard to put down and even harder to stop thinking about once it ends. Red Roots is a bold, exciting, and visually striking comic. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Get Your Comic On - Aaron Gillingham

  Apr 29, 2026

  Red Roots takes two drastically different perspectives and puts them together with great effect. Felici bounces between these varying stories with ease, giving each their own breathing room without prioritising one over the other and leaving just enough intrigue to keep you wanting more. Read Full Review

• 7.2

  Comic Watch - Theron Couch

  Apr 29, 2026

  Red Roots #1 features two distinct stories and carries the promise that they will connect in the future. For this first issue, one of the stories’ narratives is far more engaging. The art maintains a consistent dread throughout the issue, though, and goes a long way to build a horror mood before the stories really get there. The promise of what’s to come in this horror story makes Red Roots #1 ideal for horror fans. Read Full Review