This is a strong entry issue as we expand our Universal Monsters universe. The artwork and writing go hand in hand, and they craft a cinematic experience within the pages. They did a great job not giving us too much in the first issue. The creators are slowly building up their story which I believe is a strength to the comic. I am very excited to see where this goes. It will be an absolute pull each month! Read Full Review

Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! #1 is a fantastic start to what promises to be an exciting new series. With strong writing, stunning artwork, and a unique take on a classic story, this series has all the makings of a standout hit. Read Full Review

Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! #1 is a great follow up to the previous Universal Monster series, Dracula, that pays homage and builds upon the world of the original movie in a wonderful way. Read Full Review

Roberts delivers some beautifully detailed art that perfectly captures the tone of the story. The visuals showcase the dense jungle location as well as the danger all around. I loved the opening images and how they connect with the main character. Read Full Review

UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON LIVES! #1 lays a solid foundation for what promises to be an intriguing tale of horror and mystery. While the limited presence of the creature is a cause for concern, the engaging protagonist and atmospheric artwork help to compensate for this shortfall. We eagerly anticipate the subsequent issues and hope to see a greater focus on the creatures role in the story. Read Full Review

As the Creature from the Black Lagoon emerges, we're promised not just teeth and claws but a textured mystery with just as much emotional strength. Read Full Review

Despite some murky areas in the early parts of the issue, Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives #1 ends with a strong enough emotional hook that will make you want to see more of what lurks underneath the surface of this chilling comic book. Read Full Review

With monsters of all sorts taking refuge in the fascinating and intimidating terrain of the Amazon, Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! possesses the still-outstanding aesthetic and fascinating premise of its source material. But the choice to update the narrative with new perspectives and antagonists proves exceedingly wise in this introduction, refocusing the series on modern storytelling by some of the best writers and artists operating in comics today. Read Full Review

Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! #1 delivers an engaging start to a story that will find readers immersed in as soon as they open the comic book. Dan Watters and Ram V develop a story that is naturally developed with each turn of the page. It makes the story be something that you are uncovering alongside the lead character. For fans of the Universal Monsters franchise this is a comic book to make sure not to miss out on. Read Full Review

Everything here is completely fine in terms of execution, although it's on the bland side and tough PTSD lady is a very stale lead. Shape of Water kind of raised the bar on this premise, and it doesn't feel like this comic got the memo.

I was not a fan of the art in this issue and I think the design for the creature was not upheld. We also didn't get story progression here for the most part. We needed more in this issue than what we received. I hope there's more in the next issue. For love of the IP and after meeting Julia Adams before her passing, I will stick with it.

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It's a standard set up first issue. I'm interested, but I'm going to need more in issue 2 to really care.