To control the population explosion that nearly crippled the city, New York has instituted Kill Train, a randomized, extermination program where designated subway trains are picked at random, and all the passengers are slaughtered by the end of the line. In this not-so-distant future, we meet Vanessa, a struggling single mom in the midst of a nervous breakdown, who discovers that she, herself, is on a Kill Train. Now, for once in her life and with everything to prove, Vanessa decides she's not going down without a fight.
I have been a fan of Olivias since her Fate: The Winx Saga released last year. And to see her get a comic series is amazing. This first issue solidifies it as a Mad Cave comic that everyone is going to enjoy. Read Full Review
Kill Train is every bit exhilarating as it is deadly. With its relatable cast and horrifying concept, prepare to feel the anxiety of being trapped in a steel cage as blood splashes everywhere. Read Full Review
"Kill Train" is already shaping up to be one of the standout debuts of 2025. Cuartero-Briggs, Niosi, and D'Angelo have crafted a relentless, blood-soaked thrill ride, launching readers headfirst into a survival game with no mercy. It's brutal, fast-paced, and impossible to ignore—this is one series to watch. Read Full Review
Niosi delivers fantastic art throughout the issue. I love the visual difference between the seeming innocence of Vanessa's world and the reality of the world beneath her. Read Full Review
Kill Train #1 is a solid start and much like Maniac of New York, a slasher also set in NYC, the comic has a biting satire and underlying message to deliver. It feels like B-movie horror schtick but teases it may be so much more by the end. Read Full Review
I cannot wait to see how Venessa deals with being caught on a Kill Train in future issues of this series. With an intricate narrative that weaves tension, emotion, and societal commentary, Olivia Cuartero-Briggs and Martina Niosi have crafted a tale that leaves me in awe as well as chomping at the bit for more. Read Full Review
And having firmly introduced the first big character in the series, Cuartero-Briggs and company are ready to get going on the bulk of the series. Its nice to see the creative team on f the book take their time in firmly establishing the central character early on so that theres some sense of concern that might draw-in the reader. It can be so very, very difficult to work-up much of any kind of concern for whats going on if a premise like this is as strong as it is. Read Full Review
Events look dire based on the cover of Kill Train #1. And they certainly have the potential to go that way. But this issue, not yet filled with the horrific circumstances the title suggests, is fun and surprisingly character centric. Horror may be front and center later, but for now Kill Train #1 is a comic that will appeal to a wide audience. Read Full Review
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