Lamentation #1

Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Hillary Jenkins, Simon Bowland Publisher: Oni Press Release Date: May 3, 2023 Cover Price: $6.99 Critic Reviews: 5 User Reviews: 3
7.7Critic Rating
7.5User Rating

From the mind's eye of master storyteller Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Basilisk) and rising star Arjuna Susini (Made Men) comes a darkly glamorous tale of bone-splintering terror at the intersection of shadow and light... dream and nightmare ... life and the grim specter of Death himself.

After weeks of grueling rehearsals, a new production is set to begin at the famed Requiem theatre: Razide's Lament, three acts of gothic horror set inside a haunted castle with a story that some say is more than mere fantasy. Under the stern rule of a dedicated but temperamental director, the script seems to be ever-changing, and, more mysterious st more

  • 8.5
    Multiversity Comics - Christopher Egan May 5, 2023

    A truly enjoyable and creepy horror tale that is full of spooky fun making it quite a page turner. Read Full Review

  • 8.2
    Graphic Policy - Brett May 3, 2023

    Lamentation #1 is an interesting debut. It takes a familiar concept and moves it to a new location, mixing things up more than enough to keep readers on their toes. As expected, the team delivers a great first comic that tells just enough and teases just enough to create a solid mystery and at the same time putting it in a situation that creates a bit of dread as to where it's all going. It's what Bunn does really well, deliver a story that leaves the reader slightly off and wanting more. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg Apr 5, 2023

    The writing is top notch and succeeds in creating an atmosphere of suspense and dread throughout this debut issue. Bunn and Susini definitely nailed it with this series and we cannot wait for more. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Lotusland Comics - Hank Rea May 5, 2023

    'Lamentation' offers an old-school haunted tale that is suspenseful and super creepy. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    ComicBook.com - Tim Adams May 3, 2023

    There's some mystery baked into the terror, which should bring readers back for more in the next two installments. Read Full Review

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