Escapism is at the core of sci-fi stories that branch into the “lost world” genre. It’s where readers are welcome to discover the unknown and themselves. But some stories are so grounded that even experiencing a new realm pales in comparison to the harshness of reality. Image Comics plays with these themes in its latest series, The Cull #1, mixing the horror vibes of Something is Killing the Children with the action-fantasy style of The Goonies. Written by Kelly Thompson, with artwork from Mattia De Iulis and letting by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, The Cull tells the story of five teenagers whose already troubled lives turn upside down when they make a startling discovery.In a sleepy town, five youngsters decide to meet at the break of dawn to shoot a short film. Their destination is the local landmark known as Black Water Beach, an idyllic spot for anyone looking to get a tan. It gets its name from a big dark rock, seemingly with deep historical ties to pirates. Cleo, Will, Wade, Lux, and Kaite make their way to the beach, wading through the tide and over slippery rocks while contemplating their own personal problems. They find an opening in the great rock on the beach. Cleo, who has recently lost her brother, suddenly forces her way into the cave. Her friends follow along, and they all encounter something marvelous and shocking.Unlike other debut issues that bury the reader under exposition, The Cull #1 gives the story plenty of room to breathe. The only part of the book with heavy narration is the opening shot of a beach, which plays a crucial role in setting up the plot. The interactions are organic, allowing the friendship between the cast to feel genuine. Writer Kelly Thompson does not explicitly give away any information about the characters, allowing the reader to learn about them through small hints and passing comments. Kaite is an aspiring director who has a loving but hapless father. Will and Wade Quan are siblings, with the latter being the mom of the group. Lux lives in an abusive household and has body image issues. Cleo is a grieving sister who has changed everything about herself to shut out her emotions. These complex backgrounds become the core of the storytelling and tether the narrative to reality.RELATED: REVIEW: Image Comics’ The Enfield Gang Massacre #1
Escapism is at the core of sci-fi stories that branch into the “lost world” genre. It’s where readers are welcome to discover the unknown and themselves. But some stories are so grounded that even experiencing a new realm pales in comparison to the harshness of reality. Image Comics plays with these themes in its latest series, The Cull #1, mixing the horror vibes of Something is Killing the Children with the action-fantasy style of The Goonies. Written by Kelly Thompson, with artwork from Mattia De Iulis and letting by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, The Cull tells the story of five teenagers whose already troubled lives turn upside down when they make a startling discovery.
In a sleepy town, five youngsters decide to meet at the break of dawn to shoot a short film. Their destination is the local landmark known as Black Water Beach, an idyllic spot for anyone looking to get a tan. It gets its name from a big dark rock, seemingly with deep historical ties to pirates. Cleo, Will, Wade, Lux, and Kaite make their way to the beach, wading through the tide and over slippery rocks while contemplating their own personal problems. They find an opening in the great rock on the beach. Cleo, who has recently lost her brother, suddenly forces her way into the cave. Her friends follow along, and they all encounter something marvelous and shocking.
Unlike other debut issues that bury the reader under exposition, The Cull #1 gives the story plenty of room to breathe. The only part of the book with heavy narration is the opening shot of a beach, which plays a crucial role in setting up the plot. The interactions are organic, allowing the friendship between the cast to feel genuine. Writer Kelly Thompson does not explicitly give away any information about the characters, allowing the reader to learn about them through small hints and passing comments. Kaite is an aspiring director who has a loving but hapless father. Will and Wade Quan are siblings, with the latter being the mom of the group. Lux lives in an abusive household and has body image issues. Cleo is a grieving sister who has changed everything about herself to shut out her emotions. These complex backgrounds become the core of the storytelling and tether the narrative to reality.
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