News from the Fallout

by Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love (Artist), Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Letterer)

Interrupting your regularly scheduled broadcast to deliver a terrifying sci-fi story that takes place in Nevada in 1962 after a nuclear bomb test goes horribly awry.

In 1962 Nevada's "Atomic Alley," a nuclear bomb test goes horribly awry at the secretive Gaines Army Base and unleashes a contaminate into the atmosphere that turns people rotten. Otis Fallows, a private in the U.S. Army who is present for the test and is the only known survivor, flees the secret army base in search of a safe haven—but does such a place exist?

Written by Chris Condon, (That Texas Blood, Ultimate Wolverine), and drawn by the visionary artist Jeffrey Alan Love (The Last Battle at the End of the World, The Thousand Demon Tree), fans of 60s sci-fi films and TV shows like The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits and the works of authors Stephen King and Richard Matheson will love this eerie graphic novel.

Collects all 6 issues.

Genres: Comics, Horror, Zombies, Graphic Novels, Fiction

190 pages, Paperback

Expected publication March 31, 2026

Reviews

[Rhea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the mix of the 'Fallout' video games and 'The Walking Dead'.

Premise: In 1962 an atomic bomb military test gets out of control and as soon as a peculiar red snow falls from the skies the soldiers start to act strange and violent, turning into feral monsters. The entire base got taken over by the transformed soldiers, led by their general ‘Mad Rob’.

Our hero escapes the secret military facility in Nevada and enters the ‘Old Joe’s’ restaurant asking everyone inside to board the doors and windows but it’s too late, the monsters are at their doors.

I loved the fact that the graphic novel offers some extra pages like documents from the military, newspaper clippings, even the menu of the restaurant to read. It was a fun touch and added to the story, enriching it, giving us a bit more background for our characters.

After surviving the restaurant attack, our hero, Otis, the soldier who escaped the base, joined by Joe and Nance, ends up in the ghost town called Dead water. Here they meet a loner, Gage, and his dog, Spirit. Gage tells them that this nightmare already happened once before, a very intriguing piece of information that leaves us wanting for more.

The artwork is very minimalist, think black and white, charcoal style, therefore the characters look more like silhouettes, and many times it feels like they lack personality, or it gets hard to keep track of who is who. However, the characters that matter are somewhat easily distinguished by certain shapes and particularities. It was a very interesting choice of art style.

Honestly I wanted more, a continuation, it ended with lots of questions and even more potential. I would’ve loved to see Otis’ journey through the Fallout, especially since this infection seemed to be far older and had more lore to it. The ‘News from the Fallout’ is the titular name Otis chose for his first broadcast about this spreading infection and would’ve been interesting to see more of his episodes on the radio, like people listening to it while he’s out there on adventures. Maybe it will be expanded in the future.

Many, many thanks to Chris Condon & Jeffrey Alan Love, Image Comics, and NetGalley for the ARC. This is a voluntary review, reflecting solely my opinion.

[Kate Victoria RescueandReading · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yikes! A monstrous, bleak graphic novel done in black and white illustration. It was definitely fraught with despair, and I struggled to connect with the characters as they were all drawn faceless. Tone, emotion, action was all conveyed either verbally or through body language, which I wasn’t a huge fan of. If I pick up a graphic novel, I want to see the characters’ faces, their reactions and expressions.
I also didn’t feel that what happened to Spirit was necessary and it felt more like shock value.

In summary, this one wasn’t up my alley. However if you like Cold War stories, nuclear apocalypse tales, or mutant rampages, this one will fit the bill.

Thank you to NetGalley, the authors/illustrators, and Image Comics for a copy!

[RavenReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

1950s nuclear testing turning soldiers into monsters: what’s not to love? News From the Fallout is a haunting, visually striking story that blends Cold War paranoia with nightmarish body horror. I was completely pulled in by the mixed media approach and the creeping sense of dread that builds with every page.

If I had one small critique (and it’s barely that), it would be the choice to render the characters in such dark tones. While it certainly adds to the atmosphere, I found myself wishing for a bit more visibility and gore (as a horror reader)

Many thanks to NetGalley, Chris Condon & Jeffrey Alan Love, and Image Comics for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

*Thanks NetGalley for an ARC*

Honestly, this graphic novel did nothing for me. I normally try to write a decent review, but there just wasn't a way to compliment sandwich this one.
It had a very, been there, done that approach. Fallout is a popular game and now TV show, add The Mist into the mix, and it followed the same concept.

You mostly follow an Army soldier who participates in an atomic bomb type training test. The "red ash" that falls creates zombie like creatures. You follow Army guy and some random people at a diner where nothing really happens. It left me wanting at least an end to the story.
The graphics were just basic black and white, and many times hard to follow. I felt like there was a page count the author needed to hit, because a lot of pages contained just bleak graphics with some one-word bubbles thrown in. I know there are many that appreciate that type of artistic style, I am just not one of them.

[Bryan Fischer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent writing, great art, and sparse plot makes for an intriguing, fast, and visually striking read.
The art is really the standout from this book, but it’s not perfect. The black and white dirty silhouetted art style works well for this story and I quite enjoyed it. But it could’ve used a few splashes of colour and extra detail to enhance and provide clarity throughout the book.
The plot is fairly simple, but touches on a larger mythology within the world. It’s not overly explored, but it does enough to add to the mystery.
This is a book that was seemingly created for the purpose of conveying an eerie aesthetic, rather than a story to sink your teeth into.

Thanks to NetGalley and Image for this ARC!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

For someone who loves horror I honestly never really thought to consider comics as a source of good horror media. I'm just glad that I was proven wrong with the exact comic.

I thought the idea of corrupt military paired with nuclear fallout paired with sci-fi horror was incredibly well done. It's not something I would have thought about myself, but it really works out well for the reader. There was no lack of creepy vibes in this comic especially paired with the art style of strong shadows and the black and white theme. I thought the way the chapters were laid out in the beginning was especially artistic and was a good surprise!

I think the only thing I could really add as a note would be that a pop of color or two would be especially nice while reading, but that's me really just being picky.

[Justin Soderberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bold statement: News from the Fallout is one of 2025 best horror comics. Crafted by writer Chris Condon and illustrated by Jeffery Alan Love, this zombie-esque monster story that sunk its claws into me with its eerie, unsettling atmosphere, and stunning visuals and never let go.

Interrupting your regularly scheduled broadcast to deliver a terrifying sci-fi story that takes place in Nevada in 1962 after a nuclear bomb test goes horribly awry.

In 1962 Nevada's "Atomic Alley," a nuclear bomb test goes horribly awry at the secretive Gaines Army Base and unleashes a contaminate into the atmosphere that turns people rotten. Otis Fallows, a private in the U.S. Army who is present for the test and is the only known survivor, flees the secret army base in search of a safe haven — but does such a place exist?

Condon reimagines the aftermath of an atomic bomb, where the soldiers present are transformed into terrifying, zombie-like creatures. This combination is stellar, as a fan of post-apocalyptic zombie style stories as well as the historical fiction, a blend of the two made for a great premise. While the idea of nuclear horror is not new, nor is zombies, Condon's storytelling truly sets this story apart and as we go further into the story it evolves into something so much more.

We get the aftermath of the explosion, but also a history of why we are seeing what we are. Condon's starts each chapter with a trip into the past to see how we got into the predicament we face in News from the Fallout. Each chapter felt like its own chilling story while also adding to the complete tale at hand. The ending left a bit of questions unanswered which could be a detriment to the series, but it felt just right for me when I closed the last page.

This dark, eerie tale that often speaks volumes without even having to say something in speech bubbles is something special. Condon's plotting and Love's illustrations have this keen ability to convey emotions, tension, and dread through subtle storytelling that creates a quick, yet impactful story. News from the Fallout's chilling atmosphere and minimalistic art style struck a serious chord with me in ways that I can even truly explain.

While Condon's script is worth the read, it's the artwork that made this story so impactful and special. Love's distinctive and seamless artwork gives eerie life to News from the Fallout. His gritty illustrations pulled me into the story without having to use a ton of detail. This baron comic is a perfect place to showcase this style of artwork and it worked seamlessly with the story. The lack of detail and use of two-tone color intensified the dread and suspense felt on each page, creating a chilling and horror-infused read.

News from the Fallout is a nuclear-induced atmospheric horror story got me from the outset and didn't let go. Jeffery Alan Love's minimalistic and dark illustrations add an even more sense of dread and tension to the story making for a rounded reading experience. There is something special about this comic and you really have to read it to understand.

The collected edition of News from the Fallout hits local comic shops on March 17, 2026 and two-weeks later on March 31 at bookstores everywhere.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Image Comics and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A grim tale of survival in the beginnings of a zombie plague.

The art style is what grabbed my attention initially, and Jeffrey Alan Love’s harsh imagery has moments that tend to steal the limelight from the narrative. World building with various forms of media is used at the end of each issue, giving the series a little extra flavor. For the narrative, the mystique of the zombies and military leadership left a lasting impression on me, areas that are often glossed over and given a wave of the hand explanation in other stories.

Unfortunately, the art style is not consistent. Panels and sometimes entire pages look more like draft layouts than a finished product. We’re often given blank dark silhouettes; some of these are full of character, but occasionally, these are generic and make the dialogue difficult to follow. The characters often felt flat, even accounting for the minimal issues. Lastly, and probably my main criticism, the narrative doesn’t feel truly engaging until issue five. The first four issues feel more character drama reacting to an emerging threat of zombies, but that’s not much of a selling point when it felt like observing these stories through a screen door (both narratively and art style).

Overall, it just didn’t click for me. I stayed for the art as well as the hope for a bigger payoff, especially in regards to allusions of something darker and deeper than standard zombie affairs. I’m glad I stayed around for issue five and parts of the story wrapping up, because it did deliver on some of those promises.

I give News from the Fallout a 3-3.5/5. While it didn’t nail everything consistently, I still think it’s worth a read, especially for readers who enjoy gritty dystopian stories with evocative and spooky imagery.

[Kemery Myers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley, Chris Condon, and Image Comics for this eARC!

News from the Fallout immediately makes a strong first impression with a dynamic art style that never relaxes. It's severe, drastic, heavily-noir, and does a great job immediately setting the tone and atmosphere of this story. The strongest attribute of this comic is definitely here where it puts one on edge, never allowing the reader to see the faces of the characters, and hits with a very eerie blend of black and white contrast.

This story as a whole reminded me deeply of The Crazies movie from the 2010s, mixed with The Road, and obviously any zombie movie. In that sense, it was exactly what I hoped for! The focus & plot of this comic is clear from the beginning and the story unfolds in a way that is pretty traditional, but still interesting to watch. The intro to each issue is a particular highlight as we're given vividly well-realized articles, letters, and images of the wider world and how the small-scale contributes to the story at hand. This is the beginning of the post-apocalypse and it captures the dread and panic effectively.

Despite my praise, the lack of being able to see the characters themselves makes them hard to root for. It is easy to sympathize with the dread and panic, but characters don't really have much to them than survival. The dialogue is pretty typical for this kind of story despite the visuals being the strongest positive. I wish there was more to connect to with the story and the characters but at least this comic moves quickly and gets the necessary plot details through without groaning or complaining. The story is thin and predictable, but the style used is enough to enjoy regardless.

[Book Club of One · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chris Condon's News from the Fallout miniseries, is a black and white horror parable that blends the salient points of Dr. Strangelove and Night of the Living Dead. In 1962 Nevada, Otis Fallows is a private in the US Army. He and his unit are set to undergo exposure to a nuclear bomb test, that had been moved up from its original date. The test is set, the countdown begins, and in the aftermath of the blast, things go awry. Beyond just the threat of radiation, it rains down red ash that changes what it comes into contact with. Fallows, the only soldier to don a gas mask flees the base seeking shelter in a nearby diner, but the terror of the bombs does more than just drift on the wind.

Across six issues, we join Fallows as he seeks safety, on the run from the army, or what it has become. Like the touchstones listed above, there are aspects of survival horror, racial overtones, the horror of history and the importance of questioning the world around us and the motivations of those in positions of power and leadership.

The artwork is stark, lots of blacks, whites and greys. it is a very cold and lonely feeling. Many scenes are portrayed by silhouettes, or people reduced to salient features such as glasses or lonely eyes peering out from under a helmet. The front and back matter tie in well with the content, offering pages to look like redacted governmental reports, letters, advertisements, or other elements that help expand the feeling or familiarity for important setting locations.

Who is the true monster? The outsiders xenophobes fear? or our own ignorance and in ability to address climate change?

Recommended to readers of creature features, ambitiously artistic comics or fears of the 1950s come true.



I received a free digital version of this book via NetGalley thanks to the publisher.

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightfully paranoid and atmospheric graphic novel that feels like a cross between Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove and the 1973 film The Crazies.

The first thing about this comic is obviously the style. It’s all black and white silhouettes and shocking angles with dynamic shadows that are almost German Expressionist in their intensity and menace. The art style takes a little getting used to but really helps the story and establishes the tone of the world excellently. Striking silhouettes and distinct character outlines help the reader keep track of the action while the shadowy background invokes a grim, nightmarish bleakness that’s very compelling. I can’t say enough positive things about the artistic direction of this comic, it was so streamlined and just oozed a unique and understated flair I have never quite seen the like of before.

The story is no slouch either, when a mad man with his finger on the big red nuclear button enacts his insane scheme to perfect the world, no one is safe. It was remarkable how much character work this comic was able to pull off in such a restricted format. I felt like I knew Old Joe, Irene, Mad Rob, and the other characters intimately in only a handful of scenes and never really seeing their faces. The tragedy felt close to home and apocalyptic in scale all at once. The addition of letters, news articles, and other artifacts provided interesting context to the story and characters and was used to great effect.

This is an excellent story delivered in a phenomenal and ground breaking style. Do yourself a favor and read it!

[Sandra Emes · Rating 4 out of 5]

8/10

It was an intriguing read, both in terms of form and content.

It might seem that 32-page issues aren't enough to create a complex story, but each one stands on its own, though I definitely recommend reading this collected edition.

Although the aftermath of a (failed) nuclear test is a fairly common trope in film, literature, and comics, the authors managed to create something unique that relentlessly captivated me. A bit of horror, a bit of paranoia, plus a dash of claustrophobia and a sense of inevitable doom...

The plot jumps between events before and after the explosion, expanding the context and adding personality to the individual characters. Each episode ends in a rather unusual way: with a lore-enhancing element of the world. A bar receipt, a military report, letters - seemingly small details that become incredibly important.

However, what really captivated me about this comic was the artwork.

The linocut-like form catches the eye with its usage of black colour and textures. Dynamic framing, the play of light and shadow – all elements perfectly chosen to build tension and mesmerize with the atmosphere. The minimalist style also gives a fascinating new meaning to the phrase "face of fear." How? In this story, only the monsters gain a "face". The characters are merely shadows with a single distinguishing attribute – a cigarette in their mouth or the outline of a pair of glasses. What's important, this doesn't make them impersonal or characterless.

I highly recommend it.

[Alex Sarll]

At root, a zombie story, but one with enough twists that it might already have felt new: it takes place in the vast open spaces of Nevada, the ghost towns and lonely diners and military bases. And because it's 1962, there's atomic tests underway, and a loopy general with a hint of Strangelove or Edge Of Darkness to get things underway. Further revelations follow, and the subtext of how easily Americans can be seduced by a messianic void that looks like an authoritative man would have been timely even before the current iteration announced the resumption of said tests. But the real revelation is Jeffery Alan Love's striking art, nightmarish monochrome that's often stripped back to stylised silhouettes yet still conveys a surprising amount of nuance and characterisation, even as it artfully obscures certain other details (the protagonist's tough ride, for instance, seems baffling at first, but then you realise that's because his race is not made explicit – a novel way of reminding us, since apparently too many people still missed the memo, quite how stupid it is to judge someone on hue instead of what they say and do). When so many creator-owned miniseries are blatantly pitches for screen adaptations, I love to see stuff that's this thoroughly comics.

(Netgalley ARC)

[Dustin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely a bit of a wild ride here. A frantic, black and white zombie apocalypse triggered by the military detonating a nuclear weapon at a testing site.

The writing is good, but the art definitely steals the show. The whole book feels like you're looking through a hazy ash storm, which fits perfectly. The characters are represented by smudgy, amorphous, black silhouettes, as if you're looking at shadows burned into the landscape by the nuclear blast. The few actual faces that appear are grotesque and terrifying. I will say, as someone who has a lot of trouble differentiating between characters without distinct faces or appearances to latch on to, I found it difficult to keep track of who was who at times. This didn't impact my enjoyment of the book too much, however.

Overall, it's a solid read. I'd say it's worth giving the book a look just for the atmosphere alone, they really do a great job at creating an oppressive and terrifying apocalypse for you to experience.

Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for the review copy!

[Jeremy Fowler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Black and White and HORROR All Over!

News From the Fallout is pure atomic nightmare fuel. This story by Chris Condon is a stark, stylish horror story that feels like The Twilight Zone colliding with Cold War paranoia. Set in 1962 Nevada, a nuclear test goes catastrophically wrong, unleashing a contaminant that turns soldiers into grotesque, zombie-like monsters. Chris Condon keeps the tension razor-sharp, letting silence and dread do the heavy lifting, while Jeffrey Alan Love’s haunting black-and-white art makes every page feel like a relic pulled from the ashes of history. It’s eerie, cinematic, and deeply unsettling. It will make you lose track of time as you devour the pages and get lost within the story. Tracking progress and reading news articles interspersed throughout. It is a slow-burning apocalypse that grips you from the first panel and doesn’t let go. If you love horror that’s as atmospheric as it is terrifying, this one’s a must-read.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley for the review copy.

Condon has created yet another zombie series with a head zombie who controls it all - men, women, and animals. The charcoal drawings had a moody experience, which immediately zoned me into the pace and anxiety of this unexpected horror. The downside is the dialogue. It feels forced at times and bizarrely frustrating at others. In fact, I felt if you'd remove half of the dialogue, you'd have a far creepier tale. The cool side is Condon has planted all sorts of tidbits at the end of each episode. They consisted of letters, ads, and even news articles. These breadcrumbs were just the right amount of tidbit to dive into the next chapter.
I'm on the verge of giving this a great series or mediocre, depending on how the rest of the tale plays out.

[Adri Holt · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the 1960s an event that would rival something from The Twilight Zone, changed, and ended many lives. General Mccoy of the US Army ordered an unauthorized atomic test and allowed his squadron to be its guinea pigs. Blood red ash fell upon them, heads exploded, and everyone lost their absolute minds, except for Private Fallows. He was smart enough to wear a gas mask, and it ended up saving his life, only to then have his compatriots attempt to kill him before he could flee to safety. If there is anywhere that is safe now...

This was a gritty, horror and sci-fi comic that I thoroughly enjoyed. I really liked the little articles and letters interspersed between that gave more background to it all.

#ThxNetGalley #ChrisCondon #JeffreyAlanLove #NewsfromtheFallout

[DollarBin ComicWin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bleak, poetic, and quietly devastating, ‘News from the Fallout’ reads like a lost broadcast from the end of the world. Chris Condon and Jeffrey Alan Love strip the post-apocalypse down to its bones, focusing less on spectacle and more on the emotional wreckage left behind when society collapses. Every page feels heavy with silence, memory, and unanswered questions. Jeffrey Alan Love’s art does most of the talking; deep blacks, rough textures, and the ingenious use of negative space make the world feel empty and immense all at once. Condon’s writing is spare but deliberate, letting moments linger and trusting the reader to sit with the discomfort. If you’re drawn to the ‘The Road’, ‘From Hell’, or ‘These Savage Shores’, this will hit hard.

[Stephen Reyes-Lawson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy this quite a bit, but I could also see this being a big love it or hate it type book because of the art. I really liked it and thought it was unique, but it's very hard to tell what's going on quite a bit. That's not ideal because it's a book with a lot of action where you really need to be able to see what's happening. Like, there are apparently exploding heads as part of the plot, and I didn't know that until one of the characters literally said that someone's head exploded and I finally got what happened several pages before. The other knock is that it ends very abruptly, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. It was a fun Halloween read and I would definitely recommend it.

[Kay · Rating 2 out of 5]

The inclusion of what appears to be archival documents related to the case added a fun little layer to the story. However, the artwork was really bad, all gray and smudgy, and the people only appeared in blocky silhouettes, which I guess is an artistic choice, but it made it difficult to know what was going on, and the dialogue didn't add much context when most of it was "RAAAGHAAAGHHGAHAA" and "OHHH GOD." This whole thing was confusing, and ultimately disappointing, but maybe that's just because it's an early draft. Nevertheless, thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this graphic novel early in exchange for an honest review.

[Jose Villanueva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for the ARC!

This was a sparse, apocalyptic, story that was right up my alley. When a military leader decides to change protocol at the last minute, before a nuclear test, something way worse than anyone could have imagined is unleashed.

This is a minimal story with a minimalistic art style, but it didn't feel like anything was missing. I appreciated the backstory it offered and the time jumps back and forth helped offer information on what was happening, while still keeping a brisk pace.

I feel like Image just about always knocks it out of the park and this was no exception. Would love to see more from this world!

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

“News From the Fallout” is the story about what happens to the individuals and community that are near the explosion set off by the military.

The artwork is phenomenal, and the story is so good. I soaked in every picture. I found myself trying to anticipate the next thing that was going to happen. It is so easy to get immersed in this story. So well done.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.

[Cass · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the plot and writing in this series. Including the report excerpts was a great choice as it added more information to the story without clogging the pages up with too much text. The art choices made in this book worked really well for the story being told. I liked the choices to just use black and white, shades of gray. It highlighted how dreary it was and almost felt like an ash cloud from the explosion. Also, choosing just to have the characters appear as silhouttes added to the setting. It made everything feel more bleak and scary. Overall, I really enjoyed this comic series.

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointingly light script from Condon who has been a bright breakthrough in recent years.

However, I doubt any script would work with this appalling lazy art.
The storytelling is non existent, the characters are all silhouettes, so half the time reading is trying to work out who is who and what the hells going on.

A failed experiment involving an artist not ready for sequential art.

[Taylor Esposito · Rating 4 out of 5]

Omg I loved this! Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this early! I especially liked the ending with the radio, but the plot line felt very zombies x the last of us and I seriously enjoyed. The illustrations were awesome too!

[Haruka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this chance to read this book in advanced.
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The story line is something I love so much! I enjoyed it so much. I love that there some part where they tell back story of the town. Small details about the story plot. The art is amazing!!!

[doowopapocalypse · Rating 1 out of 5]

Arc from Netgalley.

Netgalley has a word minimum for its reviews, so I'm tempted to write miserable 100 times.

[Olivia]

RTC!

Thanks Image Comics and Netgalley for an ARC for review.