Exorcism Island #1

by Jordan Thomas, Chris Matthews (Cover Art)

Following a terrifying confrontation Father Gigi Amato is sent to a remote Caribbean island to join a gang of misfit priests tasked with looking after the most long term demonic possession cases by the Vatican.

Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2025

Reviews

[Michael D. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a cool concept. A young priest is flown to an island with strange voices emanating from the trees. One of the voices whispers blasphemous sentiments all too similar to a possessed woman the protagonist encountered at the beginning of the issue. As it turns out, Exorsism Island lives up to its name, housing all the demons that have been expunged from their victims around the world. Like I said, it's a cool concept.

On top of that, the art is fantastic. The book's minimalist color pallet makes every panel striking. Not scary, but it gives the pages a peaches and cream flavor, that makes me wish I could eat them. Do you hear that? That's the sound of every nerd on the planet hiding their boarded comic book collection from my nashing teeth. Num. Num. Num.

So why did I give this thing two stars? Becouse the actual scares and horror imagery is either the same boring crap we've seen before or hard for me to connect with as an athiest. This is a shame, becouse some of the lore is interesting and I'm curious to see how it developes in further installments, but finding out probably isn't worth trudging through a series that taps into fears I don't have.

In short, I can see why people love this, but it's not for me.

[Sneha Jaiswal · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first few panels of 'Exorcism Island' instantly made me think of the horror series 'Midnight Mass', because the series was about terrifying events unfolding on an island after a charismatic priest arrives there. This comic book by Jordan Thomas opens with two priests flying to a secluded island, but in a twist: the island is already infested with possessed individuals. Hence the literal title.

I thought this was a fantastic first issue for a horror comic, pitting a small posse of priests against a group of possessed individuals on Exorcism Island! Sure, it uses a lot of familiar tropes seen in films and books involving exorcisms, but the artwork and storytelling is pretty promising for a first issues. So five stars for the promise this tale holds and also for how it solidly sets up the horror.

[Dan Stokes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic opening chapter

This intriguing first issue introduces us to a young Priest, Father Amato, and his new colleagues when he is given a bizarre and terrifying new assignment. Thomas’ impeccable writing chops are on display here as we are given just enough insight to our cast and their predicament to keep us invested yet intrigued; while Matthews’ minimalist but pitch perfect art guides us effortlessly through several timelines and settings. This was absolutely fantastic and I can’t wait to read the following issues in this series. Highly recommended to any fans of character driven horror and innovative, effective storytelling

[Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

A strong first issue in a series that boasts some fresh takes on the demonic possession trope, and wrestles with questions of duty and expectation in impossible circumstances. The art is a particular joy, playing with layout and colour to evoke specific atmospheres for the reader. Whether the premise holds up long-term remains to be seen, but all in all, it's a series I'll be keeping an eye on.

[Gary Varga · Rating 5 out of 5]

This reads like a very well researched piece story. Skipping down the line with the occasional foot in truth and an occasional foot in fiction. Always stepping towards a destination in an entertaining and horrific direction.

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story concept was so interesting! the actual thing was a bit of a letdown. It was too jumpy, and lacked depth.

[sammmeyj · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was just okay

[ed chumley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not for me

I made it through the first book in the series but it is definitely not a book I could recommend