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LYNX, Vol. 1
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Expected 11 Aug 26What remains after the end of the world? For the last of humanity in a world of perpetual winter, the only way to survive is to adapt—but for Lynx Takuma, the past cannot be so easily left behind.
224 pages, Paperback
Expected publication August 11, 2026
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Samuel Sattin
29 books114 followersSamuel Sattin is an American writer. His books include the multi-volume Unico series for Scholastic Graphix, Buzzing, Side Quest, The Silent End, and (as co-author) both A Kids Guide to Anime and Manga and The Essential Anime Guide: 50 Iconic Films, Standout Series, and Cult Masterpieces. He has also adapted the Academy Award-nominated films WolfWalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Secret of Kells to the graphic novel format. He graduated with an MFA in comics from the California College of the Arts and works as a studio writer for Schulz Creative Associates, aka Snoopy Central. Samuel resides with his wife in Northern California, and travels frequently to Japan.
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March 22, 2026
Really enjoyed this! Great concept, interesting characters and the end left me immediately wanting the next installment!
March 4, 2026
A hard boiled lesbian detective with a talking cat companion who can see angelic horrors? It would be hard to convince me NOT to enjoy that.
This first volume introduces us to a cold, dystopian future where augmented humans serve in law enforcement—as a punishment? Perhaps. That’s a little unclear. It doesn’t seem like anyone who’s had enhancements done is happy or living their best life.
Lynx, for example, is still deeply grief-stricken from the loss of her wife. It would seem to have been unexpected. Further, Lynx appears to be walking on thin ice at work—no doubt due to lingering grief and some falling out that may have happened between her and Valo management. There’s also the child that Lynx and her wife adopted (maybe) who’s grappling with their own grief.
So, there’s a lot going on.
Admittedly, I think some of the finer details are a bit muddy—you’ll notice I was making a lot of assumptions and filling in the blanks on my own. But, it’s also the first volume. I imagine more will be revealed.
Anyway.
I would add this to your TBR. It seems interesting so far~
[I work at a library and they got a comp copy of this first volume which is how I was able to review it. No one else on the staff really reads manga~)
This first volume introduces us to a cold, dystopian future where augmented humans serve in law enforcement—as a punishment? Perhaps. That’s a little unclear. It doesn’t seem like anyone who’s had enhancements done is happy or living their best life.
Lynx, for example, is still deeply grief-stricken from the loss of her wife. It would seem to have been unexpected. Further, Lynx appears to be walking on thin ice at work—no doubt due to lingering grief and some falling out that may have happened between her and Valo management. There’s also the child that Lynx and her wife adopted (maybe) who’s grappling with their own grief.
So, there’s a lot going on.
Admittedly, I think some of the finer details are a bit muddy—you’ll notice I was making a lot of assumptions and filling in the blanks on my own. But, it’s also the first volume. I imagine more will be revealed.
Anyway.
I would add this to your TBR. It seems interesting so far~
[I work at a library and they got a comp copy of this first volume which is how I was able to review it. No one else on the staff really reads manga~)
February 8, 2026
This is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi graphic novel that explores bio enhanced machines. It is fast paced and very easy to read while still being engaging. Even though it ends on a cliffhanger, I definitely am interested in continuing on with the series (hoping to see further volumes released).
The artwork is beautiful and highly descriptive, often telling the story clearly even without text. The panel layout flows smoothly and is comfortable to read. The lettering is clear, and complements the artwork nicely.
I do wish the story was slightly longer so there could be more background and development for the characters. Overall, It was enjoyable and visually engaging read.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the ARC!!
The artwork is beautiful and highly descriptive, often telling the story clearly even without text. The panel layout flows smoothly and is comfortable to read. The lettering is clear, and complements the artwork nicely.
I do wish the story was slightly longer so there could be more background and development for the characters. Overall, It was enjoyable and visually engaging read.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the ARC!!
February 18, 2026
“LYNX, Vol. 1” is an intriguing introduction to a frozen post-apocalypse cyberpunk society. Lynx, a genetically enhanced detective, and Skua, her enhanced talking cat partner, are a fun duo, along with her enhanced human partner Task. I liked the bleak tone but I was glad it was broken up by occasional moments of levity from the side characters. I also appreciated that Lynx’s gender and sexuality were taken in stride, it’s not a big deal that she’s a badass detective or that she had a wife in this world. Lynx was never overly sexualized for a male gaze like so many female characters in manga are, she just gets to be cool and confident, and that is way more “sexy” to me personally. I feel like the writing for this story is headed in a good direction for her. (I swear if I have to read another manga where a strong female main character is put into a situation where she has sexual violence threatened against her for the titalation of male readers, I will throw that book across the room. Don’t let me down “LYNX” creators.) How refreshing to have a depressed female detective haunted by the death of their wife, that’s equality, haha! But really, I found this an intriguing start to a sci-fi mystery, there’s lots of teases and questions, and the mysterious angel creatures that Lynx is pursuing are beautiful and terrifying. The art from tokitokoro is gorgeous. I think Samuel Sattin might have something special with “LYNX” if he can deliver on the promise of volume 1. I was left with a lot of questions by the end, who created the winged creature, what happened to Simone, is this somehow connected to their son? But that just has me looking forward to volume 2!
Thank you VIZ Media and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Thank you VIZ Media and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
As a warning, this volume ends on a cliffhanger — as many of them do — with no sign of book 2, yet. Taking place in a city of the haves and the havenots, Lynx and Task, two officers from the small police department, decide to go angel hunting. These angels aren’t biblical horrors or the kinder guardian angels of popular culture, but people (maybe?) who are the victims of a new drug. In the midst of all this Task is dealing with his PTSD and alcoholism, Lynx is dealing with the loss of her wife, and Lynx’s son is acting out at school. Oh, and their boss has it out for them.
Lynx comes across as flat and monotone, but she’s going through a great deal of trauma and grief, and her way of coping is to ignore the pain and just keep walking forward. She doesn’t know how to help her son, or how to help Task who is facing his own demons. Task drowns his sorrows in drink, a few drugs, and maybe some extracurricular activities, but he’s a loyal friend and willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with Lynx as they try to do their jobs, even though all they seem to do is collect bodies, these days.
I loved the art, both of the humans and the monsters, which is stylized enough to turn this violent book about the abuse of power by those with money and the suffering of those without into a sleek, almost elegant visual story. From robotic forms to angels, people mutated by the drugs they take and fluffy bunnies, it paints a vivid picture of this grim and broken world.
I can’t wait for the next book to find out what’s going on. Thank you so very much to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to VIZ Media and Netgalley for a copy of this graphic novel in exchange for my review!
This was a bit of a different read for me as I usually stick to more American-style comics. I enjoyed the art style and it made the characters look really cool, however I really really struggled to tell what was happening in many panels, especially during the action scenes with everything in black and white and the shading techniques. The story was interesting, there was a lot of different variables and not much being explained. As time goes on I am sure that more will be revealed, but getting my footing for what a qual was and just figuring out a bit of how the society functions I am a bit lost. The questions are intriguing (especially that cliffhanger!) but it was a bit much for me to keep track of off the bat. I think this one would be better to read when more has been released, I enjoyed it, but I do not think I am the intended audience.
This was a bit of a different read for me as I usually stick to more American-style comics. I enjoyed the art style and it made the characters look really cool, however I really really struggled to tell what was happening in many panels, especially during the action scenes with everything in black and white and the shading techniques. The story was interesting, there was a lot of different variables and not much being explained. As time goes on I am sure that more will be revealed, but getting my footing for what a qual was and just figuring out a bit of how the society functions I am a bit lost. The questions are intriguing (especially that cliffhanger!) but it was a bit much for me to keep track of off the bat. I think this one would be better to read when more has been released, I enjoyed it, but I do not think I am the intended audience.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
At the beginning, I didn't think I was going to like it very much. I was a little confused and iffy on the art. By the end, I knew it was going to be a 5 star read.
This plot and story is original, haunting, and creative. The art style is unique. It's queer but nowhere near focused on any romance. The FMC is a bit older with a little boy and also a "detective" type of character in this post-apocalyptic world. She's full of emotional layers.
But what really had me hooked was the story. I loved it. How creative and unnatural it is, the technology mixed with the fantasy and the slight horror aspects. All of it was fantastic.
A phenomenal read!
Thank you to NetGalley for the E-Arc in exchange for an honest review.
This plot and story is original, haunting, and creative. The art style is unique. It's queer but nowhere near focused on any romance. The FMC is a bit older with a little boy and also a "detective" type of character in this post-apocalyptic world. She's full of emotional layers.
But what really had me hooked was the story. I loved it. How creative and unnatural it is, the technology mixed with the fantasy and the slight horror aspects. All of it was fantastic.
A phenomenal read!
Thank you to NetGalley for the E-Arc in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The cover for this is what truely hooked me and I think that the premise was super fascinating. However, I found the story to be lacking a little bit. I also think that this pages really could have benefited from some colour. It was difficult to distinguish certain elements at times with only greyscale. I was expecting to be apart of the audience as someone who loves the Saga graphic novel series Unfortunately I didn’t, but it was enjoyable enough.
All that said there is definitely an audience for this; I think those that gravitate more towards manga - like Tokyo Ghoul and My Hero Academia- are more likely to really enjoy all the great things that this had to offer.
All that said there is definitely an audience for this; I think those that gravitate more towards manga - like Tokyo Ghoul and My Hero Academia- are more likely to really enjoy all the great things that this had to offer.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
“LYNX, Vol. 1” is, visually, a beautiful piece of art. I loved the drawings and the look in general.
The story was good, but not as good as I had hoped. I liked it, but just in general found myself caught up in artwork.
Definitely not a ‘must read”, but enjoyable story, funny, but skippable. If nothing else, check it out for the artwork. You won’t be disappointed.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
The story was good, but not as good as I had hoped. I liked it, but just in general found myself caught up in artwork.
Definitely not a ‘must read”, but enjoyable story, funny, but skippable. If nothing else, check it out for the artwork. You won’t be disappointed.
I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Incredible experience from start to finish. Loved the unique world I was tossed into, and I love even more that there are pieces and things that have yet to be explained. Part action/detective story, part supernatural monster origin, I'm so excited to see how this story continues! And I HAVE to offer a moment for the illustrator, tokitokoro --- absolutely stunning work.
Thank you to NetGalley and Viz Media for the Advance Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to NetGalley and Viz Media for the Advance Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I want to start by thanking NetGalley, Samuel Sattin and VIZ Media for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review. LYNX, Vol. 1 will be out August 11, 2026.
This was such an enjoyable read, with similar vibes to Richard K. Morgan’s Altered Carbon or Cyberpunk 2077 yet so fresh and rewarding. Sattin has created a futurist universe that takes the best of cyberpunk and noir detective stories, channeling well-known tropes through the main character Lynx who is grieving the loss of her partner Simone while raising their adopted child; all while being biochemically enhanced and fighting crime in a post-clime disaster future.
The character designs are so unique, spinning usual tropes on their heads and challenging the stereotypical sci-fi monsters and villains with the suggestion of supernatural elements that might be linked to the scientific advancements used to strengthen humans through animal genetics. There’s comedy sprinkled in with the drama, a crime fighting talking cat and gorgeously designed characters and scenes. While the abilities of Lynx are a bit hard to follow in the fight scenes, I think the story is strong enough to forgo a need for clearer fighting/skill descriptions as the story seems more focused on plot than other mangas are within this category (i.e. dedication whole pages to in depth character design details, backstories and notes).
This is one of three volumes and ends with such a promising cliffhanger for part one, I really think this will be a success if it carries on with its great balance of mystery, action and grief. Definitely up there in mangas for me!
This was such an enjoyable read, with similar vibes to Richard K. Morgan’s Altered Carbon or Cyberpunk 2077 yet so fresh and rewarding. Sattin has created a futurist universe that takes the best of cyberpunk and noir detective stories, channeling well-known tropes through the main character Lynx who is grieving the loss of her partner Simone while raising their adopted child; all while being biochemically enhanced and fighting crime in a post-clime disaster future.
The character designs are so unique, spinning usual tropes on their heads and challenging the stereotypical sci-fi monsters and villains with the suggestion of supernatural elements that might be linked to the scientific advancements used to strengthen humans through animal genetics. There’s comedy sprinkled in with the drama, a crime fighting talking cat and gorgeously designed characters and scenes. While the abilities of Lynx are a bit hard to follow in the fight scenes, I think the story is strong enough to forgo a need for clearer fighting/skill descriptions as the story seems more focused on plot than other mangas are within this category (i.e. dedication whole pages to in depth character design details, backstories and notes).
This is one of three volumes and ends with such a promising cliffhanger for part one, I really think this will be a success if it carries on with its great balance of mystery, action and grief. Definitely up there in mangas for me!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Overachieving Female Detective ✅
Cat w/Glasses ✅
You have a mix of things: political & corruption drama, bioengineered animals & humans, old school detectives, overworked government officials. I'll see where vol. 2 takes me.
3.5 stars rounded down.
Cat w/Glasses ✅
You have a mix of things: political & corruption drama, bioengineered animals & humans, old school detectives, overworked government officials. I'll see where vol. 2 takes me.
3.5 stars rounded down.
March 2, 2026
It was an interesting sci-fi detective story with lots of questions unanswered. Left me a bit more confused than anything. I did love her cat partner in crime though!
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