The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

by Hannah Rose May, Kelsey Ramsay (Artist)

From Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and Kelsey Ramsay (Moon Dogs, Heist) comes the next installment in the dark series that dared to possess a nation. First, it was America…now, England. It’s 5:00 a.m. at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister gets a call that bolts him upright out of The royal family has been lost at sea. Parliament and Buckingham Palace explode with action in the aftermath. Some suspect the prince and his wife, the princess, were attacked. Others whisper their tragedy was the result of a long-standing family curse…Either way, playboy and recovering addict Theo Belmont is next in line to the throne. Can he step up to the role? Or will he be consumed by his demons?

Genres: Horror, Comics

Kindle Edition

Published March 11, 2026

Reviews

[Machiavelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slow start. Art not my jam. But enough happened I’d continue for one more, but hope momentum and action picks up in the next one.

[The Void Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1
By Hannah Rose May & Kelsey Ramsay

A gripping opener that immediately pulls you into a storm of royal mystery, political panic, and creeping supernatural dread. This first issue sets the tone with confidence—fast‑moving, atmospheric, and full of questions that linger long after the final page.

The disappearance of the royal family at sea is a perfect catalyst: shocking, eerie, and ripe with conspiracy. The way Parliament and Buckingham Palace erupt into chaos feels grounded and urgent, while the whispers of a family curse add that delicious layer of gothic unease. It’s the kind of setup that makes you lean in, wondering what’s real, what’s hidden, and what’s coming for England next.

Theo Belmont is a standout—flawed, reluctant, and suddenly thrust into a role he’s wildly unprepared for. His mix of charm, vulnerability, and self‑destructive history gives the story a human anchor amid the political frenzy and supernatural tension. You can feel the weight closing in on him, and it’s clear his demons—literal or otherwise—are going to shape the series in big ways.

Kelsey Ramsay’s art brings the perfect mood: sharp, expressive, and cinematic. The early‑morning tension at 10 Downing Street, the frantic energy of Parliament, and the ominous quiet around the royal disappearance all land beautifully on the page.

A strong, compelling start that leaves you asking the right questions—What really happened at sea? Who benefits from the chaos? And how long before the curse, or something worse, reaches the palace walls?

A fantastic first issue, and an easy one to get excited about as the series unfolds.

Happy reading from The Void ✝️💀📚

[Colin Post · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Exorcism at 1600 Penn, but I wasn’t sure how this follow-up would work. I’m into it! I appreciate the subtle links to the previous series that make this a standalone story in a shared universe. Ramsey’s art is distinct from Del Rey’s but has a similar vibe, with the dark chiaroscuro hiding devils creeping in the background. I’m eager to learn more about these characters and the Belmont curse. The king dying of cancer, and alcoholism as a proxy for a cursed lineage could be contrived but I think May will make those storylines interesting.

[Wm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great conversational writing in comics is my jam, and this brings it.

(My tiniest of gripes is in doubting that a royal would say "I wish that was true" instead of "I wish that were true.")

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is interesting, but it sounds like this may be about addiction rather than an actual haunting or curse that needs to be exorcised. I might go onto the next one, but I'm not sure. My friend suggested this because he knows I like horror.

[Dean · Rating 1 out of 5]

art was fine.

this was a painful read. May's writing has gone downhill with each successive project ive read.

a family goes missing. a nephew is next in line for succession. gets possessed.

[josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

[Jessie Shappell · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25. Slow start but I’m interested to keep reading.