The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #2

by Hannah Rose May, Heather Breckel (Colorist), Kelsey Ramsay (Artist)

Theo Belmont is being dragged under—by the pressures of assuming the throne, an escalating addiction, and the all-consuming darkness of the curse that has haunted his family for generations. As his grip on reality loosens, blackout periods now taking place at regular intervals, Theo can’t help but wonder if the political pressure is costing him his mind…just as it cost his mother hers. If he’s going to escape his inner demons, he’ll need to place his trust in a greater power. A power like the president of the United States of America.

Genres: Horror

Kindle Edition

Published April 29, 2026

Reviews

[The Void Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #2
By Hannah Rose May, Heather Breckel, & Kelsey Ramsay

A phenomenal second issue that tightens the noose around Theo Belmont’s mind, heart, and legacy. If the first chapter set the stage for royal dread, this one drags you straight into the abyss with him—and it’s gripping from the first page to the last.

Theo’s unraveling is handled with sharp emotional precision. The creative team doesn’t just show the weight of the crown—they make you feel it pressing down on him, warping his sense of reality, blurring the line between curse and collapse. The blackout episodes are especially effective: disorienting, tense, and loaded with the fear that Theo may be becoming the very thing he’s trying to outrun. The parallels to his mother’s downfall add a tragic, generational echo that deepens the horror.

Heather Breckel’s colors and Kelsey Ramsay’s art elevate everything. The palette shifts with Theo’s mental state—cool dread, feverish panic, and moments of stark clarity that never last long. Visually, it’s a masterclass in psychological horror.

And then there’s the political angle. Bringing in the President of the United States as a potential lifeline is such a bold, unexpected move. It widens the scope of the story without losing the intimate, personal terror at its core. It also hints that this curse—and the forces behind it—reach far beyond Buckingham Palace.

This issue is confident, atmospheric, and beautifully written. You can feel the story expanding, the stakes rising, and the darkness tightening its grip. If the series keeps this momentum, it’s shaping up to be something truly special.

Happy reading from the Void ✝️👹📚

[Colin Post · Rating 4 out of 5]

Issue #2 builds very nicely on the first, deepening the mythos of the Belmont curse and slowly raising the tension. This book is taking such an interesting approach to a continuing series, making connections to the 1600 Penn series while telling a standalone story. I also love how excerpts from news and social media are worked in to tell the bigger story of the politics while keeping the main story focused very closely on the core set of characters. It makes the horror feel big and close at the same time.

[Wm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the universe-building tie-in with May's previous series The Exorcism at 1600 Penn

[josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

[Jessie Shappell · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 rounded up. Started to pick up momentum here.