Little Nightmares #1

by John Shackleford, Aaron Alexovich (Illustrator)

Enter the terrifying and unpredictable comic series based on one of the most hotly-anticipated games of 2017! Little Nightmares game follows Six, a young girl in a yellow raincoat, as she explores the horrifying world of The Maw, looking for a way out! Comic written by Alex Paknadel (Arcadia, Assassin’s Creed) and Dan Watters (Limbo, Assassin’s Creed) and illustrated by Aaron Alexovich (Invader Zim, Serenity Rose)

Genres: Comics, Horror, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Games, Comics Manga, Graphic Novels Comics

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 31, 2017

Reviews

[Ria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this game series! (Even though I haven't played it myself) Everything about it is so creepy, weird and uncomfortable. Also I noticed this issue gives you a sneak peek at the hideway boy? Who I heard will be the second dlc character? :D

[Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't fully understand the story, and I think it was meant to be that way. This comics is based from the dark and whimsical video game—that is the same title. I haven't played the game yet, but based from what I read, it was equally confusing as this comics. The story and the art style didn't scare me at all. But it evoked a feeling of sadness in me, maybe because of the idea that these tiny children are running away from something. and they seem scared. really scared.

I plan to play the video game soon, that's why I read this comics.

UPDATE: I have played the video game and it was AN EXPERIENCE.

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[Carol Mola · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este cómic fue un regalo de cumple completamente inesperado que llevaba ya demasiado tiempo posponiendo leer. La cosa es que prefería pasarme antes el juego al completo para poder entender mejor la lectura y/o evitar spoilers del videojuego. Al final resulta que no he conseguido terminar el juego, su atmósfera opresora y siniestra era demasiado para mí, me sentía muy vulnerable jugándolo y me ponía muy nerviosa. Está muy bien hecho el juego, ya véis. Así pues he decidido, por fin, leer el cómic.

Resulta que es una especie de precuela al videojuego, aunque no lo tengo muy claro. Es un poco caótico y se hace complicado de seguir el hilo, pero transmite exactamente lo mismo que el videojuego, lo cual considero que es un gran acierto. El viñetaje es muy desordenado; el estilo de dibujo, sucio, trazos irregulares, perspectivas deformadas, escalas desproporcionadas, unos marcados claroscuros y ausencia de textos. Artísticamente hablando es una pasada. Y me han gustado mucho los cuentos siniestros de los niños. Sin entrar en la visión del mundo adulto y tal que también es genial.

Querría continuar leyendo los siguientes pero me he enterado de que, al parecer, de 4 tomos que iban a ser, han cancelado el 3 y el 4 :(

[Aitor · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ñieh, ahí está. Como es usual en los juegos de los que se deriva este cómic, la historia es confusa y muy ambigua, que no es exactamente my cup of tea. En la obra original funciona porque lo importante es el ambiente, el terror, la avatariedad y la resolución de puzles que llevan a un final climácico. En el cómic, sin embargo, tengo la sensación de que hay mucho misterio y poco más. El arte es bueno, la historia del North Wind tiene su punto tétrico y la posibilidad de otras entidades como Six es interesante, tampoco lo voy a negar. Es solo que habría preferido una historia contada con algo más de foco y menos dispersión en ambigüedades.

[Marta · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a creepy read, and as equally confusing as the game. I like how it feels like a stream of unconsciousness and like Six is just thinking and trying to remember. It gives you the impression that you know a little bit more about what is happening in the Maw, but it’s only little hints most of the times.

[Mika (Hiatus) · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's good, except that the artwork unfortunate looks a bit uncanny or maybe I'm just not used to reading comics as it is a while since I last read one. The story is alright, even though it repeats itself a bit from the game, but we get a few new story parts so that's fair. I also disliked it a bit that it was so rushed and wished it would have been a bit longer.

If you haven't read it yet; Do it! Only 10 minutes of your time and it's so highly underrated. It's good, really.

[Ari · Rating 4 out of 5]

„what is she hiding? what has she seen?“ TELL ME?? i‘d (still) sell my left kidney for more lady lore tyty

[Jess Weis · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5 ⭐️ A nivel visual es una pasada, pero es cortísimo. Tenía más espectativas.

[Maja Jeppesen · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fan of the game series, I was super excited that a comic would make on the world outside of the Maw. After all, as the creators of the game said, in this world, the Maw makes sense. It's dark, it's twisted, and it also holds up to the spirit and lore of the world of Little Nightmares, with the true identities of the nomes being hinted at (at the time it wasn't confirmed) and at the same time, the short stories told by the fellow children leave us with more questions to answers, just as the game did. All in all a fun and it makes it all the sadder that they never got the chance to finish the final issue.

[Hannah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was hoping it would be a longer and more in depth understanding of the video games. A fully fledged story of Six and of the Maw, giving us insight into that world and what it all means, but I must've missed something. Maybe the creators' intention is to confuse and to not give us answers, letting us interpret each part of this franchise. This was my first kindle comic book so maybe that's a factor in why I couldn't agree with it somehow.

I've watched almost the entire gameplay of both video games and it didn't make much sense to me at all. Kind of disappointed and was hoping for more than a quick 10 minute read.

[Kristen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The art was delightfully done, but I didn't totally understand the storyline. I thought it jumped around too much and didn't really explain anything. I didn't feel scared at all. Maybe I'm missing something because I haven't played the video game, though.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually very confusing, in all honesty. But the art is nice. And the bits that I did get made the game have a little more sense.

[Fyre.Katz · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice

[Jane Night · Rating 3 out of 5]

The graphic novel was pretty but I had a hard time understanding what was happening. To be fair, I had the same issue with the video game.

Additionally, I was really bothered by the fat characters and the way they are portrayed in both the graphic and the game.

[Paperback to Hardback · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to check this out since I absolutely adore both games, of course it’s nothing like those but it was a fun little read and I really enjoyed the artstyle, definitely not as creepy as the games but definitely had a creepy vibe to it which will hopefully get better in the next one!

[Aryanna Tunstall · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this game. This is the perfect combination of jump scare, thriller and horror. The graphic novel did not disappoint. We get a few short stories within this universe and see other characters that are also trying to survive.

[Xavier · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the art style and the game was very satisfying to play. That being said, this issue seems a bit esoteric. Lots of unanswered questions, of course, but it fails to establish a setting or any rules where the story takes place. Maybe that's more intriguing for some readers but not for me

[Tammy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this because I thought it would give me some more backstory and clarity to the game (which I got stuck in and didn't complete). It was creepy and ambiguous, not worth it for me to continue reading anymore.

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

The artwork is beautiful and the first half was great but I got a little confused in the second half.

[Janice Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great very well done art is great too

It doesn't tell you much but it is very good would recommend for fans of the game ... 🎮 :)

[Itaewon Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

me ha gustado mucho, pero a sido súper corto, necesito más

[Megan (PastelyakReads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actual rating: 3.5

[Christian]

this game is sooo fun i beat the it what hard a the end

[Chloe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this! I’ve been playing the game which had me wanting to read the comics!

[Gabriela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a HUGE fan of Little Nightmares and thought this would help me to understand the story of the game. Nope. Just as confusing haha. But I still loved it nonetheless✌🏼

[Stacy Renee (LazyDayLit) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Comic book. Very quick read.

[Cursed_Hal · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.0

[alejandro galvez · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible.

Story made zero sense. The art looks like it was drawn on toilet paper. I lost IQ points trying to read this. May god have mercy on your soul whoever wrote this.

[Beck B · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jumps and skip around too much. Feels very rushed. Not enough details given to make it feel like much of a story. It has potential though and could have been better if thought out more.