Be Not Afraid #1
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| Writer | Jude Ellison S. Doyle |
| Artist | Lisandro Estherren |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Cora Reims lived the isolated life of a simple farm girl until one fateful summer day, prophetic visions brought her a visitor made of pure light... an angel. In the aftermath, Cora gave birth to a child, a Nephilim: the offspring of an angel and a human woman, seemingly imbued with evil itself. 17 years later, that child's cherubic appearance can no longer hide his monstrous nature. Frogs boil in their skins as he passes. Crops rot. The townspeople live in fear, knowing that atrocities follow closely behind him. Now, on the eve of his 18th birthday, Cora receives a new vision... Heaven itself has called upon her to destroy the abomination bo more
CRITIC REVIEWS
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Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg
May 09, 2025Be Not Afraid #1 is the type of comic that lingers in the back of your mind, creeping into your thoughts long after you close the book. Jude Ellison S. Doyle crafts a rare blend of horror and heartache that demands multiple readings to peel back the meaning and emotion felt on each and every page. With raw, unsettling visuals by artists Lisandro Estherren and Francesco Segala, this debut issue is a standout in the horror genre making it a must-read. Read Full Review
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Get Your Comic On - Aaron Gillingham
Jun 04, 2025Be Not Afraid is a genuine masterclass in horror storytelling. A disturbing tale mixed with beautifully nightmarish artwork results in a comic that is endlessly chilling from start to finish. Read Full Review
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9.5
The Comicbook Dispatch - dragoncache
Jun 04, 2025As children reach high school age, parents often struggle to bridge the gap with their teens' diverging interests. Jude Ellison S. Doyles flowing, Biblical narrative transforms a fast-paced story about the challenges of one-parent families into a supernatural horror story in Be Not Afraid #1. Read Full Review
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9.0
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Justin Munday
Jun 04, 2025A chilling and mysterious opening chapter that feels like a mix of The Omen and Mike Carey's Lucifer. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Watch - Mike Eakins
Jun 05, 2025Be Not Afraid is a beautiful revelation in terror and perception. Every panel leaves you feeling creepy and scared of dark corners. A MUST READ FOR THE SUMMER! Read Full Review
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8.7
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Jun 04, 2025Estherren delivers fantastic art throughout the first issue. The visuals perfectly capture the dark and ominous tone of the story. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - Kevin Clark
Jun 03, 2025The book builds on elements from 'The Omen' and 'The Exorcist' to create a world that's uniquely brooding and disturbing. Read Full Review
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8.0
Nerd Initiative - Richard Coryell
Jun 04, 2025Be Not Afraid #1 is an interesting take on an Anti-Christ type figure. Jude Ellison S. Doyle does an amazing job of creating this desolate world, with a completely evil figure. The best past is the reveal of Jordys conception and who his father is. It is an unexpected and completely out of left field reveal. The story feels confusing and a little lost at times but giving it the benefit of the doubt it is probably due to building some suspense and mystery. Read Full Review
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7.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Jun 05, 2025If you are looking for a good horror comic book Be Not Afraid is one to check out. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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9.0
Although I've seen people reference The Omen and The Exorcist as inspirations for this series, I'm wondering if Jerome Bixby's classic short story "It's a Good Life" might also be in the mix. At any rate, it's a very promising beginning and I'm glad to be on board for the ride.
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8.5
Unique art style. Intriguing story. Unfortunately it's a really fast reads.. I was done in 3 minutes. I'm looking forward for the next issues.
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