Feral #1
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| Writer | Tony Fleecs |
| Artist | Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Series Premiere. A new horror from the creators of Stray Dogs! Meet Elsie, Lord Fluffy Britches, and Patch, three indoor cats lost in the not-so-great outdoors during a nightmarish rabies outbreak. Without their humans to protect them, the cats rush to find their way home before they're eaten by the forest full of rabid beasts on their tails. Don't get bit. Don't get scratched. Don't become... feral.
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ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar
Mar 27, 2024Feral already has its claws hooked in, and fans of Stray Dogs should absolutely add this to their wishlists. Read Full Review
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Pastrami Nation - Nolan Smith
Apr 07, 2024Feral #1 takes on a path of trials and tribulations, as Homeward Bound meets The Walking Dead. I loved the first issue and the massive cliffhanger it leaves us with. Pick this one up before it becomes hard to find, like Strays. Read Full Review
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9.5
Pages and Panels - Seth A. Romo
Mar 27, 2024There's so much to be excited about with this story and horror fans will certainly appreciate the juxtaposition of adorable cats and infected beasts. As a premiere issue, it's captivating, has a purr-fect hook, and comic book fans won't regret picking this up. Read Full Review
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9.0
Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg
Mar 21, 2024Feral is an outstanding followup to the widely successful and popular Stray Dogs. With its blend of horror, comedy, and heartwarming moments, this comic will appeal to fans of all genres. Tony Fleecs' masterful storytelling combined with Trish Forstner's beautiful artwork make this seriesa standout title in 2024. Read Full Review
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9.0
Gonkbonk - Javier Reyes
Mar 22, 2024Fans of Stray Dogs will be happy to see the creative team of Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner is back doing what they do best. This time, for a series that takes a unique spic on classic zombie storytelling. Read Full Review
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9.0
Major Spoilers - Ingrid Lind-Jahn
Mar 29, 2024To survive in the wild is an adjustment for three indoor cats, but this is only the beginning of their tale. Read Full Review
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8.7
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Mar 13, 2024The artists deliver beautifully detailed imagery throughout the issue and I continue to love the Disney-esque style art and how it conflicts with the darkness of the story being told. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - Chris Coplan
Mar 26, 2024'Feral' uses cats both as a novel device to stoke nostalgia while clawing away at our sensibilities to tell a deeply brutal horror story. Read Full Review
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8.0
Lotusland Comics - Hank Rea
Mar 28, 2024'Feral' is another winning thriller from this creative team and they're just getting started. Read Full Review
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7.5
Nerd Initiative - Janelle Holland
Mar 27, 2024Each cat has a personality, and they all need to stick together in order to make it out of there. The comic panels, are shaded beautifully and the panels really "jump off the page. I like the style of art that is presented to the reader. Read Full Review
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If you picked up Feral #1 expecting a heartwarming animal adventure, think again. Tony Fleecs (writer), Trish Forstner & Tone Rodriguez (art), & Brad Simpson (colors) have another thing in store for you. Think Homeward Bound meets 28 Days Later, but w/ cats! This debut issue wastes no time establishing the high stakes. A group of domesticated kitties are thrust into a world overrun by a terrifying rabies-like virus after their transport truck crashes on the highway, & the fight for survival is no joke. The creative team masterfully amps up the suspense right from the first scene, as we witness the brutal accident taking place right before our eyes. Fleecs' script & Forstner & Rodriguez's art are the perfect complement to one another, w/ more
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9.0
Feral #1 Image W: Tony Fleecs Art: Trish Forstner & Tone Rodriguez C: Brad Simpson Synopsis... Meet Elsie, Lord Fluffy Britches, and Patch, three indoor cats lost in the not-so-great outdoors during a nightmarish rabies outbreak. Without their humans to protect them, the cats rush to find their way home before they're eaten by the forest full of rabid beasts on their tails. Don't get bit. Don't get scratched. Don't become...FERAL. Thoughts... This has been a highly anticipated series and one that has a lot to live up to from its predecessor Stray Dogs, and I can tell you from this first issue that it really does live up to the hype. It straight away pulls you in with that now iconic illustration style and you are right bac more
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9.0
Im very very late. But this is great. I will be looking to get the entire series
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8.5
Very solidly executed. Swapping cats for people and rabies for zombies is a perfectly good idea. I just wish it was hinting at something more interesting than generic zombie story plot beats (but with cats). I will say that even just the slight environmental storytelling that we see of the human side of the situation is very cool. Not enough to keep me buying personally, but I'm a dog person.
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There is so much to unpack with this series. I've been a huge fan of the Zombie-Horror genre my entire life, as well as an avid animal lover. Stories like Charlotte's Web, Watership Down, Animal Farm, and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH have always held a special place in my heart. This story really feels a lot like the vibes I'd get from Watership Down, only much more nihilistic in scope. Though I truly felt that the stakes in Watership Down felt a lot higher. As much as I love this series, some of the resolutions do feel very contrived. It's still very enjoyable and entertaining. Just a bit far fetched in some areas. I bought issues 1-11 in one shot, and read through them all in a day. Was completely enjoyable! But I must admit, some more
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