The Mummy #1

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• 9.8

  SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen

  Nov 01, 2016

  To sum up this opening issue is very well presented and even includes an article by Hammer Films expert Marcus Hearn who talks about the 1959 Hammer film on which this particular comic book series is based on. Five variant covers are available. All of which are great! Read Full Review

• 9.5

  We The Nerdy - Adrienne Crean

  Nov 10, 2016

  Freire brought dark, gritty, even a bit spooky to each passing page. I felt that you were never quiet sure what was going to happen. Freire has a beautiful way of shadowing, to not give you disinterest to what's being shown, but more of an absolute interest. What do they see on the other side of the shadow? Milligan writes for a truly alluring story. A story that can teach, as well as immerse you into full Egyptian culture. Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Outright Geekery - Tom Guilfoyle

  Nov 04, 2016

  The Mummy is a great first issue. The writing and art live up to the Hammer name. Milligan does a fantastic job at setting the stage while Freire's art has a creates the feeling of a classic Horror film. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Flickering Myth - Anghus Houvouras

  Nov 02, 2016

  This is a great launch for the new Hammer comics and a solid first issue for this series. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Nerdly - Dean Fuller

  Nov 07, 2016

  Very strong first issue, a perfect launch for the both the line and this particular book. Loved the text article about the original film too. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Geek-O-Rama - Rick

  Nov 08, 2016

  I'm hoping the Mummy team (or at least Mulligan) keeps up the level of storytelling displayed in their first issue. If anything, they've introduced a kickass heroine with a truly original backstory. I can't wait to see what comes next. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  That's Not Current - Joseph Perry

  Nov 08, 2016

  Horror film household name Hammer makes its comic book debut in partnership with Titan Comics with The Mummy: Palimpsest #1, which boasts dazzling artwork and an intriguing kick-off to its supernatural terror tale. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Pastrami Nation - Art Macias

  Nov 13, 2016

  Written by Peter Milligan, who is no stranger to supernatural storytelling, having written Shade the Changing Man, delivers a story that is reminiscent of horror classics of yesterday with a modern twist. The artwork by Ronilson Freire is so detailed and beautifully laid out that it really pulls you into the story and doesn't let go. I cant wait to see more of his work on this book! This is definitely one to pick upespecially for horror fans. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Newsarama - Justin Partridge

  Nov 14, 2016

  Titan Comics gains a big feather in their horror-loving caps with Hammer's The Mummy: Palimpsest #1. Delivering scares both in the supernatural realm and the all too real London streets, Peter Milligan does the brand proud with an unexpected start to this modern creature feature. The art team of Ronilson Freire and Ming Sen also do their part to make this debut stand out for audiences with a set of pages that stands this comic up against classics like Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed and Dracula A.D. 1972. Rich in tone and vintage horror thrills, The Mummy: Palimpsest #1 is a dark victory for Titan and Hammer Comics. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Monkeys Fighting Robots - Justin Munday

  Mar 05, 2025

  A neat blend of classic Universal horror with modern social commentary, Faith Erin Hicks and Lee Loughridge have the newest addition to Image's Universal Monsters comics off to a solid start. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  ComicBook.com - Spencer Perry

  Mar 26, 2025

  As a longtime Universal Monsters fan, I was even more curious for how a Mummy comic would go than any other series that Skybound has announced. Though the first film is an admirable effort, it doesn't reach the heights of the others in the canon and its sequels largely fail to match even that. But what Faith Erin Hicks' comic series has already proven is that not only is there material to mine in even the most sluggish of films, but that the right creator can bring a depth to these stories that not even the movies really had. Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Capeless Crusader - Jeremy Radick

  Nov 02, 2016

  Despite a somewhat murky opening act, the rest of The Mummy #1 moves along nicely, delivering old school thrills and chills in the classic Hammer style. With strong central character and a well-defined narrative, its somewhat old-fashioned style winds up being engaging and entertaining. Read Full Review

• 5.8

  Multiversity Comics - Brian Salvatore

  Nov 10, 2016

  This could be the start of something interesting, but more than likely is just the latest attempt to monetize a nostalgia market. Read Full Review