I was super intrigued by the concept and liked the look of the art style on the cover bu then once I started reading it looked different. Not only that but I actually found the story itself to be rather confusing. There were times that the frames of the story didn't seem like they happened right after the last one but no warning of any time change just things looking different and it seemed like they were talking about something as if it happened a bit ago rather then them just seeing it happen. Overall I still think it's an interesting concept but I just don't think this one is for me.

Can’t wait to read rest of the story! This graphic novel was really intriguing even though the sample was only 50% of the book

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of The Nightmare Brigade #1! I really like the premise of this one and the illustrations are very nice. With the cliffhanger, I’ll be looking forward to #2!

This was a really fun read! Such an interesting and unique concept paired with mystery and just enough horror. I was a huge fan of the art style as well! Super excited to read Volume 2 when it becomes available!

Okay so the concept of destroying nightmares from the inside is intriguing enough, but the execution left me a little disappointed. I only read the available sample of this book, keep in mind.

The art style: very fun and expressive. Darker than most YA styles but it fits the story well. Characters are distinct and you aren’t lost in the story. That being said, the plot moved very very fast in some places and too slow in others. A new plot development would begin and resolve in two panels, leaving me feeling a bit of whiplash. An example is minor romantic plot line. Super cute!! I wish it was fleshed out more throughout the action instead of all at once after.

One element that took me out of the story is how environmental text was added in the panels. Maybe it was just my version, but whenever a building sign or poster showed up it looked crisper than the rest of the image. I’m sure the text was added after the initial panel drawing (probably traditionally drawn) which would make a natural difference in grain/fuzz/clearness. This is me being EXTREMELY picky, but as a comic artist myself, I notice it.

Fun characters, fun concept, decent book

I received an Advance Reader Copy of the first 48 pages of this book in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley. It is scheduled to be published on February 01, 2022. Because this was only a sample and not the whole book it is difficult to give a rating. I would definitely be interested in reading the story in its entirety. The idea of saving people through their dreams is very intriguing.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of the first 48 pages of this book (will be 100+ total) in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley. It is scheduled to be published on February 01, 2022.

While I only got to read the first 48 pages, I really enjoyed The Nightmare Brigade #1: The Case of The Girl from Deja Vu. The art is interesting (in a good way), the storyline is great (essentially nightmare chasers/solvers? Hello, that's great!), and I love that there is a disabled character represented.

I see this having the potential to get spookier and spookier as time goes on, and I love that. Not going to spoil anything, but obviously there is a much larger problem at hand here, and that will help to tie what I'm assuming will be a bunch of mini-stories together.

4 solid stars!

This was a cute short read. The concept of kids who save others in their nightmares is brilliant. I’m enjoying how not only are Tristan and Esteban helping others to cope and find themselves, but Esteban is figuring out who he is as well. The structure of the story is well thought out and the illustrations are just the right amount of creepy for this story line. The way that the illustrator uses the sharp curves and edges helps to set the mood for the story. I loved how this was just a preview and not the whole thing, but it ended on a great cliff hanger.