The Slasher's Apprentice by Justin Richards is a bloody good time and a fun twist on the whole slasher movie vibe. The art is really solid, and the deaths are super brutal, just how you'd want them to be. Following the main lead is a blast, too. She's fun as hell and evil as all get-out, which makes for an awesome and different kind of story where you're rooting for the bad guy. It's a nice play on all those slasher tropes, making it feel fresh even while it's tipping its hat to the classics.

My one major complaint, though? The reveal is so weak. It's SO obvious who the killer is from a mile away. It's kind of a bummer because it takes the wind out of the sails of the mystery. Still, that's just a small part of a really solid read. Even with that predictable reveal, the book delivers on the gore, the art, and the evil main character. If you're into slashers and great visuals, you'll dig this. A 4 out of 5.

Okay, so when I first started reading The Slasher’s Apprentice, I honestly wasn’t sure what I’d gotten myself into. At first, it really seemed like one of those stories that weirdly romanticises serial killers, and I wasn’t quite sure how to feel about that… but I’ll just leave that thought there to avoid spoilers. Let’s just say it took a turn I didn’t expect, but in a good way!

Now, let’s talk about the kill scenes. SO GOOD. As a big slasher movie fan, this totally scratched that itch for over-the-top, gory, and creative kills. The whole serial killer vibe definitely caught my attention, and I found myself genuinely enjoying how dark and twisted the story got.

Honestly, this graphic novel was a fun surprise. The art’s cool and very graphic, the story moves fast, and I’m definitely curious to see where it goes next. I’m seriously thinking about grabbing the rest of the volumes because I need to know what happens.

If you’re into horror, slashers, or just want something a bit bloody and wild, give this one a shot. It’s a gruesome good time!

The Slasher’s Apprentice is about Riley, a horror podcaster that has become obsessed with the legendary slasher The Hopton Valley Killer. She stalks him and convinces him to make her his apprentice. Together, they work on improving his notoriety. But does she have an ulterior motive?

I loved the artwork! I really enjoyed the level of gore. I honestly wasn’t a fan of Riley’s character. She was kind of annoying. She made me want to root for the Hopton Valley Killer. But the story was a fun quick read!

Thank you, NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios, for the ARC.

This was an interesting graphic novel! I liked the art style and the storyline, though I felt it was a little predictable. I will say I'm intrigued on where the next one might be going, if there is one! I also would love to know more of the backstory of what lead her to the loss of her parents to wanting to be like the slasher.

*thank you NetGalley and Mad Cave for the chance to review this ARC*

Full disclosure; I am a huge indie comic book enthusiast. I have several series from Mad Cave in my collection and I was ecstatic when I was approved to read and review The Slasher's Apprentice.

The artwork is gorgeous. Sometimes when I read comics or graphic novels, it can be difficult to determine what is actually happening in an action sequence, but in this collection, I had no issues like that.

This volume was a lot of fun! The pacing is break-neck fast! So much happened so quickly! I almost feel the climax/reveal happened too soon, but on the other hand I also appreciate it not being dragged out.

I really look forward to volume two!

Scrittura modesta, tavole poco curate e personaggi stereotipati - ma non in senso buono, non modelli horror da rielaborare.
Perdibilissimo.

A Gory Masterpiece!

Prepare for Scream meets Friday the 13th meets the Sorcerer’s Apprentice! This was a wild and disturbing departure from your typical slasher. This story gives readers the other side of the story. What starts a journey of discovery into the behind the scenes of a killer, soon turns into a horrifying new mystery. No one is safe in this genuinely terrifying story that I could not put down!

Reader beware, you’re going to have to read this in one sitting otherwise you’ll be desperate for more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for my arc in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

"The Slasher's Apprentice" is a true crime buff's wet dream. Pardon the colloquialism but it's true! This graphic novel follows a true crime gal who since the murder of her parents, has been obsessed with true crime and her parents' killer. But not for the reasons you'd think. In fact, she wants to be his apprentice and learn the ways of the serial killer.

The art wasn't my favorite but it suited the story. I really enjoyed reading this. I thought it was so interesting and crazy and I was so shocked at the twist at the end (oop, spoiler?). It definitely had me wondering how many true crime fans are just serial killers in the making.

I loved it!

This was a fun and quick read. It’s not short on gore and the art style is great, love the look of it. The premise of the story is interesting, I guessed how it would end but that didn’t spoil it for me. I’m looking forward to reading future instalments to see where it goes!

Thank you NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dark, twisted, gruesome and surprisingly wholesome at times.

It was a little bit too short for my taste. In my opinion, it would have benefited for more development of the relationship between the characters.

Overall a fun original read. If you like slashers, go for it.

Thank you Mad Cave Studios for this ARC!

As a child, Riley was the sole survivor of a serial killer attack. Now as an adult, she is the voice of Knife Life, a podcast about tracking serial killers. Riley ingratiates herself into becoming the Hopton Valley Serial Killer’s apprentice. She has some fresh ideas that she’s just dying to try out.

#ThxNetGalley #JustinRichards #TheSlashersApprentice

I received a complimentary copy of this book for review. All opinions are my own.

This was a fun first installment to a comic/graphic novel series. It’s got humor, it’s got gore, it’s dark. I’ll definitely be reading more.

This was a very entertaining read, buuut as a big thriller and horror reader I ofc saw the twist coming. It was fun reading a slasher comic though.

This is a fun, violent, gory book that will appeal to fans of slasher movies — especially along the Jason, Michael Meyers, and Freddy with the over the top kills, the almost supernaturally powerful killer and all the dead teenagers. The Hopton Valley Killer is a very nice villain with an excellent design and decided presence. Honestly, this five chapter graphic novel is just a fun, violent ride that I had a lot of fun with.

The art is colorful and fluid, and the storyline — the changing of the guard from the old school killers who don’t care about attention and clout to the new breed who want to film their killings, gain notoriety and fans — is interesting. The plot is familiar: a slasher slashing and an apprentice getting off on the violence; the ending is predictable (no spoilers here), but it’s still well done and, as I said before, it’s just fun. Well worth the read.

Thank you so very much to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC!