I haven’t read a graphic novel in quite some time and I had a lot of fun! This really flexed the strong attributes of quick short prose with magical whimsy that best comes through with images. If you’re into a dark, sci-fi, cop-show, thriller sci-fi then this is for you! This was so good it really got me excited to read more.

Was looking forward to "Lost Fantasy" and it deserved my hype. Been seeing alt covers that give homage to some of the inspiration. Really like the Devil May Cry alt by Alex Diotto.

Writer - Curt Pires
Artist - Luca Casalanguida
Letterer - Micah Myers
Colorist - Mark Dale

Bit over 100 years ago a natural disaster was used as an excuse for a magical incursion into our world. Since then the slayers of those monsters have worked with world leaders to obfuscate and contain magical threats. But things break through the cracks. In Montana something laid waste to a party of teens and the lone survivor is in a coma. Henry Blackheart is called in, things are going to get bloody.

Reasons to read:
-Based on just the first issue I feel like I could geek out on so many topics with the creators
-The magic we have seen is not a win button
-Big sword makes good brain chemicals
-The meta plot is going places
-Ominous foreshadowing

Cons:
-I prefer volumes so it means waiting longer to continue stories...

Thank you Curt Pires, Image Comics, and Net Galley for the opportunity to review this graphic novel.

Stepping into the alternate reality of Lost Fantasy was an exciting experience. I enjoyed the weaving of reality and fantasy in this story, though I often prefer full fantasy settings. I got vibes of X-Men, DMC, grimdark tales, and good old hack-and-slash video games in this.

The mystery detective aspect is also interesting, with twists and turns throughout the investigation that will undoubtedly lead to more for Henry to discover. Even when you belong to a secret organization, sometimes they keep secrets from themselves.

I am not sure what's going on with Val, but at the moment, she just feels like a sexy plot device; however, seeing as this is only Volume 1, I do not want to judge her appearances harshly yet. With graphic novels, I try and retain the idea that we only see glimpses of the story in each volume and that things will likely open up as the series continues.

I'll certainly be picking up future volumes to see what comes next for Henry and the others.

Lost Fantasy Volume 1 is a trippy, ambitious ride that blends surreal imagery with bold storytelling. Curt Pires pushes boundaries in a way that feels fresh and exciting, creating a world where the rules are constantly shifting—and I loved how unpredictable that made the reading experience. The artwork and narrative feed off each other, giving the whole volume a dreamlike energy.
That said, the same qualities that make it fascinating also make it occasionally disorienting. Some sections felt more like abstract exercises than fully fleshed-out storytelling, and I found myself wishing for a bit more cohesion at times. Still, when it clicks, it really clicks—and the highs more than outweigh the moments that left me spinning.
Overall, it’s inventive, stylish, and a strong start for readers who want their comics bold, strange, and unafraid to take risks.