“News From the Fallout” is the story about what happens to the individuals and community that are near the explosion set off by the military.

The artwork is phenomenal, and the story is so good. I soaked in every picture. I found myself trying to anticipate the next thing that was going to happen. It is so easy to get immersed in this story. So well done.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.

Omg I loved this! Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this early! I especially liked the ending with the radio, but the plot line felt very zombies x the last of us and I seriously enjoyed. The illustrations were awesome too!

A delightfully paranoid and atmospheric graphic novel that feels like a cross between Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove and the 1973 film The Crazies.

The first thing about this comic is obviously the style. It’s all black and white silhouettes and shocking angles with dynamic shadows that are almost German Expressionist in their intensity and menace. The art style takes a little getting used to but really helps the story and establishes the tone of the world excellently. Striking silhouettes and distinct character outlines help the reader keep track of the action while the shadowy background invokes a grim, nightmarish bleakness that’s very compelling. I can’t say enough positive things about the artistic direction of this comic, it was so streamlined and just oozed a unique and understated flair I have never quite seen the like of before.

The story is no slouch either, when a mad man with his finger on the big red nuclear button enacts his insane scheme to perfect the world, no one is safe. It was remarkable how much character work this comic was able to pull off in such a restricted format. I felt like I knew Old Joe, Irene, Mad Rob, and the other characters intimately in only a handful of scenes and never really seeing their faces. The tragedy felt close to home and apocalyptic in scale all at once. The addition of letters, news articles, and other artifacts provided interesting context to the story and characters and was used to great effect.

This is an excellent story delivered in a phenomenal and ground breaking style. Do yourself a favor and read it!

I was eager to dive back into graphic novels with this one, and I wasn't disappointed! From the start, the art style is absolutely amazing. The heavy black and white contrast immediately establishes a somber, eerie vibe, perfectly tapping into that innate fear of the unknown. Although I agree with some reviewers that the intense darks occasionally made the action hard to follow, it felt like a natural byproduct of the terror being depicted so it was a minor issue to me. I particularly loved the boxy, blocky structure of the world and its creatures; it gave every panel a palpable sense of intimidation and foreboding. And the dialogue felt punchy and authentic, driving the story forward without ever feeling weighed down. These strong design choices were the ideal complement to the story itself, which centers on megalomaniacs and the monsters born from their quest for perfection.

Overall, this is a really great graphic novel. It's stylized and dark, making it a fantastic read for fans of works like Something is Killing the Children.

Chris Condon's News from the Fallout miniseries, is a black and white horror parable that blends the salient points of Dr. Strangelove and Night of the Living Dead. In 1962 Nevada, Otis Fallows is a private in the US Army. He and his unit are set to undergo exposure to a nuclear bomb test, that had been moved up from its original date. The test is set, the countdown begins, and in the aftermath of the blast, things go awry. Beyond just the threat of radiation, it rains down red ash that changes what it comes into contact with. Fallows, the only soldier to don a gas mask flees the base seeking shelter in a nearby diner, but the terror of the bombs does more than just drift on the wind.

Across six issues, we join Fallows as he seeks safety, on the run from the army, or what it has become. Like the touchstones listed above, there are aspects of survival horror, racial overtones, the horror of history and the importance of questioning the world around us and the motivations of those in positions of power and leadership.

The artwork is stark, lots of blacks, whites and greys. it is a very cold and lonely feeling. Many scenes are portrayed by silhouettes, or people reduced to salient features such as glasses or lonely eyes peering out from under a helmet. The front and back matter tie in well with the content, offering pages to look like redacted governmental reports, letters, advertisements, or other elements that help expand the feeling or familiarity for important setting locations.

Who is the true monster? The outsiders xenophobes fear? or our own ignorance and in ability to address climate change?

Recommended to readers of creature features, ambitiously artistic comics or fears of the 1950s come true.

8/10

It was an intriguing read, both in terms of form and content.

It might seem that 32-page issues aren't enough to create a complex story, but each one stands on its own, though I definitely recommend reading this collected edition.

Although the aftermath of a (failed) nuclear test is a fairly common trope in film, literature, and comics, the authors managed to create something unique that relentlessly captivated me. A bit of horror, a bit of paranoia, plus a dash of claustrophobia and a sense of inevitable doom...

The plot jumps between events before and after the explosion, expanding the context and adding personality to the individual characters. Each episode ends in a rather unusual way: with a lore-enhancing element of the world. A bar receipt, a military report, letters - seemingly small details that become incredibly important.

However, what really captivated me about this comic was the artwork.

The linocut-like form catches the eye with its usage of black colour and textures. Dynamic framing, the play of light and shadow – all elements perfectly chosen to build tension and mesmerize with the atmosphere. The minimalist style also gives a fascinating new meaning to the phrase "face of fear." How? In this story, only the monsters gain a "face". The characters are merely shadows with a single distinguishing attribute – a cigarette in their mouth or the outline of a pair of glasses. What's important, this doesn't make them impersonal or characterless.

I highly recommend it.

Loved the mix of the 'Fallout' video games and 'The Walking Dead'.

Premise: In 1962 an atomic bomb military test gets out of control and as soon as a strange red snow falls from the skies the soldiers start to act strange and violent, turning into feral monsters. The entire base got taken over by the transformed soldiers, led by their general ‘Mad Rob’.

Our hero escapes the secret military facility in Nevada and enters the ‘Old Joe’s’ restaurant asking everyone inside to board the doors and windows but it’s too late, the monsters are at their doors.

I loved the fact that the graphic novel offers some extra pages like documents from the military, newspaper clippings, even the menu of the restaurant to read. It was a fun touch and added to the story, enriching it, giving us a bit more background for our characters.

After surviving the restaurant attack, our hero, Otis, the soldier who escaped the base, joined by Joe and Nance, ends up in the ghost town called Dead water. Here they meet a loner, Gage, and his dog, Spirit. Gage tells them that this nightmare already happened once before, a very intriguing piece of information that leaves us wanting for more.

The artwork is very minimalist, think black and white, charcoal style, therefore the characters look more like silhouettes, and many times it feels like they lack personality, or it gets hard to keep track of who is who. However, the characters that matter are somewhat easily distinguished by certain shapes and particularities. It was a very interesting choice of art.

Honestly I wanted more, a continuation, it ended with lots of questions and even more potential. I would’ve loved to see Otis’ journey through the Fallout, especially since this infection seemed to be far older and had more lore to it. The ‘News from the Fallout’ is the titular name Otis chose for his first broadcast about this spreading infection and would’ve been interesting to see more of his episodes on the radio, like people listening to it while he’s out there on adventures. Maybe it will be expanded in the future.

Many, many thanks to Chris Condon & Jeffrey Alan Love, Image Comics, and NetGalley for the ARC. This is a voluntary review, reflecting solely my opinion.

What a neat story! I really enjoyed this one.

The story itself is about a bomb being set off at a base in Nevada. The bomb released some ash that, when inhaled, turned the soldiers into these crazy, murdering zombie-like people.

The artwork is unique in using silhouettes for the most part. I really enjoyed the difference using that.

Highly recommend this one!

Thank you #NetGalley and Image Comics for #NewsfromtheFallout

It’s 1962. You’re a member of a small Army group selected to test a weapon. At the last minute, though, the test is moved. Thus begins News from the Fallout. No one nearby will ever be the same again.

The artwork in this book perfectly captured the mood of the story. It felt kind of claustrophobic at times, and it also evoked a sense of confusion, much like the characters felt. The ending was quietly brutal, too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC. This review contains my honest, unbiased opinion.

nuclear and then apocalypse is literally my fav genre. so this comic is ... perfect! at first, i didn't really fancy the black and white art. but as the story goes on, i realized it actually fits the vibe perfectly. it makes everything feel even creepier. though honestly, i kinda wish it was more graphic, showing more of the gore and horror.

At root, a zombie story, but one with enough twists that it might already have felt new: it takes place in the vast open spaces of Nevada, the ghost towns and lonely diners and military bases. And because it's 1962, there's atomic tests underway, and a loopy general with a hint of Strangelove or Edge Of Darkness to get things underway. Further revelations follow, and the subtext of how easily Americans can be seduced by a messianic void that looks like an authoritative man would have been timely even before the current iteration announced the resumption of said tests. But the real revelation is Jeffery Alan Love's striking art, nightmarish monochrome that's often stripped back to stylised silhouettes yet still conveys a surprising amount of nuance and characterisation, even as it artfully obscures certain other details (the protagonist's tough ride, for instance, seems baffling at first, but then you realise that's because his race is not made explicit – a novel way of reminding us, since apparently too many people still missed the memo, quite how stupid it is to judge someone on hue instead of what they say and do). When so many creator-owned miniseries are blatantly pitches for screen adaptations, I love to see stuff that's this thoroughly comics.

(Netgalley ARC)

News From The Fallout #1 opens with a gripping Cold War horror premise and immediately pulls you into a bleak, irradiated world where silence and shadow do most of the storytelling. Jeffrey Alan Love’s stark black-and-white artwork is stunning and unsettling, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels both timeless and deeply eerie. The creative restraint in dialogue and exposition gives the issue a haunting, dreamlike quality, where every panel feels deliberate and loaded with tension. It is visually bold, atmospheric, and completely committed to its tone, making for a memorable and striking opening chapter.

Where this debut shows its limitations is in how spare the narrative feels. The story is so minimal that some moments land more as impressions than fully grounded beats, and readers looking for stronger character context or a clearer foundation may find themselves wishing for more substance beneath the excellent style. That said, the sparse approach does serve the mood, and the intrigue it builds sets the stage for something bigger. If future issues expand the world and deepen the emotional stakes to match the aesthetic strength, this series could become something truly special.

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

I really enjoyed the plot and writing in this series. Including the report excerpts was a great choice as it added more information to the story without clogging the pages up with too much text. The art choices made in this book worked really well for the story being told. I liked the choices to just use black and white, shades of gray. It highlighted how dreary it was and almost felt like an ash cloud from the explosion. Also, choosing just to have the characters appear as silhouttes added to the setting. It made everything feel more bleak and scary. Overall, I really enjoyed this comic series.

In 1962, a nuclear test gone wrong brings red ash that turns soldiers into feral monsters led by “Mad Rob.” Survivor Otis escapes to Old Joe’s diner, but the horror follows him.

This was an interesting read. I liked the artwork, it was much different from other graphic novels. The black and grey tone added tension to the story.

The story line is something I love so much! I enjoyed it so much. I love that there some part where they tell back story of the town. Small details about the story plot. The art is amazing!!!

Comics are not my usual genre but I just loved the cover - it is so well done and really made me feel all alone in a world that was forgotten and I had to read it. Even with its quick pace, the story was compelling and memorable. I closed this wishing there were more chapters to expand on the story. I am sitting here wanting to dive into a full series.

This volume collects the six issues of News of the Fallen, a cross between cifi and zombies in black and white, although for me it is completely terror: for the zombies, for the madness, for the mine, for the development... And peppered with interpersonal relationships that give a little sense to why people respond as they respond.

The drawing, in black and white and giving little prominence to the faces of the characters, accentuates the horror of the situation.

And I don't know if it's just me, but I've also seen a few winks to H.G. Wells.

In the 1960s an event that would rival something from The Twilight Zone, changed, and ended many lives. General Mccoy of the US Army ordered an unauthorized atomic test and allowed his squadron to be its guinea pigs. Blood red ash fell upon them, heads exploded, and everyone lost their absolute minds, except for Private Fallows. He was smart enough to wear a gas mask, and it ended up saving his life, only to then have his compatriots attempt to kill him before he could flee to safety. If there is anywhere that is safe now...
This was a gritty, horror and sci-fi comic that I thoroughly enjoyed. I really liked the little articles and letters interspersed between that gave more background to it all.

#ThxNetGalley #ChrisCondon #JeffreyAlanLove #NewsfromtheFallout

"News from the Fallout" is a mesmerizing and unforgettable journey through a haunting, post-apocalyptic landscape. Chris Condon's gripping storytelling pairs perfectly with Jeffrey Alan Love's atmospheric illustrations, creating a reading experience that is both deeply emotional and visually stunning.
The narrative is evocative, filled with moments of raw humanity and surprising hope amid desolation. Condon's characters are authentic and complex, and the worldbuilding draws you in with its originality and somber beauty. Love’s artwork brings a visceral sense of atmosphere, immersing readers in the stark yet captivating wasteland.
I was completely hooked from the first page to the last. This book lingers long after you close it—thought-provoking, beautifully crafted, and wholly unique. A must-read for fans of speculative fiction and graphic novels alike!"_

For someone who loves horror I honestly never really thought to consider comics as a source of good horror media. I'm just glad that I was proven wrong with the exact comic.

I thought the idea of corrupt military paired with nuclear fallout paired with sci-fi horror was incredibly well done. It's not something I would have thought about myself, but it really works out well for the reader. There was no lack of creepy vibes in this comic especially paired with the art style of strong shadows and the black and white theme. I thought the way the chapters were laid out in the beginning was especially artistic and was a good surprise!

I think the only thing I could really add as a note would be that a pop of color or two would be especially nice while reading, but that's me really just being picky.

Black and White and HORROR All Over!

News From the Fallout is pure atomic nightmare fuel. This story by Chris Condon is a stark, stylish horror story that feels like The Twilight Zone colliding with Cold War paranoia. Set in 1962 Nevada, a nuclear test goes catastrophically wrong, unleashing a contaminant that turns soldiers into grotesque, zombie-like monsters. Chris Condon keeps the tension razor-sharp, letting silence and dread do the heavy lifting, while Jeffrey Alan Love’s haunting black-and-white art makes every page feel like a relic pulled from the ashes of history. It’s eerie, cinematic, and deeply unsettling. It will make you lose track of time as you devour the pages and get lost within the story. Tracking progress and reading news articles interspersed throughout. It is a slow-burning apocalypse that grips you from the first panel and doesn’t let go. If you love horror that’s as atmospheric as it is terrifying, this one’s a must-read.