Bold statement: News from the Fallout is one of 2025 best horror comics. Crafted by writer Chris Condon and illustrated by Jeffery Alan Love, this zombie-esque monster story that sunk its claws into me with its eerie, unsettling atmosphere, and stunning visuals and never let go.
Interrupting your regularly scheduled broadcast to deliver a terrifying sci-fi story that takes place in Nevada in 1962 after a nuclear bomb test goes horribly awry.
In 1962 Nevada’s “Atomic Alley,” a nuclear bomb test goes horribly awry at the secretive Gaines Army Base and unleashes a contaminate into the atmosphere that turns people rotten. Otis Fallows, a private in the U.S. Army who is present for the test and is the only known survivor, flees the secret army base in search of a safe haven — but does such a place exist?
Condon reimagines the aftermath of an atomic bomb, where the soldiers present are transformed into terrifying, zombie-like creatures. This combination is stellar, as a fan of post-apocalyptic zombie style stories as well as the historical fiction, a blend of the two made for a great premise. While the idea of nuclear horror is not new, nor is zombies, Condon’s storytelling truly sets this story apart and as we go further into the story it evolves into something so much more.
We get the aftermath of the explosion, but also a history of why we are seeing what we are. Condon’s starts each chapter with a trip into the past to see how we got into the predicament we face in News from the Fallout. Each chapter felt like its own chilling story while also adding to the complete tale at hand. The ending left a bit of questions unanswered which could be a detriment to the series, but it felt just right for me when I closed the last page.
This dark, eerie tale that often speaks volumes without even having to say something in speech bubbles is something special. Condon’s plotting and Love’s illustrations have this keen ability to convey emotions, tension, and dread through subtle storytelling that creates a quick, yet impactful story. News from the Fallout‘s chilling atmosphere and minimalistic art style struck a serious chord with me in ways that I can even truly explain.
While Condon’s script is worth the read, it’s the artwork that made this story so impactful and special. Love’s distinctive and seamless artwork gives eerie life to News from the Fallout. His gritty illustrations pulled me into the story without having to use a ton of detail. This baron comic is a perfect place to showcase this style of artwork and it worked seamlessly with the story. The lack of detail and use of two-tone color intensified the dread and suspense felt on each page, creating a chilling and horror-infused read.
News from the Fallout is a nuclear-induced atmospheric horror story got me from the outset and didn’t let go. Jeffery Alan Love’s minimalistic and dark illustrations add an even more sense of dread and tension to the story making for a rounded reading experience. There is something special about this comic and you really have to read it to understand.
The collected edition of News from the Fallout hits local comic shops on March 17, 2026 and two-weeks later on March 31 at bookstores everywhere.
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