Pretty Hate Machine #1
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| Writer | Ryan O'Nan, Tim Seeley |
| Artist | Paolo Armitano |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Thomas is in so much pain. As if high school wasn’t hard enough, when his father is killed in a freak accident, and his mother begins to take refuge in the company of his uncle, Thomas is visited by a ghoulish kid named Luther with knives for hands and rows of teeth like an ancient shark who tells Thomas his father was murdered and that anything his mother and uncle tell him is a lie. Thomas doesn’t know who or what to believe. Does he believe his friends, teachers, and mother, who tell him grief isn’t for the faint of heart, but it will pass? Or does he believe the demented Luther who pulls Thomas through a bloody whirlwind of conspiracies, more
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Capes & Tights - Justin Soderberg
Apr 01, 2026Pretty Hate Machine is a horrifying blend of grief, conspiracy, and mystery terrifyingly crafted by Tim Seeley & Ryan O’Nan and gruesomely illustrated by Paolo Armitano. This debut issue of Pretty Hate Machine gets under your skin in the most brutal and grotesque way. Read Full Review
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10
Nerd Initiative - Eda Thomas Bagwell
Apr 08, 2026Seeley, O’Nan, Armitano and Stevens all worked together to create a beautiful and horrifying take on a Hamlet-like story that would surely make Shakespeare himself proud. If you love tense tales of revenge, murder, devious beings and a dash of teen-angst, this is the run for you! Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Alex Schlesinger
Apr 07, 2026I really enjoyed Pretty Hate Machine #1, I thought it was a fun, terrifying, exciting debut and it made me pumped to read the rest of the series. O'Nan and Seeley's writing is stellar, and draws you into the story immediately. One of the only complaints I have is that I would have loved to spend at least a few panels with Thomas' mom and uncle, ostensibly the true "villains" of this tale. Regardless, Armitano's evocative art paired with the writers skilled character development and dialogue make this a strong debut for Mad Cave's newest horror comic. If you are a fan of Hamlet, revenge stories, or just love classic Nightmare on Elm Street-esque teen horror, I'd highly recommend you check out Pretty Hate Machine. Read Full Review
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9.0
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Apr 08, 2026Pretty Hate Machine #1 sets the tone for what this series has to offer. The mystery and intrigue give way to the horror and gore then back again. There is enough revealed that you can follow the story, well also leaving enough to mystery to hook you in for the ride. This is a solid mystery horror book and should be on the top of your list if those genres are what you’re looking for. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Crusaders - Al Mega
Apr 05, 2026Pretty Hate Machine #1 doesn’t ask for your attention it rips it out of your chest and leaves claw marks behind. If you like your horror ugly, bloody, emotional, and loaded with psychological venom, put this one on your pull list immediately. Mad Cave came out swinging, and this book bites hard. Read Full Review
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