Cult of the Lamb: From Lamb Chops to Comic Shops - 'Schism Special' Incoming!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
*Cult of the Lamb* is getting a new comic book, *Schism Special #1*, which promises more dark humor and cultic drama from the perspective of our woolly protagonist. Expect power struggles and possibly a disastrous sacrifice or two.
Alright, mates, gather 'round the sacrificial altar. Remember *Cult of the Lamb*, that delightfully twisted game where you're a possessed lamb building a cult? Well, it's hopping back into the comic book world, and fair dinkum, it sounds like a right mess – in the best possible way.
Courtesy of IGN South Africa (big thanks to them for spotting this before I did!), we've got the lowdown on *Cult of the Lamb: Schism Special #1*. This isn't just any old cash-in, mind you. The same creative team behind *Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse* – writer Alex Paknadel (Red Goblin) and artist Troy Little (Rick and Morty vs. Cthulhu) – are back for another go. That's a good sign, right? It suggests they're not just phoning it in.
Oni Press, Devolver Digital, and Massive Monster are teaming up again too. This comic is a one-shot, 48-page beastie scheduled for release on October 29, 2025, priced at $7.99. So, mark your calendars. You've got a year to prepare your wallets – and maybe sacrifice a few… uh, I mean, donate some funds to your local comic shop.
But what's the story, I hear you cry? Buckle up. Apparently, after losing their first disciple (talk about a baptism of fire!), our Lamb is still trying to take down those pesky Bishops. However, they're not exactly nailing the whole 'cult leader' thing. New followers are rocking up, but the Lamb's too busy with the whole revenge quest to indoctrinate them. What's a lamb to do?
The One Who Waits, that creepy voice in your head (we've all got one, right?), is getting impatient. And when famine hits the cult, a rival emerges to challenge the Lamb's authority. Sounds like a recipe for divine (or perhaps diabolical) disaster. I’m picturing power struggles, backstabbing (literally, probably), and maybe a bit of ritual sacrifice gone wrong. What could go wrong, right?
Now, Alex Paknadel, the writer, said something interesting about the first comic, *The First Verse*. He admitted he wasn't much of a gamer before this project landed in his lap. He described the story as a “classic revenge fantasy” with “the seeds of truly epic tragedy.” It's an interesting angle – seeing the events of the game from the Lamb's perspective, their rise and fall. He implies the comic explores depths that the game only hints at. I reckon this new Schism comic will follow in the footsteps of its older comic sibling.
Also worth remembering, IGN's Tom Marks gave *Cult of the Lamb* an 8 out of 10, praising its blend of adorable and unsettling elements. He noted its combat might lack lasting appeal, but the cult-building aspect was a blast. A good summary that gets to the core of the game, fair dinkum.
So, what does this mean for us, the gaming faithful? Well, if you're a fan of *Cult of the Lamb*, this comic promises to expand the lore and offer a new perspective on the game's story. If you're new to the franchise, it could be a fun way to dip your toes in the water (just try not to drown in the blood). Either way, it's another example of gaming IPs breaking free from their digital shackles and exploring new mediums. Which, let's be honest, is always interesting to watch – even if it occasionally ends up as a slightly cursed board game adaptation.
Tags: Cult of the Lamb, Comics, Devolver Digital, Indie Games, Comic-Con 2025
Original article: IGN South Africa