I honestly really enjoyed the first two stories in this graphic novel of short horror stories. I found the last story to be much, much harder to follow and, as a result, very challenging to get through. There is much more dialogue and much less illustrative exposition. I would definitely try this author again, tho, because the first 2 stories were very intriguing.

My thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for an advance copy of this graphic novel that looks at the things we lose when we find ourselves messing with the unknowable, our sense of self, our sense of what the meaning of things are, and even maybe loss of all we care for.

I have loved science fiction for almost all my life. I am a believer in a lot of things, mainly because I have been sure about things before, and found myself wrong more often than right. Cryptids, why not, we are constantly finding new things in nature, to balance out that that is being wiped out. Aliens, sure why not. Ghosts, same thing. I am happy to be proved wrong or right, just give me proof. I have not had anything either creature, UFO, UFP, or even friendly ghosts. Though I have met a few people who say they have. Some one can tell are just selling something, some kind of believe, but not enough to do anything about it. The last bunch, two people particularly, have seen things that changed them. Their life was once normal, than became abnormal, and nothing can ever be the same. They weren't abducted, but something in them is missing now. This graphic novel reminded me a lot about them. Little Visitor & Other Abductions is a graphic novel written and illustrated by Adam Szym about aliens, strange encounters, strange rituals, and how this events can change lives, and maybe even end them.

The graphic novel features three stories. The first is Little Visitor, and is a visual documentary of the making of a film, that ended badly. The time is the past and E.T. is breaking box offices. In a country behind the Iron Curtain, the decision is made to copy the film. Lacking money, and film technology, they create a small alien suit and begin casting. A young boy is chosen, by the security forces possibly, who reacts quite strongly to the alien suit. The second story is A Cordial Invitation. A young woman and her father are looking for work in the Depression. Their truck blows four tires, and they find themselves stranded in the desert. Soon they separate to find help, and as the daughter begins to look for her father, she finds she is a part of a masked ball to ring in the New Year, a masked ball that might not be from her time. Frolicker is the final story a tale about men, angry young men and a festival that happens yearly, and might lead to bad things.

A creepy collection of stories. The stories are very European in flavor, sort of like Heavy Metal magazine from the 80's. Each is different, and even told in different ways. The first two are quite good, I like the feeling of dread and the knowledge that something bad is going to happen, but there is no stopping it. The last story was good, but I wish it might have been longer, just to clear some stuff up. Again that is just me. The art is very good. The black and white is perfect for this collection stories that would be familiar on Twilight Zone or Outer Limits. Szym is very good at setting scenes, captureing the weirdness and letting the art fill in the blanks.

A nice spooky collection, which is really well illustrated, that left me wanting more. I was unfamiliar with the work of Szym, now I am looking forward to reading more.

The stories felt really samey. By the majority of the way through the 3rd, I felt like I kind of knew what was coming and that predictability kind of ruined the enjoyment for me.

I felt like the stories I enjoyed more from this (such as the second one, A Cordial Invitation) led me to believe there would be a pay-off to some particular plot points which weren’t delivered on, making it fall a little flat.

I did have points I enjoyed (such as the premise of the first story, Little Visitor, being told through interviews with a horror film crew) but overall it just didn’t work for me as an anthology.

Little Visitor is well drawn and very creative. I enjoyed these stories and the art included, but I did feel a little confused while reading. While these stories are expertly drawn and interesting, they were difficult for me to follow at points.

3.5 stars. This is a collection of 3 stories and I'm really not sure if they are connected or not (other than the overall theme of the unknown and space. The stories: Little Visitor (5 stars), A Cordial Invitation (3.5 stars), and Frolicker (1 star). The art work is great but Little Visitor is the clear star of this collection--an excellent and unsettling story. Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC

A delightfully creepy collection of three short stories about alien abduction in this graphic novel.

The blurb refers to “the negligence and malice that allows it to happen”, and in all three stories, the abductions are somehow invited or allowed rather than being entirely imposed and “other”. This adds to an excellent sense of dread and conspiracy.

The plot in each story unfolds at a satisfying pace, with just the right amount of foreshadowing. My only niggle was that I got a bit muddled with the storytelling in the third story, and a few times had to revisit some earlier panels when I realised there had been a change of scene or perspective, but this is a minor gripe. The meticulous black and white artwork is a perfect match for the stories, which are dark in feel as well as visually shadowy and ominous. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Thank you #NetGalley and Oni Press for the free review copy of #LittleVisitorOtherAbductions without obligation. All opinions are my own.

Little Visitor and Other Abductions doesn’t hold your hand. It drags you straight into the weird, the cold, and the quietly horrifying, then leaves you there to squint at what’s lurking in the shadows. And honestly? I loved it.

The three stories: Little Visitor, A Cordial Invitation, and Frolicker each scratch a different kind of itch. Alien abductions, yes, but more than that. There’s a creeping emotional rot threaded through every page. It’s not about the aliens. It’s about what we ignore, what we allow, and how easy it is to look away when something wrong is dressed up in tradition or charm or ceremony.

I couldn’t help but notice a strong undercurrent of Slavic or Russian cultural layers throughout. Names like Kostya, Lluda, and Anatoly felt deliberate, grounding Little Visitor in what seemed to be a warped foreign Twilight Zone episode.

In A Cordial Invitation, the dialogue, especially at that eerie little party, echoes the strange civility and thinly veiled menace you find in The Master and Margarita or Anna Karenina.

It’s not obvious.. but if you've studied Slavic history or live in the culture, then some things will probably stand out to you when you read it.

Frolicker is the wildest of the three, and the one that left me the most unsettled. The narrator’s bitterness, the cultlike vibe of his community, and the grotesque reveal at the end, all of it lands with the kind of bleak clarity that only works when the writing is this restrained. The corn-husk skin? Very interesting.

The artwork is scratchy, textured, expressive in that perfect, simple way. It complements the tone without overpowering it. I enjoy comics that use these textures, but I do think there was a little room for expansion of the color palette.

This is one of those rare books that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto something secret. I wasn't expecting the Slavic lean, but it did add another layer to dig into and consider.

I’d like to read more from Adam Szym. There's something here.

Something weird, quiet and worth exploring again.

I really enjoyed the first story in this collection. It was so ominous and creepy with a slightly ambiguous ending that left me with a little bit of chills. On the other hand, the other two stories were very mid for me and lacked a lot of interest and cohesive story telling.

Three sci-fi horror graphic novellas in one volume, with one working very well for me, and the other two not so much.
I wasn't sure about the black and white illustrations at first, but ended up finding them to be effective, especially in the second story which was my favourite. I really enjoyed the chilling and creepy tale of a girl looking for her father.
With the other stories I got a little confused with the story-telling unfortunately.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book.

The book contains three stories with the central theme being abduction. The first story "Little Visitor" was my favorite with its documentary style of storytelling. The second story "A Cordial Invitation" felt like it dragged on and I was waiting for it to end. The third story "Frolicker" left me confused and I think it should it have been as long as "A Cordial Invitation" in order for things to be made a little clearer.

I'm a fan of the illustration style and I think the book overall would work better in hard copy over an ebook format.

The book concludes with a behind-the-scenes section written by the author that I really enjoyed.

Little Visitor & Other Abductions brings you three dark and unsettling tales that will leave you with far more questions than answers. In these stories abduction does not lead to adventure but is a reminder that we live in a cruel and uncaring universe. I would recommend this to those who love an upsetting atmospheric read and don't care if nothing is ever clearly explained.

This book is weird in the best way. Adam Szym brings together three unsettling stories-one about a cursed film production, another about a girl who stumbles on something alien in the desert, and a third about a strange harvest festival with even stranger influences. The art is fantastic-dreamlike, expressive, and just the right amount of creepy. There’s a quiet, eerie vibe running through the whole thing that really sticks with you. If you're into *The Twilight Zone*, *The X-Files*, or just like your horror a little off-kilter and thoughtful, this is absolutely worth checking out.

I have to admit that I did not finish it. It has a very unsettling start. I kept wondering if something really twisted was going to happen, so I could not finish it. I am so sorry, but I was not expecting something like this.

Thank you to NeGalley for my Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.

It's always a little hard to review a book with 3 very different stories in it. The first story was 5 stars, the second story was 3 stars, and the last story confused me. But for anyone who likes a good X-files like story, this is a good book to read.

The style and atmosphere of this graphic story collection could be described as Junji Ito meets X Files. But it shouldn't. It is a disappointment because I would have been obsessed had this worked.

The art style and the vibes are there, but the storytelling did not work for me. Each story had leaps and gaps that made it feel like the author was trying to lean into the Unknown, but instead, it just resulted in a confused reader. I felt like I was missing something important at the conclusion of each story.

I would be curious to maybe try something else from Szym, because I feel like the potential is there. But this may well just be an author that doesn't work for me.

Little Visitor & Other Abductions is a delightfully oddball graphic novel that delivers three bite-sized alien abduction stories with just the right mix of weird, witty, and wonderfully eerie. Think The Twilight Zone meets The X-Files—but with even cooler art and less commitment.

The illustrations are super cool and packed with personality, perfectly matching the quirky, sci-fi vibes of each tale. It’s original, easy to fly through, and makes extraterrestrial horror feel oddly charming. If you're into stories about little green men or just want a fun, fast read with great visuals, this one’s a no-brainer. Highly recommend for fans of the strange and speculative.

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for providing a free of charge ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a debut graphic novel from Adam Szym, collecting the Ignatz and Bram Stoker Award-nominated graphic novella “A Cordial Invitation” along with two other stories. Adam Szym’s black and white art compliments the darker tone of these three thought-provoking short tales.

Revolving around the subject of alien abductions, the fear of the unknown, and the fear of loss. These tales deal mainly with people’s response to the aliens, and how they impact on the lives they touch. These short tales are perfect for fans of the X-Files and Blue Book.

I really enjoyed this comic anthology. Centering around aliens, it definitely brings to mind the Twilight Zone or the X-Files, but it isn't derivative in any way. I loved the art style. Recommended!

Thanks to NetGalley for the free ARC! Very eerie and gross but beautiful. This set of four stories all focusing on changing selves were similarly theme but very different and will stick with me

Little Visitor and Other Abductions is a work that captures the interest with the appearance of its appearance, as well as with the situations and the atmosphere that surrounds all its content. A must read if you are looking for aliens and odd situations.
Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for this advanced reader's copy.