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Family Tree #1 — The Apocalypse Starts at Home!

11/26/2025
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🌳 Family Tree #1 — The Apocalypse Starts at Home! 🌍

Comic Review / First Impressions / Breakdown


When an eight-year-old girl begins transforming into a tree, her family is thrust into a nightmare that starts in their own home and spreads to the edges of society. In this video, we dive deep into Family Tree #1, written by Jeff Lemire with art by Phil Hester, and talk about why this debut issue delivers mystery, horror, emotion, and world-ending stakes — all at once.


From the moment the transformation begins, her single mom, rebellious brother, and possibly unhinged grandfather set out on a desperate road-trip across America searching for a cure. But the deeper they go, the weirder and more dangerous things get — with fanatic cults, mercenaries, and paparazzi all hunting the girl… each with their own terrifying agenda.


This review covers:

✔️ Story breakdown & themes

✔️ Artwork style and tone

✔️ Why this comic hits hard emotionally

✔️ Whether Family Tree #1 is worth picking up


If you love comics that blend horror, mystery, and raw family drama, this issue might shoot straight onto your pull list.


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📚 Series: Family Tree #1 (2022)

✍️ Writer: Jeff Lemire

🎨 Artist: Phil Hester

🖼️ Publisher: Image Comics


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