A Lovely Way To Burn Graphic Novel Heats Up with Issue #2 on the Horizon

NFD NEWS
Jul 8
2 min read

Noir Interactive Studios has officially lit the match on its comic book adaptation of A Lovely Way To Burn—and readers are feeling the heat. After a striking debut issue that introduced Lucy Morningstar and her descent into fire, ash, and fury, the studio has confirmed that Issue #2 is coming soon.

🔥 A Stunning Debut

The first issue of A Lovely Way To Burn sold over 15,000 digital copies within weeks of its release, making it one of the most successful indie comic launches from a Black-owned game studio in recent memory. Told in cinematic black, red, and white noir art, the comic expands the lore of the game world while standing strong as a story of its own.

Readers were captivated by:

The haunting beauty of Lucy Morningstar, a Black woman warrior with tightly coiled hair, scarred skin, and fire running through her veins.
The bold use of symbolism and sin, with demonic forces pulling her deeper into an inferno of revenge.
The introduction of Sodom and Gamora, her infernal hellhounds, and Marbus, a fallen angel with secrets of his own.

📖 What’s Coming in Issue #2

While no firm release date has been revealed, the studio has confirmed that Issue #2 is complete and in the final polishing stages. Early teasers suggest:

A deeper look at Lucy’s mother and the cost of damnation.
The origin of the Damnation Shards.
Flashbacks to Ashen Village, Lucy’s ruined home world.
An appearance from Pride, the golden-haloed demon king—one of the seven rulers of sin.

Issue #2 will expand the mythos and give fans a first glimpse into the looming Ivory Citadel, the divine realm twisted by ego, perfection, and lies.

🎨 A Style Unlike Anything Else

The comic continues Noir Interactive’s bold visual signature:

Red and black palette with bursts of hellfire and holy gold.
Noir cinematic layouts that evoke films like Sin City, but with a spiritual, apocalyptic edge.
Realistic portrayals of Black skin, features, and textures, putting Lucy front and center as a powerful, divine figure forged in flame.

🗣️ What the Fans Are Saying

“Lucy Morningstar is the new face of vengeance.”
“This is what happens when Black women tell their own stories.”
“Feels like a graphic novel and a gospel at the same time.”

🔥 From Comic to Controller

The comic is more than just companion material—it’s an integral part of the universe Noir Interactive is building. Every panel adds context to the upcoming game, giving fans deeper emotional stakes before they ever pick up a controller.

With bosses like Wrath, Lust, and Pride, and plotlines exploring divine betrayal, stolen souls, and the nature of power, the comic is laying the narrative groundwork for one of the most ambitious indie action-horror games in development.

🛑 Final Word

The fire has only just begun. With A Lovely Way To Burn Issue #2 on the way, Lucy Morningstar’s path through sin, loss, and vengeance will burn brighter—and darker—than ever.

Stay tuned. The next page could be your last.