The Pudding Blog
November 8, 2024
"The last five years of my life, perfectly captured in a single panel".

The Upshot Is
November 8, 2024
This book does a great job of pulling you into it almost instantly...
First Comics News
November 7, 2024
"This series is the type that knows how to make a good impression as Kelly Sue DeConnick and David Lopez, known for their run on “Captain Marvel,” reunite for this new creator-owned series that mixes magic, comedy, and surreal fantasy with a hefty amount of respect for heavy metal".
November 7, 2024
"The energy was everything I needed the day I read it, and if it stays this good, will go down as one of my favorite books ever"!
Comic Book Club
November 7, 2024
"You won’t read another comic book this week — and quite likely this month, or even this year — like FML #1 ..."
Next Issue Podcast
Comicon.Com
November 6, 2024
"Crafting a debut issue that could easily slot into the realm of being called perfect is not an easy task, but ‘FML’ #1 sure makes it seem pretty simple. A delightful tale full of life, energy, all-too real situations, and a cast of characters just trying their best in a way that easily resonates for so many of us. All wrapped up in a really striking and colorful artistic package. 10/10 "
Deeper Issues Nerd-Cast
November 6, 2024
Gonk Bonk
November 5, 2024
"Kelly Sue DeConnick returns to Dark Horse Comics with FML, a fresh coming-of-age comic that blends teenage angst with the rebellious spirit of heavy metal music. Reuniting with her Captain Marvel collaborator David López, DeConnick crafts a story that merges fantasy, supernatural twists, and the chaotic energy of youth. With Dark Horse delivering a string of exceptional indie releases lately, FML stands out as another unique, charm-filled addition."
Dave Richards Writes Awesome Stuff
November 4, 2024
The visual nature of comics and the unique way they are created means writers are often mixologists and the stories they tell are potent concoctions of multiple ideas, tones, genres, and inspirations. Indeed, some of my favorite comic stories have been cocktails of disparate elements that might not seem like they’d taste great together, but when blended by a storytelling mixologist and the artist that brings their vision to life you’ve got something unique and special.
Books with Pictures Podcast
October 30, 2024
SKTCHD
October 16, 2024
"FML is a tricky book to sum up. Part of the pleasure of reading this terrific first issue is the sense of never being quite sure in what direction it's going to go in next ... it's a witty, personal, and heart-wrenching coming of age tale with a Portland punk rock twist.
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Dark Horse Comics
September 27, 2024

FML, Kelly Sue DeConnick, David López, Cris Peter, and Clayton Cowles genre-defying apocalyptic odyssey about a group of metal kids who face a medley of bizarre foes and encounters in Portland, Oregon during a worldwide pandemic begins November 6, 2024, but you can learn more about the series now through interviews, previews, and more! Check them out, and don't forget to subscribe to the series at your local comic shop
AIPT Comics
July 19th, 2024
A brand-new creator-owned series from the team that brought you ‘Captain Marvel.’

Echoing the comedy of “Bottoms,” the nostalgic pull of “Stranger Things,” and the coming-of-age journey in “Stand By Me,” DeConnick’s first return to creator-owned comics since Bitch Planet is an apocalyptic odyssey that speaks to the resilience of the misfit and the power of art.
The Hollywood Reporter
July 19, 2024
The scribe is teaming with her 'Captain Marvel' illustrator David López to create the surreal coming-of-age series.

"The duo is teaming up for FML, an eight-issue comic from Dark Horse due out in November.
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For DeConnick, the book is deeply personal, as her teenage son and daughter helped inspire the surreal coming-of-age series centering on the relationship between a mother and her son."