Excommunicated #1 — Jeremy Robinson and Tiago Palma Launch an Unholy Partnership

When a nun and a demon are both cast out by their respective realms, they have no choice but to team up. Vault Comics’ new series from Jeremy Robinson and Tiago Palma turns a simple premise into a terrifying thrill ride.

The premise is elegant in its simplicity. A botched exorcism doesn't just fail; it backfires in a way that displaces both parties. The nun is excommunicated from the Church, stripped of her standing and perhaps her faith. The demon is excommunicated from Hell, cut off from its power source and home. Suddenly, they are both outsiders in a world that wants them gone, and they are the only ones who can understand each other’s unique plight.

Jeremy Robinson brings his knack for high-concept thrillers to the supernatural, grounding the divine and demonic in a very human struggle for survival. But it is Tiago Palma’s art that truly sells the unholy nature of this pairing. Known for his work on X-Men United, Palma has a way of making every panel feel alive and textured, bringing a visceral weight to both the holy and the damned. Seeing his hand on the pencils here promises a visual experience that is as beautiful as it is disturbing.

If you enjoy stories where the line between savior and sinner gets beautifully blurred, this debut is a must-read. It’s a fresh take on the exorcism genre that respects the mythology while playing fast and loose with the rules. Trust me on this one: the chemistry between these two unlikely allies is going to keep you turning pages just to see if they can trust each other before the real threat catches up.

Keep an eye on the cover game for this one. Vault has been pulling some incredible talent, and the Flaviano cover is a standout piece that captures the duality of the protagonists perfectly. It’s the kind of art that makes you want to frame it, and given the buzz around this third printing, these issues are moving fast. It’s a great time to jump in on the ground floor of a series that feels like it’s going to stick around.