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July 15, 2014
New Comics This Week – 7/16/2014
Three new books this week! I hope you’ll check them out!
THE REMAINS #3
The dead grow restless when Cole Jensen is near. Birdie senses the potential threat the hired man presents for her family, but her parents aren’t listening. As the strange curse spreads like a cancer across the small farm, Birdie learns a cruel and terrible truth: some secrets are meant only for the dead.
MAGNETO #7
Magneto is on a one-man mission to safeguard the future of mutantkind by any means necessary. So far, he’s done so by eliminating human threats…
But what happens when it’s MUTANTS who pose a threat to their own species?
Will Magneto cross a line and raise his hand to his own kind? And if so, just how far will he go?
THE SHADOW #0
Secrets of the Shadow’s past are revealed as he meets Houdini! The Shadow infiltrates sanctum of an esoteric society of murderous magicians who are hellbent on escaping the ultimate trap–death itself! In order to thwart their plans, though, he must evade twisted traps and solve spellbinding puzzles. A good–or evil–magician never reveals his secrets… but the Shadow knows.
July 7, 2014
New Comics This Week – 7/7/2014
A new issue of THE EMPTY MAN (issue 2) comes out this week!
Agents Langford and Jensen have uncovered a hidden Witness Cult in the middle of American suburbia they suspect is behind the kidnappings plaguing the country, but will they catch up to Markoff and Patient Zero before the Empty Man virus strikes again?
And if you want a preview, here ya go!
July 4, 2014
Sinestro Interviews
It seems like I’ve been talking a lot about SINESTRO lately. That’s fine by me, because I’m super excited about the series and about what’s coming up for Sinestro and his Corps!
Give these interviews a read for loads of behind-the-scenes details, hints of things to come, and secrets aplenty!
Comicosity – Cullen Bunn Casts a Shadow on SINESTRO
ComicVine – Cullen Bunn Gets Dark on Sinestro
Newsarama – SINESTRO Writer Talks New Yellow Corps Members, Fall LANTERNS Event
July 1, 2014
X-Position: Magneto
Every now and then, CBR offers readers the chance to pose questions about their favorite mutants. This week, I fielded questions about the Master of Magnetism–Magneto! With AXIS looming on the horizon, there’s lots to learn about the Red Skull, Rogue, the Scarlet Witch, and Magneto’s own convictions!
June 30, 2014
New Comics This Week – 7/2/2014
A new issue of MAGNETO hits the stands this week, and it’s a whopper!
Whatever you do, don’t skip to the end of this issue!
Magneto is on a one-man mission to safeguard the future of mutantkind by any means necessary. So far, he’s done so by eliminating human threats… But what happens when it’s MUTANTS who pose a threat to their own species? Will Magneto cross a line and raise his hand to his own kind? And if so, just how far will he go?
Talking Godzilla: Catclysm
Does Godzilla work best as a hero or a villain? What are my favorite Godzilla movies? Why are truck stops so important?
These questions and more are answered in my recent interview with Comic Book Resources!
Check it out when you have a moment!
You can order GODZILLA: CATACLYSM now from your favorite comic book store. Make sure you do so!
June 26, 2014
Third Eye Comics – Pick Three!
Wanna watch a couple of minutes of me wandering around an awesome comic book shop and geeking out over awesome comics? Well, here ya go! Third Eye Comics in Annapolis has been letting visiting creators do a little shopping–asking them to pick up three books they’ve never read! It’s never a bad idea to try new books, so I loved the experience. Check out the video and let me know what you think of my selections!
June 24, 2014
Magneto and Deadpool New Printings!
A few of my Marvel books have gone to second and Third Printings. If you’ve missed these books the first time around (and why didn’t you pre-order?) you can still get them!
MAGNETO #1 and #2 are getting Third Printings.
MAGNETO #3 and #4 are getting Second Printings.
DEADPOOL VS. CARNAGE #3 is getting a Second Printing.
As noted earlier, THE EMPTY MAN #1 has also gone into Second Printing. If these are books you’re after, definitely let your retailer know so they can order and hold them for you!
The Empty Man #1 Second Printing!
Did you miss THE EMPTY MAN #1 the first time around? Well, you’re in luck! The book is going into a Second Printing!
June 24, 2014 - Los Angeles, CA - Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is excited to announce that the debut issue of its newest horror limited series, THE EMPTY MAN, has sold out at the distributor level. This is the seventh time in 2014 a debut issue from the publisher has sold out, following EVIL EMPIRE, DEAD LETTERS, LUMBERJANES, THE WOODS, BEE AND PUPPYCAT and BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA. BOOM! has rushed to a second printing like it was fleeing from a disease! Created and written by Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Magneto) and illustrated by Russ Manning Award nominee Vanesa R. Del Rey (HIT), THE EMPTY MAN is an eerie, J-horror-inspired crime procedural story about a mysterious disease with an unknown cause, and, even worse, no known cure.
Comic book fans should bear in mind that first printings of THE EMPTY MAN #1 may still be found at their local comic shop. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one!
“THE EMPTY MAN is our first time working with Cullen Bunn and the experience has been as rewarding as we expected,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “When Cullen came to us with this brilliant idea for a horror series we knew that pairing him up with Vanesa and her visceral artwork would be a prime-time event. These are two exceptional talents at work on a story that’s utterly suspenseful and haunting. Even though we’re sold out at the distributor level there are still some copies to be found at various retailers, and we’ll be delivering a second printing as quickly as possible.”
It’s been one year since the first reported case of the Empty Man disease, and no drug has been able to slow its progress. The cause is unknown, and the symptoms include fits of rage, hideous hallucinations, suicidal dementia, followed by death, or a near lifeless, “empty” state of catatonia. As murder cults rise nationwide, the FBI and CDC enter into a joint investigation of the Empty Man, hoping to piece together clues to stop the cult and uncover a cure.
Praise for THE EMPTY MAN #1:
“The one thing worse than knowing when to be afraid is NOT knowing, and that’s the beauty of THE EMPTY MAN. ” - IGN
“Equal parts The Following and The Andromeda Strain, BOOM! Studios’ creepy new title THE EMPTY MAN makes for a chilling read.” - Newsarama
“Cullen Bunn and Vanesa R. Del Rey weave an ominous tale with meticulously laid ground work, a fast-paced script, and atmospheric artwork.” - Comic Book Resources
“An awesome introductory issue, THE EMPTY MAN #1 has a lot of potential going for it with the story’s mix of cults, serial killers, and police procedural.” - Bloody Disgusting
“It’s an inventive horror story that makes great use of world-building writing and rough, noir-ish artwork to give a look at a world just close enough to ours that it is truly terrifying.” - Multiversity Comics
“THE EMPTY MAN reads like a late 1970s, early ‘80s word-of-mouth artifact of found horror, a castoff paperback or something a seventh-grader brags about having seen on VHS while visiting a distant relation.” - Comics Bulletin
“This is a great book, with the promise of more greatness to come.” - Comicosity
THE EMPTY MAN #1 second print ships with a new cover by Scott Newman and carries a retail price of $3.99 under Diamond order code MAY148124. It is anticipated to be in stores on July 23rd. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Usecomicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one!
June 23, 2014
New Comics This Week (6/25/2014)
A couple of new books this week!
SINESTRO #3
Sinestro’s daughter, Soranik Natu, is back at her father’s side, whether she likes it or not! But does she actually believe in the destiny that Sinestro sees for her? And what will Sinestro’s newest Yellow Lanterns think of serving alongside a despised Green Lantern?
And… wrapping up my latest Deadpool limited series…
DEADPOOL VS. CARNAGE #3
Will Carnage spread Deadpool all over the landscape?
Or will Deadpool talk the scarlet sociopath’s ear off?
Find out in the conclusion to the 2014 Insanity Cup!
