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April 12, 2014
The Remains Interview
This week, THE REMAINS issue 2 came out on ComiXology. If you haven’t checked out the series yet, now’s the time! Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive for this tale of terror and you can buy the first two issues for less than a buck each!
Here’s what some reviewers had to say:
“This comic is creepy as Hell.” — Comicosity
If you want a little more information about where this story came from, check out this interview I did with Pipedream Comics!
April 3, 2014
Wizard World St. Louis
This Friday and Saturday, I’ll be attending Wizard World St. Louis! You can find me at Table C20. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend on Sunday due to a scheduling conflict.
I’ll be at my table most of the time on Friday and Saturday, but you can find me at one panel on Saturday afternoon.
2:30 – 3:15PM HOW TO WRITE COMICS WITH CULLEN BUNN, JAI NITZ, KEVIN HUIZENGA, AND DANNY FINGEROTH
Accomplished comics writers Cullen Bunn (Wolverine; Avenging Spider-Man,) Jai Nitz (Green Hornet; Kirby Genesis: Silver Star,) Kevin Huizenga (Ganges; Amazing Facts and Beyond) and Danny Fingeroth (Deadly Foes of Spider-Man; How to Create Comics from Script to Print) show and tell you how to write comics and graphic novels, going from initial idea to outline to script to finished story. Plus, the panelists will answer your questions about both the creative and business sides of the comics writing profession, including how to find an artist to work with (hint: a comics convention is the number one place!) and how to write exciting dialogue! (ROOM 144)
I hope to see you at the show!
April 2, 2014
The Shadow of Houdini
Official Press Release
Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce the signing of Cullen Bunn, who will pen a Shadow tale where he meets the elusive magician Houdini! And you can expect more to come from Dynamite and Cullen Bunn in the future!
“I’ve long been a fan of pulp heroes, and the Shadow was my introduction into that world,” says writer Cullen Bunn. “I remember my dad recounting adventures of The Shadow he had heard on the radio as a boy. And my dad could do the best imitation of the Shadow’s laugh! I like to think that he’d get a real kick out of me contributing to the legacy of the character. I know I couldn’t be more thrilled. In this tale, we see the Shadow infiltrating a secret society of magicians who are willing to do anything to lay claim to what might be the most forbidden of secrets. As the Shadow evades devious deathtraps, we learn that he has a connection to the greatest magician of all time.”
In 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.
“We’ve wanted to work with Cullen for years, but knew it had to be something special,” says Dynamite CEO / Publisher Nick Barrucci. The Shadow #0 is that book, and fans will be amazed at the story that Cullen is telling. Happy to say that while this is our first project with Cullen, there are more to come.”
“Cullen is a fantastic writer and this should be the start of many projects with him here at Dynamite” – Joseph Rybandt, Senior Editor
March 25, 2014
Days of the Dead, Sixth Gun Style
Oni Press has announced a new mini-series in the world of THE SIXTH GUN! As with THE SIXTH GUN: SONS OF THE GUN, this series is a prequel of sorts, co-written by Brian Hurtt.
THE SIXTH GUN: DAYS OF THE DEAD
Summer 2014
Comics supergroup Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Mike Norton, and Bill Crabtree spin a prequel yarn to the ongoing The Sixth Gun series, uncovering how the villainous Pinkerton Jesup, and Sword of Abraham priest Brother Roberto became embroiled in a race to thwart the awakening of the monstrous god Yum Kimil in this spin-off to the critically acclaimed fantasy-western saga!
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In a couple of days, I’ll be heading to Emerald City Comicon in Seattle! You can find me at table S-02, where I’ll be stocked up on trades and hardcovers of THE SIXTH GUN, THE DAMNED, and the (just released) HELHEIM!
You can find me at my table most of the show, but I’ll also be at a couple of panels throughout the weekend:
FRIDAY
The Nerdist Writers Panel
Room: HALL A (611-614)
Time: 3:30PM – 4:20PM
Join host Ben Blacker (co-creator, The Thrilling Adventure Hour) as he talks about the process & business of writing comics. Joining Ben will be Greg Rucka, Cullen Bunn, Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue DeConnick.
SATURDAY
Dynamite 10th Anniversary: The Best in Barbarians and Sci-Fi!
Room: 2B
Time: 12:00PM – 12:50PM
Join the Dynamite gang and their star-studded line-up of creative talent for an hour of explosive power! Gail Simone raises the banner with Red Sonja! Bill Willingham creates a brand-new Steampunk world in Legenderry! Fred Van Lente punches machines to death with Magnus: Robot Fighter! Get the latest news right from the source, as the Dynamite team gives you a dynamic glimpse behind-the-scenes!
The Oni Press RevolutiONIze Comics Panel
Room: TCC 301
Time: 6:00PM – 6:50PM
Join Director of Publicity John Schork and Editor in Chief James Lucas Jones as well as a fierce cabal of top Oni Press creators as they announce new titles, show off current titles, and generally thrill and amaze. Free high fives with admittance!
March 24, 2014
Raising Two Kinds of Hel(l)
Oni Press has announced several new projects for 2014, including a couple of new books from me!
First up, we’ve got the return of Rikard, Kadlin, Bera, and Groa in BRIDES OF HELHEIM!
Coming October 2014
Cullen Bunn, Joëlle Jones, and Nick Filardi return to their smash hit Viking horror/fantasy series Helheim! Alone in the wilderness and living in seclusion, the Viking warrior Rikard is confronted once again by black magic and arcane monstrosities. But this time, Rikard seeks vengeance against the warlock who was once master to the witches who wove our undying hero’s bloody fate.
Also in October–HELLBREAK, a new ongoing series, will debut!
Not black ops. The blackest of ops. A group of elite soldiers has been recruited by the shadowy Kerberos Corporation for a series of special missions—breaking souls out of Hell and returning them to their bodies… and replacing the evil demons possessing their mortal shells here on Earth.
A gothic, action-packed vision of Hell in a new ongoing series that evokes Inception and Aliens by way of John Carpenter from the creative forces of writer Cullen Bunn, artist Brian Churilla, and colorist Jordie Bellaire!
March 12, 2014
Planet Comicon
This weekend, I’ll be at Planet Comicon in Kansas City! I’ll be set up in Artist’s Alley, so if you;re in the area, please stop by and say hello. It’s a really terrific show!
I’ll also be participating in a couple of panels, including:
Friday 3:00 – 3:50
Comics Without Capes 2504 2
Leading comics creators discuss crafting successful series outside the superhero genre.
Saturday, 12:00 – 12:50
Marvel: Your Universe
Get the latest from some of your favorite Marvel creators!
Saturday 2:00 – 250
Deadpool Double Dare 2504 8
Deadpool creators display a dynamic dose of Deadpool discussion.
March 7, 2014
Interview Roundup!
March has come in like a lion… made of interviews. I’ve been talking to a lot of folks lately… about MAGNETO, THE REMAINS, THE EMPTY MAN, and SINESTRO! Here’s where you can get the scoop on these projects!
Heave Media Interview: THE REMAINS
We spoke about my inspiration for the series, why rats are creepy, and how Birdie is a departure from Drake Sinclair.
USA Today: Magneto a Conflicted Soul in New Series
All about the darkness within good ol’ Magneto!
Marvel Q & A: Deadpool, Carnage, and Magneto
Anti-heroes and villains galore in this interview about my Marvel projects!
Comicosity: Cullen Bunn Digs Deep With MAGNETO
An in-depth interview about the master of magnetism!
The Nerdist: Cullen Bunn Talks His New Boom! Studios Series, THE EMPTY MAN
A first discussion about my upcoming horror series.
SJP: Cullen Bunn Talks About New Horror Series, THE REMAINS
The Slack Jaw Punks talk to me about THE REMAINS, Deadpool, and more!
Bunn Crafts Creepy, Suspenseful Tale
I spoke with the Lebanon Daily Record about THE REMAINS. Lebanon may be a relatively small Missouri town… but that makes them an extra special horror audience!
Where Monsters Dwell Episode 282
A great broadcast about everything creepy, so it’s the perfect place to discuss THE REMAINS and much of my other work!
More EMPTY MAN Secrets Revealed!
The idea for THE EMPTY MAN came to me while I was on a road trip. Long drives often put me in the “idea zone” (THE TOOTH and HELHEIM came to me on similar trips). I drove down a stretch of highway lined with an old, tangled barbwire fence. Every so often, I’d see a piece of tattered plastic sheeting that must have blown off the back of a truck. The sheets clung to the barbwire, and they flapped in the wind like strange phantoms. For some reason, the phrase “The Empty Man made me do it” popped into my head, and I couldn’t shake it. Now, several years later, I finally get to tell the story that sprung up from that weird phrase.
I took some time to talk to The Nerdist about the upcoming series. Check out the interview here.
February 27, 2014
A Contagious Insanity? A Hint of Things to Come…
Here’s the cover (by the awesomely talented Vanessa R. Del Rey) of a new project I’ll be working on with Boom! No details yet… but expect them soon.
