{"id":8283,"date":"2018-08-21T12:56:55","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T17:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=8283"},"modified":"2018-08-21T12:56:55","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T17:56:55","slug":"cullen-bunns-the-empty-man-returns-at-boom-studios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2018\/08\/21\/cullen-bunns-the-empty-man-returns-at-boom-studios\/","title":{"rendered":"Cullen Bunn\u2019s THE EMPTY MAN Returns at BOOM! Studios"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 20, 2018)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0BOOM! Studios announced today the return of superstar writer Cullen Bunn (Bone Parish, Harrow County<\/em>) to one of his most popular creations in\u00a0THE EMPTY MAN #1<\/strong>\u00a0in November 2018. Teaming with artist Jes\u00fas Herv\u00e1s (Lucas Stand, Clive Barker\u2019s Hellraiser<\/em>), this new ongoing comic book series delivers terrifying new horrors, perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike, in the world that captivated fans worldwide and led to a feature film adaptation currently in production at 20th Century Fox.<\/p>\n

Debuting in 2014,\u00a0The Empty Man<\/em>\u00a0captivated readers as Bunn and Eisner Award-nominated artist Vanesa R. Del Rey (Redlands<\/em>) introduced their unflinching look at a dystopic version of the world we know, where a terrifying disease has taken on almost deific connotations. 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 cults rose nationwide, the FBI and CDC entered a joint investigation of the Empty Man, hoping to piece together clues to stop the cults and uncover a cure.<\/p>\n

Now,\u00a0THE EMPTY MAN #1<\/strong>\u00a0brings reads back to a nation still in the grips of the terrible Empty Man pandemic. Government quarantines are mandatory, so for Melissa Kerry, one of the afflicted, the next step should be to isolate her\u2014but those who enter the system are never seen again. Melissa\u2019s family won\u2019t let that happen. All they have to do is care for her, keep her worsening condition a secret\u2014and they\u2019ll do anything, trust anyone, to keep her safe.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy am I writing this book now? I guess I could say the Empty Man made me do it,\u201d said Cullen Bunn. \u201cThe original run of\u00a0The Empty Man<\/em>\u00a0came out during a time of great uncertainty and fear in my life. The story, with its air of surreal dread and horror, seemed to mirror a lot of what was going on in my head. It’s only fitting, then, that we return to\u00a0THE EMPTY MAN<\/strong>\u00a0now, during another strange and uncertain time in my life. Maybe unease and unpredictability and restlessness are part of the sorcery that calls\u00a0THE EMPTY MAN\u00a0<\/strong>into existence. I always knew it would come back. The story is so much larger and stranger than the tale that’s already been told. If you haven’t read the original limited series, don’t despair. The new book sets everything up for you. There’s a new mystery to be solved and new horrors to be revealed. And, for those of you who have read the original series, there will be plenty of connective tissue to grab onto. The world of\u00a0THE EMPTY MAN\u00a0<\/strong>is only getting weirder as the influence of this terrifying unseen force continues to spread.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe horror genre has always been one of my favorites, first as a reader and spectator and later as an artist, so I\u2019m excited to join\u00a0THE EMPTY MAN<\/strong>\u00a0family. Not only is this the kind of story I enjoy personally, but I get the opportunity to work with Cullen Bunn, who\u2019s created such a hypnotic and disturbing series.\u201d said Jes\u00fas Herv\u00e1s. \u201cDrawing terror is always fun because it has its own codes and allows you to explore very experimental, creative ways. Vanesa really did an amazing job in the first series, so joining the party to continue in her artistic footsteps is an exciting challenge. The look of this book is inspired by a number of diverse sources, from Goya to HR Giger, and I\u2019m excited for fans to check it out!\u201d<\/p>\n

THE EMPTY MAN<\/strong>\u00a0is the latest release from BOOM! Studios\u2019 eponymous imprint, home to the critically-acclaimed licensed comic book series and ambitious original series, including\u00a0Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Bone Parish, Abbott, Coda, Mech Cadet Yu, WWE\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Klaus.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a challenge to think of a voice in comics more synonymous with horror than Cullen Bunn, and\u00a0THE EMPTY MAN<\/strong>\u00a0is a perfect example of why,\u201d said Eric Harburn, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. \u201cThis is a smaller, more personal story than the original limited series, and it\u2019s all the more haunting for it. Cullen has found new ways to peek inside the darkness of our own selves, and Jes\u00fas, Niko, and Ed brilliantly capture the terrors lurking around every corner in a world that seems like it may be teetering on the edge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Print copies of\u00a0THE EMPTY MAN #1<\/strong>\u00a0featuring a main cover by Del Rey and a variant by Herv\u00e1s will be available for sale in November 2018, exclusively at local comic book shops (use\u00a0comicshoplocator.com<\/a>\u00a0to find the nearest one). Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.<\/p>\n

For continuing news on THE EMPTY MAN and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to\u00a0www.boom-studios.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow\u00a0@boomstudios<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter.<\/p>\n

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