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Lamentation #1
From the mind's eye of master storyteller Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Basilisk) and rising star Arjuna Susini (Made Men) comes a darkly glamorous tale of bone-splintering terror at the intersection of shadow and light... dream and nightmare... life and the grim specter of Death himself.
After weeks of grueling rehearsals, a new production is set to begin at the famed Requiem Razide's Lament, three acts of gothic horror set inside a haunted castle with a story that some say is more than mere fantasy. Under the stern rule of a dedicated but temperamental director, the script seems to be ever-changing, and, more mysterious still, our lead actress has found herself cast in the role of a lifetime without so much as an audition.
After weeks of grueling rehearsals, a new production is set to begin at the famed Requiem Razide's Lament, three acts of gothic horror set inside a haunted castle with a story that some say is more than mere fantasy. Under the stern rule of a dedicated but temperamental director, the script seems to be ever-changing, and, more mysterious still, our lead actress has found herself cast in the role of a lifetime without so much as an audition.
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43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 3, 2023
About the author
Cullen Bunn
2,058 books1,076 followersCullen grew up in rural North Carolina, but now lives in the St. Louis area with his wife Cindy and his son Jackson. His noir/horror comic (and first collaboration with Brian Hurtt), The Damned, was published in 2007 by Oni Press. The follow-up, The Damned: Prodigal Sons, was released in 2008. In addition to The Sixth Gun, his current projects include Crooked Hills, a middle reader horror prose series from Evileye Books; The Tooth, an original graphic novel from Oni Press; and various work for Marvel and DC. Somewhere along the way, Cullen founded Undaunted Press and edited the critically acclaimed small press horror magazine, Whispers from the Shattered Forum.
All writers must pay their dues, and Cullen has worked various odd jobs, including Alien Autopsy Specialist, Rodeo Clown, Professional Wrestler Manager, and Sasquatch Wrangler.
And, yes, he has fought for his life against mountain lions and he did perform on stage as the World's Youngest Hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime, and he'll tell you all about it.
Visit his website at www.cullenbunn.com.
All writers must pay their dues, and Cullen has worked various odd jobs, including Alien Autopsy Specialist, Rodeo Clown, Professional Wrestler Manager, and Sasquatch Wrangler.
And, yes, he has fought for his life against mountain lions and he did perform on stage as the World's Youngest Hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime, and he'll tell you all about it.
Visit his website at www.cullenbunn.com.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 21, 2023
"48 pages of fear!" says the cover. It also says "Cullen Bunn", so you know that's not going to happen.
We get a double emission (parp, parp) from the Bunniverse, a gothic story within a story. Both stories are dull, so far, but who knows, maybe The Hardest Working Man In Comics will pull it out of the (cliché-)fire in the second issue.
The art is.. rough. Too rough.
We get a double emission (parp, parp) from the Bunniverse, a gothic story within a story. Both stories are dull, so far, but who knows, maybe The Hardest Working Man In Comics will pull it out of the (cliché-)fire in the second issue.
The art is.. rough. Too rough.
October 19, 2023
I love Gothic stories and this graphic novel delivers. Lamentation is about an actress, Jennifer, who saw an ad for a part in a three act play called Razides Lament. Unfortunately, she gets the part without even auditioning. This was an enjoyable graphic novel with excellent illustrations.
August 7, 2026
Nothing much happened in this comic, but it did have an evocative feel, reminiscent of the 1960s horror movies, especially the gothic ones.
May 7, 2023
2023 - 365 Days of Horror
Day 127: Well I’m surely getting acquainted with the work of Cullen Bunn without intending too. Off to an interesting start. I seriously thought this would be a one and done given the 48 page count. Bring on the second act.
Day 127: Well I’m surely getting acquainted with the work of Cullen Bunn without intending too. Off to an interesting start. I seriously thought this would be a one and done given the 48 page count. Bring on the second act.
September 24, 2023
Thank you to netgalley for making it possible for me to get an advanced copy.
I don't usually dabble in graphic novels, but this is a 'gothic horror' so I thought why not? Stormy story on a stormy sunday morning. Took me less than hour to read. Very fun and different pace from other horror stories.
I actually loved the artwork by Arjuna Susini. It was beautifully colored with vibrant colors by Hilary Jenkins.
Spoilers Review:
Jennifer, a 20-something year old actress answers a casting call at what seems to be an abandoned theater. Little does the young and desperate for a part-actress know, she has entered the twilight zone...wait...no just a haunted/damned play theater. The story flip flops between this alternate limbo reality where other young actors who wandered into the theater are rehearsing their parts in a non-stop loop of a play that re-writes itself and the play's scenes in the castle.
As we come to find, there are alternate plays and realities inside this play house.
I am curious to see where the next parts continue as the first issue does stand up as solo spooky short story.
I don't usually dabble in graphic novels, but this is a 'gothic horror' so I thought why not? Stormy story on a stormy sunday morning. Took me less than hour to read. Very fun and different pace from other horror stories.
I actually loved the artwork by Arjuna Susini. It was beautifully colored with vibrant colors by Hilary Jenkins.
Spoilers Review:
Jennifer, a 20-something year old actress answers a casting call at what seems to be an abandoned theater. Little does the young and desperate for a part-actress know, she has entered the twilight zone...wait...no just a haunted/damned play theater. The story flip flops between this alternate limbo reality where other young actors who wandered into the theater are rehearsing their parts in a non-stop loop of a play that re-writes itself and the play's scenes in the castle.
As we come to find, there are alternate plays and realities inside this play house.
I am curious to see where the next parts continue as the first issue does stand up as solo spooky short story.
October 14, 2023
Beautiful art and intriguing ghost story that harkens back to gothic horror classics.
I read it in one sitting then flipped back and re-read it to make sure I caught everything. The characters and the story certainly illicit strong emotions from the reader. I wanted Jennifer to succeed even when I, like her fellow actors and crew, had given up hope early on.
Loved the twists and turns it took and how disorienting the flipping between the play and the reality was.
Well done.
I read it in one sitting then flipped back and re-read it to make sure I caught everything. The characters and the story certainly illicit strong emotions from the reader. I wanted Jennifer to succeed even when I, like her fellow actors and crew, had given up hope early on.
Loved the twists and turns it took and how disorienting the flipping between the play and the reality was.
Well done.
June 20, 2023
this was a good first issue. Definitely makes me want to read the rest of this mini series.
June 4, 2026
**Comic**
An ambitious comic with a complex plot that only partially stinks the landing. The atmosphere is strong though, and the art is both dynamic and highly expressive.
An ambitious comic with a complex plot that only partially stinks the landing. The atmosphere is strong though, and the art is both dynamic and highly expressive.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews