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Regression (Single Issues) #1
Regression #1
Adrian is plagued by ghastly waking nightmares. To understand and possibly treat these awful visions, Adrian reluctantly agrees to past life regression hypnotherapy. As his consciousness is cast back through time, Adrian witnesses a scene of horrific debauchery and diabolism. Waking, he is more unsettled than before, and with good reason—something has followed him back. Adrian descends into a world of occult conspiracy, mystery, reincarnation, and insanity from which there is no escape.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 10, 2017
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About the author
Cullen Bunn
2,095 books1,055 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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May 10, 2017
Adrian sees messed up things that aren’t there – or are they? In an effort to help him, his friend Molly takes him to see a hypnotist but something terrible is unleashed after Adrian goes under. Poor bloke; seeing nightmarish hallucinations is one thing – having them manifest in real life and come after you is another!
After books like The Damned, Death Follows, Harrow County and now Regression, Cullen Bunn is carving himself out a reputation as King of the Horror Comic! If you’re familiar with the genre and/or Bunn’s previous books, Regression #1 is unlikely to knock your socks off but it’s not a bad start to an intriguing new series.
Artist Danny Luckert draws some damn gory scenes so be warned if you’re squeamish! Besides the graphic hallucinations though, a typical feature of adult horror comics, it’s a fairly unremarkable story in a standard set-up first issue. That is until the hypnotism scene when things become more interesting – hopefully an indicator of a great story to follow.
One weird detail that stuck out: Adrian seems to change his ethnicity from the cover to the interior: he’s white on the cover as well as in the sketches at the end of the issue but inside the comic he’s light brown-skinned, looking vaguely Hispanic or Asian - I don’t know what colourist Marie Enger was thinking or why nobody picked up on that! I don’t care what colour his skin is but be consistent!
Anyways, Regression #1 is a decent start for this new horror title - Bunn’s writing and storytelling is clear, Luckert’s art is pretty good - but nothing to get too excited about; might be worth checking out the collected edition over the single issues.
After books like The Damned, Death Follows, Harrow County and now Regression, Cullen Bunn is carving himself out a reputation as King of the Horror Comic! If you’re familiar with the genre and/or Bunn’s previous books, Regression #1 is unlikely to knock your socks off but it’s not a bad start to an intriguing new series.
Artist Danny Luckert draws some damn gory scenes so be warned if you’re squeamish! Besides the graphic hallucinations though, a typical feature of adult horror comics, it’s a fairly unremarkable story in a standard set-up first issue. That is until the hypnotism scene when things become more interesting – hopefully an indicator of a great story to follow.
One weird detail that stuck out: Adrian seems to change his ethnicity from the cover to the interior: he’s white on the cover as well as in the sketches at the end of the issue but inside the comic he’s light brown-skinned, looking vaguely Hispanic or Asian - I don’t know what colourist Marie Enger was thinking or why nobody picked up on that! I don’t care what colour his skin is but be consistent!
Anyways, Regression #1 is a decent start for this new horror title - Bunn’s writing and storytelling is clear, Luckert’s art is pretty good - but nothing to get too excited about; might be worth checking out the collected edition over the single issues.
July 19, 2017
This was actually really cool! I saw the third issue last week while I was at my LCS and it looked so cool I had to pick it up. I went through their back issues but they only had the second issue, so I had to order this from Midtown Comics.
If you like horror comics (though this particular issue wasn't that scary for me), then this is definitely worth checking out!
If you like horror comics (though this particular issue wasn't that scary for me), then this is definitely worth checking out!
May 27, 2017
Too early to tell but this first issue def peaked my interest.
July 15, 2017
Cool beginning, but there's an inelegance to the writing here that I can't really ignore. Might try another if I had more affection for the art.
December 14, 2017
Though I have no idea what's going yet right now, this first issue is intriguing. A man hallucinates insects and bugs and guts pouring out of people and has no idea why it's happening. These horror hallucinations happen in the midst of normal goings-on, such as a party at a friend's house. This is something that could play out stupidly, but Cullen Bunn so far adds enough mystery to leave readers wondering and adds touches of realism that help the story feel cemented.
Danny Luckert's art is nice and crisp, and Marie Enger's color's bring a brightness to this dark story. The art is realistic and the gore and guts are appropriately gross. Luckert pays very close attention to detail with his scenery and character expressions. He adds much more detail than your usual comic book artist, and this adds immensely to how enjoyable this comic is thus far. This is the type of story that walks a tightrope, however: it could get very easily spiral downward if not handled with care.
Danny Luckert's art is nice and crisp, and Marie Enger's color's bring a brightness to this dark story. The art is realistic and the gore and guts are appropriately gross. Luckert pays very close attention to detail with his scenery and character expressions. He adds much more detail than your usual comic book artist, and this adds immensely to how enjoyable this comic is thus far. This is the type of story that walks a tightrope, however: it could get very easily spiral downward if not handled with care.
January 30, 2019
Wow, I am instantly horrified and excited to see where Cullen Bunn is going to take this story! I feel like Adrian is frightened and totally relatable. Hypnotism is such a scary and exciting thing to write about too and imagining that it could go so horribly wrong and change your life is a very fun and unnerving.
September 18, 2023
What a gnarly introduction! I loved the body horror element and the idea of a past life coming back to haunt the current life. There's something to that where it feels so random and interesting, since it does not have to do with relationships or bonds with anyone but a shared soul through time. I definitely want to check out the trade!
May 11, 2017
I really loved this comic! It definitely has its gross-out and horror aspects, but the story itself is interesting and original. Even if you're not a huge fan of horror comics I would recommend this one because the premise is really intriguing. I'm looking forward to reading the upcoming issue.
September 6, 2019
Messed up and disgusting. I stopped reading after 3 pages because the art was so well done to be disgusting.. the storyline was to hard to get into because I was so disturbed by the imagery. I can’t do the other chapters.
May 10, 2017
Well, it did its job, I'm disgusted.
Question is... Are his past lives taking control of his body and acting through him?
Question is... Are his past lives taking control of his body and acting through him?
May 17, 2017
3.5 and a nice bit of grue.
June 19, 2017
so gross, beautiful.
Im so confused, but at the same time i want to know more
Im so confused, but at the same time i want to know more
February 22, 2021
I got issued 1-4 for $2. Can't wait to see where the series goes. I love horror comics. Great ending to keep me hooked. Not a big fan of the artwork though.
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