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This is the 37th issue of Vicious Shivers,
a (mostly) weekly newsletter for fans of my work. Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president.
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No newsletter last week, and I'm sorry about that.
I knew it was going to be tough to pull one together during C2E2, but I thought I might have the audacity to make it happen. I did not. I had intended to write it before heading down to the show floor Sunday morning, but late Saturday night a publisher invited me to a breakfast meeting that I couldn't pass up. Then, I thought I might send the newsletter out Monday or Tuesday, but... despite vitamin infusions and hand sanitizer and not shaking hands and washing my hands incessantly... I got hit with after-the-convention con crud that knocked me completely out of commission for six days. Even now, I can barely sit upright for more than a half hour. I might as well celebrate that minuscule progress by getting this edition out!
The convention (despite being a germ factory) was a good time. I met a lot of readers. I signed a lot of books.I spent time with some of my favorite people in the world. I talked to several editors and publishers about possible projects. I left Chicago feeling hopeful and inspired.
Being sick only kicked, like, 75% of that inspiration out of my system.
Productivity this week has been zilch-nada-nothing-oh-dear-God-how-will-I-make-ends-meet, but sometimes that's how it goes. I'm dragging myself out of the grave today and doing my level best to get back on top.
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Last time, I mentioned worrying about my belt test in martial arts. Well, the test came and went, and I’m happy to say that I nabbed my next belt! I’m still a beginner, just getting started, really, but it’s still a big deal for me. I’ve taken various martial arts classes over the years, and I’ve always—always—quit out of frustration or anxiety or disenchantment. This time around, I WANTED to quit. It would have been a lot easier. But I didn’t. For once, I stuck with it. The next time the Mortal Kombat theme song springs unbidden into your mind, spare a thought for me. I like to think of myself as a Scorpion, but maybe I’m more of a Sub-Zero.
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FINAL ORDER CUTOFF ALERT!
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The FINAL ORDER CUTOFF for ROGUE PLANET #1 is tomorrow! IF you want to make sure you get this book, PLEASE contact your comic book retailer and let them know that you want it. Pre-orders are absolutely vital these days. With so many books coming out, customer pre-orders can help a retailer decide what books to stock. They'll order a copy for you, but they might also order a few more for the shelves!
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I received an update on the Creator Curated Editions of Regression. Several copies have already been sold, and only a few more (fewer than five, I believe). So, now is the time to order one of these unique beauties!
A Custom Bound Hard Cover Book collecting the 15 issues series from Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert. Featuring a new cover by Danny (including a newly colored sigil on the back), signed by Cullen and Danny, and a unique sketch by Danny inside each volume. We’ll also include a couple of surprise extra features in each copy!
The Creator Curated Edition will be limited to 20 copies or less. Purchase now to reserve a copy. The books will be complete late Spring 2020 and will ship immediately following.
This edition will also be the first of several featuring work by Cullen Bunn. Expect more over the next two years!
$175 plus shipping.
You can order yours HERE.
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I promised you more interviews! And C2E2 delivered! I spoke with a ton of amazing comics journalists. Some of the results have already started rolling out!
Dynamic Forces - Cullen Bunn mines terror from a world with no star in sci-fi thriller, ‘Rogue Planet’
Details on the upcoming series ROGUE PLANET abound in this interview!
Pop Cult HQ - Cullen Bunn C2E2 Interview
One of several interviews from C2E2. This time around, I talk ROGUE PLANET and SHADOWMAN!
Monkeys Fighting Robots - C2E2 Aftermath: Cullen Bunn Talks Voodoo And SHADOWMAN
Another C2E2 interview! This one diving deep into the mythology of SHADOWMAN!
Galactic Dads - Creator Interview: Cullen Bunn
A fun podcast interview wherein I discuss comic books and dad life!
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TALES FROM HARROW COUNTY 4
After taking care of the banshee, Bernice hunts down the source of recent disturbances discovers an old woman with a very personal motive behind raising the dead with a ghostly song--and a darker force manipulating it all.
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ROKU Trade Paperback
In order to save a life, she'll have to kill a lot of people. Roku hits her mark in a bloody thrill ride with New York Times bestselling writer Cullen Bunn (Venom) and stunning artist Ramón F. Bachs (Detective Comics)! Collecting ROKU #1-4.
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In 2020, I have written--
490 pages of comic book scripts.
4 short stories
3 outlines for upcoming comic scripts
6 lettering passes
3 new comic book series proposals
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As of right now, these are the events that I know I’ll be attending in 2020. More will be announced soon!
March 20 - 22 — Planet ComicCon, Kansas City MO
April 4 - Signing at Chops Comics, Lawrence Kansas
May 2 — Free Comic Book Day, Powers Comics, Green Bay WI
July 31 - August 2 — Scares That Care Charity Weekend, Williamsburg VA
October 17 - 18 — Memphis Comic Expo, Memphis TN
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This week I'm...
Reading - BOURNE OF THE DEEP by Michael Patrick Hicks. This was an advance look at the book, but I hightly recommend you watch out for this one. This is the second book in the series. If you haven't read THE RESURRECTIONISTS, go order it now! It's cosmic horror and a great occult investigator in a unique setting!
Watching - DOCTOR SLEEP: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT. Enjoyed the movie quite a bit. For some reason, it gave me the strangest nightmares.
Playing - Not this week, but the last game I played was BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL. The haunt was SAW-inspired. And I was the sole survivor.
Listening To - SKELETON CREW By Stephen King on Audible.
Drinking - Lots of Nyquil.
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WEBSITE - If you haven’t been there lately, you should check it out. I’ve started posting a lot more content and news on the site.
TWITTER - This is the best place to interact with me online. My handle is @cullenbunn
PATREON - Here, I post a serialized novel, a serialized comic book, short stories, and other cool materials.
THE BUNNGALOW - A regular podcast in which my wife Cindy and I talk about comic books, our lives, and just about everything in between.
THIS NEWSLETTER - If you received this e-newsletter via a forward, you can sign up for it yourself at this link. You can also read archived editions here.
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