Nightmare Fuel, Issue 231

ISSUE 231: I DECLARE… A SCRIPTPOCALYPSE!

And you better start swimmin'
Or you'll sink like a stone
For the times they are a-changin'

—The Times They Are A-Changin’
Bob Dylan

Been singing that song (not out loud, because no one wants to hear that, but inside my skull) a lot lately. I’ve been singing it because, my friends, times are changing. For you. For me. For everybody.

Longtime readers of this newsletter will not be surprised to hear that the last couple of years have been, on a personal and professional level, full of—“change” isn’t quite right—upheaval for me. The good news? I’ve always been skilled when it comes to adapting, with rolling with the punches (recent panic attacks notwithstanding). Frankly, I’m too damn stubborn to just give up.

And there are some massive changes still coming. Some of them are, yes, part of my big plans for 2024, plans that have been met, thus far, with varying degrees of success. Some of these changes, though, cannot be described. Not because I’m being coy. Not entirely. But because I don’t know how they will shake out in the least. I thought I knew what was happening, then I got a call that is the equivalent of a punch-monkey right turn. 

What I’m saying is I’m on pins and needles here waiting to see which of these opportunities—if any—actually comes together. 

All I can say for sure is that the upheaval is ongoing. 

Or at least I hope it is. 

Otherwise… what am I swimmin’ for?

Not completely unrelated to the changes coming my way, I’ve decided this week is a Scriptpocalypse. No phone calls. No meetings. Hardly any breaks. Just scripting, from early in the morning ‘til late at night. I have a ton of pages I want to script in the coming days, and I’m really looking forward to making this happen. 

The scripts I’m working on this week involve six guns, science ninjas, mercs, fae kingdoms, and more!

Wish me luck! I’ll see you on the other side!

The pre-launch page for THE FARAWAY #2 is now up and running. You can follow the page to make sure you don’t miss out on the campaign when it launches. If you happened to miss the campaign for the first issue, you’re in luck! We will be offering issue 1 along with issue 2 this time around. 

ARKHAM HORROR #1

Life was all just one big game to adventuring socialite Jenny Barnes. That was, until her sister was abducted by a dangerous cult. Although Jenny thwarted the cultists sacrificial endeavors, and battled the eldritch monsters at their command, the high priestess Abigail Olmstead fled—and took Izzie with her. Private investigator Joe Diamond may not understand Jenny’s story but he understands loss. Joe and Jenny must work together and follow the clues to find Izzie, but more horrors await them in Arkham, Massachusetts, and time appears to be running out...

Written by Eisner-nominated master of horror Cullen Bunn.

The first comic-based addition to the Arkham Horror universe — a Lovecraft Horror from entertainment leader Asmodee, featuring a cooperative adventure board game, cooperative living card game, and several tie-in novellas.

I’ve been wanting to write this comic for a long damn time. It’s something that has been in the works with other publishers and with other editors, and I’m so thrilled that I finally get to play in this world!

GATCHAMAN #1 (Second Printing)

The triumphant return of Gatchaman, the iconic Japanese animated franchise of a five-member, bird-themed superhero team, known to Western audiences as Battle of the Planets!

A mechanical terror has descended upon numerous cities and the world's greatest scientists are disappearing. Our only hope: Science Ninja Team Gatchaman! As they battle these machinations from the international terrorist organization known as Galactor, their strength, willpower, and even vehicles are pushed to the absolute limit. If they fail…who's waiting in the wings to take their place? The first exciting issue in an ongoing series that expands upon the original anime series!

I’ve been amazed by the response to this series. If you missed the first issue when it first came out, here’s your opportunity to snatch up a copy!

This week, I’ve been watching a lot of crime movies. BABY DRIVER, which I liked a lot (and with which I think DRIVE would make an awesome double feature); LOVE LIES BLEEDING, which was absolutely nothing like I expected (in a great way); and KNOX GOES AWAY, which was terrific (and heartbreaking). 

All events are subject to change at a moment’s notice, but here is where I’ll be appearing in the next several months!I 

August 7, 2024 - Whiskey and Words, Best of Luck Beer Hall, Springfield, Missouri

September 7, 2024 - Cursed City Con, San Antonio, Texas

October 4 - 6, 2024 - AuthorCon 4, St. Louis, Missouri

October 26 - 27, 2024 - Cowtown Comic Convention, Fort Worth, Texas

All Year Long - KICKING ASS AND TAKING NAMES, Worldwide

THE SHOCK SHOP - My online store, where you can find exclusive covers you can only get directly from me!

PATREON - Here, I post a serialized novel, a serialized comic book, short stories, and other cool materials.

CULLEN'S AMAZON STORE - Listen! If you have a local comic shop or bookshop, PLEASE visit them and order your books from them. If you don't have a shop, though, or if you can't get my books from your local bookseller for some reason, this Amazon shop has tons of options.