Oni Press has released a preview of the lettered pages of Cullen Bunn & Arjuna Susini's LAMENTATION #2.
The press release follows:
Media Release -- Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning comic book and graphic novel publisher, is proud to present the first look inside the second, 48-page chapter of this summer's giallo-inspired descent into terror of the from veteran storyteller Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Harrow County, Basilisk) and rising star Arjuna Susini (Made Men)!
Trapped within the Requiem Theater, lead actress Jennifer fights for her life and freedom as threats encroach from the worlds outside and within the play. When the mysterious Prince Razide selects her as his bride, new dangers emerge, and she still doesn't know who—or what—lies beneath the prince's mask. And, soon, Razide himself will take center stage to cross the threshold into the unholy darkness that lies just beyond…
Featuring covers by Yanick Paquette (Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman: Earth-Two) and John Bivens (Dark Engine, Old Wounds), don't miss the next essential installment from horror master Cullen Bunn and rising star Arjuna Susini when LAMENTATION #2 stalks into comic shops on June 7, 2023!
BUT FIRST: Just in time for Free Comic Book Day 2023, the suspense begins in LAMENTATION #1, the 48-page opening act of Bunn & Susini's collision of supernatural terror and gothic suspense – on sale
May 3, 2023, with covers from Ringo Award nominee Maan House (Nightfall Double Feature), Eisner Award nominee Yanick Paquette (Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman: Earth-Two), and acclaimed artist Kyle Hotz (Web of Venom, Immortal Hulk)!
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LAMENTATION #1 (of 3)
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by ARJUNA SUSINI
Colors by HILARY JENKINS
Letters by SIMON BOWLAND
Cover A by MAAN HOUSE
(Diamond: MAR231738 | Lunar: 0323ON309)
Cover B by YANICK PAQUETTE
(Diamond: MAR231739 | Lunar: 0323ON310)
Cover C by KYLE HOTZ
(Diamond: MAR231740 | Lunar: 0323ON311)
Full Art Variant (1:10) by MAAN HOUSE
(Diamond: MAR231741 | Lunar: 0323ON312)
B&W Variant (1:15) by YANICK PAQUETTE
(Diamond: MAR231742 | Lunar: 0323ON13)
B&W Variant (1:20) by KYLE HOTZ
(Diamond: MAR231743 | Lunar:0323ON314)
ON SALE MAY 3, 2023 | $6.99 | 48 pgs. | FULL COLOR
LAMENTATION #2 (of 3)
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by ARJUNA SUSINI
Colors by HILARY JENKINS
Cover A by YANICK PAQUETTE
(Diamond: APR231719 | Lunar:0423ON263)
Cover B by JOHN BIVENS
(Diamond: APR231720 | Lunar:0423ON264)
B&W Variant by YANICK PAQUETTE
(Diamond: APR231721 | Lunar:0423ON265)
ON SALE JUNE 7, 2023 | $6.99 | 48 pgs. | FULL COLOR
(Lunar FOC: 5/14/23 | Diamond FOC: 5/15/2023)
***RETURNABILITY ALERT: Retailers, all issues of LAMENTATION will be returnable for qualifying retailers — please check your Diamond and Lunar online resources for more information.
"LAMENTATION #1 Sets the Stage for a Great Horror Comic" 9/10 - Geek Tyrant
"Lamentation #1 is a Darkly Glamorous Tale of Bone-Splintering Horror" - Capes & Tights
About the Company
?The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group is a premier comic book and graphic novel publisher located in Portland, Oregon. Merged with Lion Forge Comics in 2019 but established in 1997, Oni Press publishes a thoughtfully curated line of award-winning original and licensed graphic novels and comic books for readers of all ages. Notable titles from the Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group include: The Tea Dragon Society, Sheets, Gender Queer, A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns, Scott Pilgrim, and Adult Swim's Rick and Morty™.
