Indie Challenge

CGS: Episode 173 (August 28, 2006)

August might almost be over, but it's not too late to check in with one of our Indie Challenge creators. Meet Cullen Bunn, writer of the Damned. Is he a horror writer? Gross-out story teller? Or children's author? You decide. Also hear the nominees for the 2006 Harvey Awards! (1:19:11)

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(01:46) Indie Challenge
We talk with Cullen Bunn, writer of the Damned 5-issue mini-series from Oni Press.

(02:29) On Cullen's love of the horror genre, getting into writing and

bringing the Damned to comics.
(16:05) On artist Brian Hurtt, Wizard World Chicago and being a 3-time

winner for the World Horror Convention Gross-Out Contest.
(25:35) On some of Cullen's favorite movies, his POW! Moments

column and advice for new horror writers.
(32:38) On what spooks Cullen Bunn, conventions and the wrap-up.

(41:57) Comics Talk
A look at the Amazing Fantasy #15 starring Spider-Man reprint being released in newspapers.

(45:57) Stump the Rios
Sponsored by Atomika: God is Red. Submitted by Apreche.

(57:59) Convention Talk
The Harvey Awards will be presented at the upcoming Baltimore Comic-Con hosted by Kyle Baker. We take a look at the 2006 Nominees.

(1:09:47) TV Talk
More comments on Stan Lee's Who Wants to be a Super-Hero?.

(1:13:30) Comics Podcast Network
Derek Coward presents the Noisy Awards.

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