Regression #1

This comic leaves you with one massive cliffhanger that will have you count down the days until you can get your hands on the next issue. It is that good, that scary and that intriguing. Trust me when you start this series, you're in for the long haul! It will be doubly worth it for sure. Read Full Review

Danny Luckert and Marie Enger have manager to horrify me with some real nightmare-fuel images. Never mind the words that carry their share of the story, this art manages to convey the main character's fear and unease with real effortlessness. I've had my own experiences with what Adrian calls a "new-age crapfest" and managed to dismiss it. The art in this book makes that sort of dismissal an impossibility. You don't really want to look too closely, but you can't look away. I'm glad it's a month until I have to confront these images again, but I'm really looking forward to it at the same time. Read Full Review

Regression builds to an unbelievable cliffhanger, specifically with two mind-blowing full-page spreads that hit like a one-two punch. If your skin wasn't crawling with all the bugs, it will with these final pages. This is the horror comic to watch this year. I mean, you should already be reading it as Cullen Bunn's name is on it and the man knows a thing or two about writing horror comics. This is some next level stuff. Read Full Review

I give Regression an A for being and all around damn good book Read Full Review

REGRESSION #1 uses the elements of the graphic novel to effortlessly bring the reader into a world full of horror and uncertainty, and doesn't let go. Read Full Review

Image Comics has been releasing some of the best horror comics in the business, and now we can add one more to their ever growing list of fright. Regression by Cullen Bunn, Danny Luckert, and Marie Enger is one terrifying trip. Its expertly paced, shockingly gory, and straight up disturbing. Read on for 11 reasons that Regression #1 will give you nightmares! Read Full Review

What happens when something from your past squirms its way to the surface? Regression seems to be trying to answer just that question. Some theories claim that events that took place in a past life can impact a current life. You may think that theory is poppycock. But, what if it's not? Read Full Review

The creative team on this series has done a fantastic job with issue #1, and the story is as captivating as it is disturbing. This is definitely a series to keep an eye on. Read Full Review

Bunn's story has Adrian trying to cope with these visions which eventually leads him to a hypnotist who wants to explore past lives with him. Are these visions from a previous life, or is it something more that Adrian has yet to uncover. Bunn does a wonderful job of combining elements of horror and mystery in this first issue, giving you everything you need to know to set this series up right! If you're not a fan of horror comics, I think there's enough here as a mystery book to enjoy as Bunn hints at what's come before, and even possible futures. Regression really stood out for me this week. Don't miss it! Read Full Review

The first issue is a great start to this tale of psychological horror and intrigue. Read Full Review

Whether you're a horror buff or not, Regression #1 provides an impressively illustrated, twisted journey through an otherwise normal man's psychotic break. The story is instantly engaging and gives the reader plenty incentive to pick up the next issue. Read Full Review

I am a fan of horror books, and of Cullen Bunn in general. With a personal, innovative storyline and graphic art, this book has a chance to succeed in the horror genre and strike a chord with the bloodthirsty fans of recent horror comics. Fans of Bunn's work on Harrow County or other realistic, modern horror books like Nailbiter or Locke and Keywill be able to enjoy Regression. The book is similar in tone, but Bunn's personal connection to this material shines through and adds a unique, memorable element to Regression that feels refreshing. Read Full Review

Regression #1 offers a promising start to a uniquely grotesque tale. Not perfect, but this debut issue is a worthwhile read...if you can stomach it. Read Full Review

A bit lacking in plot and substance, but it more than makesup with a fast and interesting read filled with creepy disgusting imagery. Read Full Review

If you like your horror both grotesque and unnerving, then Regression is the comic for you. The series makes a strong and immediate impression in its first issue thanks to the efficient storytelling and Luckert's knack for rendering Cronenberg-worthy visuals. Not a perfect debut, but one that makes a strong case for Image's latest new series. Read Full Review

Regression #1 is supernatural terror that spoke to madness taking physical form. If you were looking for a story that really challenges what is real and what is in your head, I think that this might be the book for you. I had little worry that Cullen Bunn and this creative team could pull off a new one worthy to put on the pull-list, but they did it delivering a story that is unlike any others on shelves currently. Read Full Review

Genuine interactions, disturbing imagery, and shadow of intrigue lurking around every corner Read Full Review

An interesting premise boldly executed, this series puts a genuinely disturbing spin on the world of hypnotism and past-life regression, and with a horror maestro like Bunn at the helm, its pretty clear that this story is only just getting started. Read Full Review

Overall, this is an excellent book if you arent squeamish. It has the potential to take you to some dark places in your mind so read with caution. It is a good look at the inner struggle to keep something from your past from interfering with your present. Definitely pick up this book to get immersed in a tale of terror invading your world. Read Full Review

Regression came out of nowhere for me. I remember seeing all the previews and thinking it was just another throw-away horror book. I remember joking with the guys I used to work with at the comic book store about how it's just another Cullen Bunn book, and at that time it seemed like Cullen Bunn was writing just about every other book we had on the shelves. But I'll admit that I was wrong, that Regression is more than just a simple throw-away horror comic. I think this book will go places and some of them will not be pretty. They'll look nice, because of the great art and colors, but they'll be dark and fucked up and full of death and blood and bugs. So fucking many bugs. Read Full Review

Regression #1 lays the groundwork for an interesting premise where a corrupted mind creates horror and suspense for itself and maybe other unfortunates who try to peek inside. Naturalistic dialog and adaptive artwork offer hope that the series will grow with a rich sense of characters and the appropriate vibes to convey the fear that can exist only in a person's uncertain mind. Read Full Review

Cullen Bunn has another winner on his hands with 'Regression.' A horror story that will unnerve you and shock you. Luckert and Enger help bring it all to life with glorious and grotesque art. It'll creep you out, maybe even gross you out but it'll keep you engaged the whole way. 'Regression' sets the tone right away and keeps you hooked. Read Full Review

Regression #1 is the kind of opening issue that burrows under the skin like mealworms and leaves readers itchy at the end of it. The exploration of past life regressions and how they're manifesting in the mind of Adrian is only the beginning, definitely pick this one up if you're a slow-burn horror fan. Read Full Review

Light on character but heavy on visceral gore, "Regression" thrusts you deep into it world of body-horror, and hardly ever slows down. Read Full Review

Despite some minor flaws, Regression #1 succeeds in being the chilling and disturbing opening chapter to what could be another horrific success for writer Cullen Bunn. The story uses unsettling and grisly imagery to support its well-constructed narrative, and asks interesting thematic questions abut our intrinsic fear of exploring the darkest corners of our own minds. But, at its heart, it's mostly a scary introduction to a nightmarish tale. Read Full Review

It's a pretty typical opening to a horror story, with some thinner characters than you'd want to see. A perfectly acceptable start if you're into the premise. Read Full Review

Ultimately, Regression might not be a grand slam for the prolific Bunn, but there's still a decent amount to like here, thanks in part to the quick descent into violence and viscera portrayed by Luckert. There's some potential to this hypnotism-themed horror, and one only hopes that Bunn uses his unique ties to the practice to build up his characters after this debut. As it stands as a debut, the beautifully rendered Regression might not lure you under its spell completely, but it certainly has enough pull to draw you in for another session. Read Full Review

I think this maybe another example this story would have been better served collected. I have this feeling if I had more plot to digest and I could see more of where the writer was going I could maybe appreciate the story more. As it is, the story just stops at a place that Im not satisfied with. Read Full Review

ComicRelief

May 08, 2017

God, I LOVE Cullen Bunn! Highly, highly recommended. Cannot wait until issue 2. Pick this book up, folks!

MStone

May 15, 2017

I had been looking forward to Regression for several months, the premise caught my attention and of course Cullen Bunn doing something horror/thriller/supernatural is typically gonna be worth the read. Regression flows so smoothly, Bunn builds each scene so well, that each segue seamlessly slides into the next scene very naturally. A bit too naturally perhaps, in that some of the story structures are a little predictable, but done masterfully even so. And Luckert's art is something I'm not usually a fan of, but found myself loving in Regression. The thick outlines he uses I typically find to be too surreal, or fake really. But the level of grainy detail Luckert includes, and the very wide range of detailed facial expressions he captures was perfect for depicting Bunn's writing. I'd say this is going to be a very fun ride. There may be some predictability when it comes to themes and structures, but they are skillfully wielded, and the originality far outweighs these. I really liked reading Bunn's explanation of where he got the idea for the story. It's that kind of personally driven creativity that creates great stories. All in all, Regression is a definite pull for me. more

WhoDooTV

May 08, 2017

I am very interested in seeing where this going. The art was good with no complaints on that. Story is intriguing, had you thinking of someone with mental health issues"‹ and then took a left hand turn. We know very little of the characters so far, but it has tons of room for growth to be a pretty awesome title.