Regression #1 – 2017 launches an intense psychological horror series that burrows deep into the subconscious, blurring the line between reality and nightmare. Written by Cullen Bunn with haunting artwork by Danny Luckert and colours by Marie Enger, this first issue sets a chilling tone and immediately establishes itself as a must-read for fans of dark, cerebral storytelling.
At the heart of the story is Adrian, a man plagued by terrifying hallucinations and a creeping sense of dread he can't explain. When conventional methods fail to provide relief, Adrian agrees to undergo past-life regression therapy, hoping to discover the root of his suffering. But what he unearths is something far more disturbing — not just memories of another life, but a horrifying presence that begins to bleed into his waking world. The tension is visceral, the pacing razor-sharp, and Bunn wastes no time hooking readers with eerie intrigue and disorienting revelations.
What makes Regression #1 so gripping is its ability to maintain a sense of unease throughout. It’s not just the subject matter that disturbs — it’s the atmosphere. Bunn’s writing pulls you into Adrian’s unraveling mind, while also teasing the sinister possibilities that lie in the unexplored corners of the past. There’s a strong sense of paranoia, the fear that reality is not what it seems, and this issue uses that fear masterfully.
Danny Luckert’s artwork is deliberately unnerving. From subtle background details to grotesque hallucinations, the pages are packed with visual elements that demand a second look. The body horror elements are striking without being gratuitous, and the storytelling remains fluid and engaging even as the horror escalates. Marie Enger’s muted, off-kilter colour palette enhances the unease — it’s grimy, washed-out, and often sickly, setting a tone that matches the mental deterioration of the protagonist.
Regression #1 doesn’t rely on jump scares or gore alone; its horror is psychological, atmospheric, and escalating — a dread that seeps in slowly and then grips tightly. It’s a smart, original take on the horror genre, grounded in a concept that feels both surreal and deeply personal. This debut lays a solid foundation for what promises to be a terrifying journey into the mind’s darkest recesses.
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