Image Comics, Pornsak Pichetshote, And Alberto Ponticelli Bring You ‘Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman’

by Olly MacNamee

Absolute Green Arrow writer Pornsak Pichetshote artist Alberto Ponticelli, colourist Jordie Bellaire and letterer Becca Carey are teaming up for Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman, from Image Comics. This will be the third and final Exquisite Corpses spin-off miniseries based the bestselling horror comic created by James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Department of Truth) and Michael Walsh (The Silver Coin, Universal Monsters: Frankenstein). This new five-issue miniseries will take a closer look at the future of the Lone Gunman killer. Here’s the full synopsis:

“In this can’t-miss follow-up to Exquisite Corpses‘ season one, Laura and her fellow survivors, Xavi and Jason, have attempted to carve out an existence with her winnings, far away from the evil machinations of the 13 Families. But, two years after the unfathomable events unleashed in their hometown and Laura’s game-winning performance as the Last Gunman, all that they did to survive still haunts them. Now, the legacy of the golden mask refuses to stay silent…and their lives are in danger once again. The limited series will uncover the backstory of the Lone Gunman and explore what’s next in Exquisite Corpses.”

Here’s Pichetshote with more, and how this series fits in after Season 1 of Exquisite Corpses:

“We’ve been referring to Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman as Season 1.5, bridging the gap between the first Exquisite Corpses season and the upcoming second. We follow my favorite killer and trace the history of the golden mask as well as one branch of the all-powerful 13 Families. But for new readers, you don’t need to read the main series to enjoy this one. We’ll be exploring one of my favorite horror subgenres: the ultimate ‘Final Girl’ story. What happens after you survive the twelve deadliest slashers of all time, and now are forced to uncover the secret history of the organization behind them and how they’ve shaped the course of America? It’s been fun to take the lessons I’ve learned on the Absolute Green Arrow series to tell a very different story about serial killers and billionaires, one that asks how the victims of their callous actions recover and retaliate.”

Pichetshote follows up:

“Lone Gunman is my favorite character in the Exquisite Corpses series. When Pornsak proposed that I work with him and Jordie to tell this character’s story, it seemed like an incredible opportunity to me. I’ve known Pornsak since we worked together on Unknown Soldier, and I couldn’t wait to do something together with him. Plus, Jordie’s colors are always so full of expressive power. I’m working to give the story the right visual roughness, using textures and dirty marks. Doing this in collaboration with the Tiny Onion team is wonderful — they’re truly helpful, I’m learning a lot from them. I’m thrilled to be part of this team!”

Cover B by Rafael Albuquerque
Cover D (1:25) by Leandro Fernandez –
Cover E (1:50) by Chris Brunner
Cover F (1:100) by Sebastian Fiumara