The Bunker (comics)

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Publication information
Publisher Oni Press
Format Ongoing series
No. of issues19 [1]
Creative team
Written byJosh Fialkov
Artist(s)Joe Infurnari

The Bunker is a comic book written by Joshua Hale Fialkov with artwork by Joe Infurnari.

Contents

A pilot television episode was announced to have been written for Lionsgate TV. [2] In 2019, it was reported that a television series is in the works at NBC.

Plot

The world population is dying, and those responsible send a bunker back in time to warn their younger selves, in order to prevent it.

Reception

It was highly recommended by Ain't It Cool News. [3] Newsarama gave it a 9 out of 10. [4] Bleeding Cool called it “A beautiful comic.” [5] Comic Vine gave it 5 stars. [6] Kotaku called it "a great, tense read with a killer twist ending that will have you aching for more." [7]

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References

  1. "comicbookrealm.com database".
  2. Brendon Connelly. "Joshua Hale Fialkov Adapting The Bunker For Lionsgate TV". Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movie, TV News.
  3. ambush bug (7 August 2013). "AICN COMICS REVIEWS: JMS' SIDEKICK! Fialkov's THE BUNKER! Lemire's TRILLIUM! WEIRD TALES ! & MORE!". Aint It Cool News.
  4. "Best Shots Rapid Reviews: SHE-HULK #1, JLA #12, Nearly 20 Others!". Newsarama.com. 15 September 2023.
  5. "Joshua Hale Fialkov Adapting The Bunker For Lionsgate TV - Bleeding Cool News And Rumors". 5 November 2013.
  6. "The Bunker #1 Review". 12 February 2014.
  7. Evan Narcisse (8 August 2013). "What Happens When You Find Out Your Older Self Kills the World". Kotaku. Gawker Media.