Cult-de-Sac #1 — Cullen Bunn and Fico Ossio turn the suburban dream into a living nightmare.
The Hanson family just wants a fresh start, but they quickly learn this neighborhood enforces its rules with terrifying precision. Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Fico Ossio reunite on a debut where the real horror hides behind the white picket fence. Cult-de-Sac #1 is the kind of suburban nightmare that makes you check your own mailbox twice.
There's a specific kind of dread that settles in when you realize a place you thought was safe has teeth. That's the promise sitting on the shelf with Cult-de-Sac #1. It's a chance to watch Cullen Bunn and Fico Ossio team up again, bringing their shared love of visceral storytelling to a setting that feels deceptively ordinary. When creators with this much chemistry decide to build a world together, you can bet the atmosphere is going to be thick with tension.
The Hanson family moves in hoping to carve out their own little slice of paradise, but the neighborhood has ideas of its own. In this Ignition Press debut, the Homeowner's Association isn't just a group of nagging neighbors with bylaws; it's something far more sinister. The moment you cross a line, the consequences stop being fines and start being supernatural. Bunn sets up a world where compliance is survival, and the house next door might be watching closer than you'd like.
If you've followed Bunn's work, you know he has a knack for finding the horror in the mundane, but teaming him with Fico Ossio adds a visual layer that's impossible to ignore. Ossio's art brings a level of grit and expression that makes every shadow feel weighted. This isn't just a story about a bad neighborhood; it's a showcase of creators at the top of their game, using a relatable setup to deliver scares that stick with you long after you turn the page.
If this sounds like your kind of fear, keep an eye on Ripcord as well. It's another title where Bunn explores the darker edges of community and control, so the themes here will feel like a familiar haunt even if the setting is brand new. It's a great companion read if you want to see how Bunn weaves his terror across different worlds.
Just a heads-up on the stack: Ossio is handling both art and cover duties here, so that interior work translates directly to the face of the book. The cover art is doing a lot of heavy lifting, and it's the kind of detail that rewards you right away. Trust me, when you see the way he frames the Hanson's new house, you'll immediately understand what this place is hiding.