The Empty Man

The Empty Man is a comic book series created by writer Cullen Bunn and artist Vanesa R. Del Rey in 2014, published by Boom! Studios.

For the American supernatural horror film, see The Empty Man (film).
The Empty Man
Cover of The Empty Man trade paperback. Artwork by Vanesa R. Del Rey
Publication information
PublisherBoom! Studios
ScheduleIrregular
FormatMiniseries (2014)
Ongoing (2018–2019)
Publication date2014–present
No. of issues6 (2014)
8 (2018–2019)
Creative team
Created byCullen Bunn
Written byCullen Bunn
Artist(s)Vanesa R. Del Rey (2014)
Jesús Hervás (2018–2019)
Colorist(s)Michael Garland (2014)
Niko Guardia (2018–2019)
Collected editions
The Empty ManISBN 9781608867202
The Empty Man: RecurrenceISBN 9781684153565
The Empty Man: ManifestationISBN 9781684154319

Premise

On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-police officer, who witnessed the violent deaths of his wife and son, comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.[1][2]

— Boom! Studios

Film adaptation

On February 9, 2016, it was announced that 20th Century Studios acquired the Boom! Studios graphic novel for a feature film, The Empty Man, with David Prior hired to write and direct the film.[3][4] The supernatural thriller film would be produced by Ross Richie and Stephen Christy.[3] On July 7, 2016, James Badge Dale was hired to star in the film for the lead role as an ex-cop, plagued by the violent death of his wife and son, tries to find a missing girl.[5][6] On September 27, 2016, Aaron Poole was cast in the film to play Paul, an outdoorsy adventurer.[7][8] The film will be theatrically released on August 7, 2020 by 20th Century Studios.[9]

References
  1. Hoffer, Christian (November 7, 2018). "Review: 'The Empty Man' #1 Is Unsettling But Misses Out on Truly Terrifying Readers". Comicbook.com. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  2. McMillan, Graeme (August 20, 2018). "'The Empty Man' Returning for Ongoing Comic Book Series (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  3. Hipes, Patrick (February 9, 2016). "Fox Options Boom! Graphic Novel 'The Empty Man', Gets David Prior To Fill It". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  4. Stevens, Michael (March 29, 2019). "Sneak Peek: "The Empty Man"". Sneakpeek. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  5. Kit, Borys (July 7, 2016). "James Badge Dale to Star in Supernatural Thriller 'The Empty Man' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  6. "The Empty Man Movie (2019)". Movie Insider. April 28, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  7. N'Duka, Amanda (September 27, 2016). "Fox's 'The Empty Man' Adds Aaron Poole". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  8. Fitzgerald, Cantor (June 14, 2018). "The Empty Man - MovieStock". Hollywood Stock Exchange. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  9. https://deadline.com/2020/06/unhinged-redated-to-july-10-russell-crowe-1202958322/
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