Gatchaman Vol. 2

Gatchaman (2024)

by Cullen Bunn, Chris Batista (illustrator)

Genres: Science Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

Published August 5, 2025

About the author

Cullen grew up in rural North Carolina, but now lives in the St. Louis area with his wife Cindy and his son Jackson. His noir/horror comic (and first collaboration with Brian Hurtt), The Damned, was published in 2007 by Oni Press. The follow-up, The Damned: Prodigal Sons, was released in 2008. In addition to The Sixth Gun, his current projects include Crooked Hills, a middle reader horror prose series from Evileye Books; The Tooth, an original graphic novel from Oni Press; and various work for Marvel and DC. Somewhere along the way, Cullen founded Undaunted Press and edited the critically acclaimed small press horror magazine, Whispers from the Shattered Forum.

All writers must pay their dues, and Cullen has worked various odd jobs, including Alien Autopsy Specialist, Rodeo Clown, Professional Wrestler Manager, and Sasquatch Wrangler.

And, yes, he has fought for his life against mountain lions and he did perform on stage as the World's Youngest Hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime, and he'll tell you all about it.

Visit his website at www.cullenbunn.com.

Reviews

[Khurram · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good continuation of the Gatchaman story. The action and artwork are great, almost spot on with the original cartoon series. The books start at issues 7 to 10 then issue 6 as a breather story at the end.

The Science Ninja team recruit a world martial arts champion to help their trainees. Meanwhile, the main Gatchaman team are being run ragged by a number of Galactor attacks, which will force them into a battle from within.

A good action-packed book with big repercussions for the future as the evil Galactor strikes at the heart of the team. Also, what do the main team members do to relax?

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storyline and art. The standalone story at the end was really good too.

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh, this is alright. These stories move very slowly though. Chris Batista's art isn't to my taste these days compared to the past either.

[Archos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Soil book with all its themes well placed