Ignition Press is excited to announce it will debut two new series ahead of their first issue releases in comic shops with original, standalone Cold Open issues at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC).
Cult-de-Sac: The Cold Open from Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, Ripcord), artist Fico Ossio (Revolution), and colorist Ulises Arreola (Absolute Superman) debuts with an original prequel story of a couple’s deadly interaction with the mysterious Homeowners Association, along with a first look at Cult-de-Sac #1. Fans can purchase copies of Cult-de-Sac: The Cold Open Cover A by Ossio and Arreola for $4.99, and a limited-edition cover B variant by Ebrahel Lurci (Murder Podcast) for $9.99. The variant cover is limited to 500 copies. Cullen Bunn, recently in the news for his and Jonas Scharf’s series Bone Parish being in development for a TV series with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson at Starz, will be signing copies at the Ignition Pavilion throughout SDCC.
The Folk of Dooney Hollow: The Cold Open from Jeremy Haun (The Beauty, Murder Podcast), artist Alex Lins (Briar; Plastic Man No More!), and colorist Trish Mulvihill (100 Bullets) debuts with an original prequel story introducing the horrors in the woods, plus a first look at The Folk of Dooney Hollow #1. Fans can purchase copies of The Folk of Dooney Hollow: The Cold Open Cover A by Haun and Nick Filardi (Absolute Green Lantern, The Beauty) for $4.99, and a limited-edition cover B variant by Lins for $9.99. The variant cover is limited to 500 copies, and Jeremy Haun will be signing copies at the Ignition Pavilion throughout SDCC.
Ignition Press’s Cold Open issues act as a standalone entry point for longtime comic fans and new readers alike, featuring an original, self-contained story that introduces the reader to the world, as well as behind-the-scenes material, special sneak peeks, and information on how to get the entire series through traditional retail channels.
The Ignition Pavilion will be open with free admission to the public during the following hours:
- Wednesday, July 22nd: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- Thursday, July 23rd: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- Friday, July 24th: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday, July 25th: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- Sunday, July 26th: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
The Ignition Pavilion is located at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center located at 200 Harbor Drive, #120, San Diego, CA 92101
Ignition Press is dedicated to empowering vibrant creativity through creator-driven original stories, told with integrity and commitment, that meet their audience where they are. The Los Angeles-based comic book and graphic novel publisher was co-founded by publishing and media industry veterans Eric Gitter (CEO), Filip Sablik (Publisher), Jamie S. Rich (Editor-in-Chief), and Jeremy Haun (Creative Director) in July 2024 and began publishing creator-driven original series in mid-2025.