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The Psychology of Horror Comics: An Interview with Joe Hill about Locke & Key, Hill House Comics, and ghost stories
Season 9
Published 2 years, 5 months ago
Description
Acclaimed horror author and comic writer, Joe Hill, joins the show for Ep. 407 to talk about his favorite horror comics and scary movies, the making of Locke & Key, his encounters with the supernatural, the future of Hill House Comics, and settles the Marvel vs DC debate once and for all!
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TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:
- Upbringing and early exposure to comics - 11:59
- The making of Locke & Key - 16:41
- Joe Hill's first credited comic work: Spider-Man Unlimited #4 - 25:03
- Ghost stories and supernatural encounters - 33:08
- The best horror masks in film - 44:51
- Starting the Hill House Comics imprint at DC - 51:34
- Marvel vs DC - 01:11:51
- Joe Hill's new book and future projects' announcement - 01:26:58
- Advice for aspiring writers - 01:38:55
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