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🎙️ USDN Podcast Interview w/ E.B. Kogan & Jessica Silvetti — Shockheaded Peter Vol. 2

Film to Fantasy: E.B. Kogan & Jessica Silvetti on Shockheaded Peter

Welcome back to the United States Department of Nerds Podcast! I’m The Chairman, and today we’re diving into the haunting, fantastical world of Shockheaded Peter, the second installment of a 3-part horror-fantasy graphic novel series.

Joining me are E.B. Kogan (Empire, Ordinary Joe, In Our Blood) and Jessica Silvetti (Juego de las llaves, In Absentia) — a powerhouse writing duo with deep roots in film and television who are now unleashing their nightmarish vision into the indie comics scene.

About Shockheaded Peter Vol. 2
A chilling cautionary tale of marvelous retribution and dreadful delight, Shockheaded Peter conjures a crossbreed of Labyrinth and A Nightmare on Elm Street — by way of Studio Ghibli. The story follows Ruby, a teenage girl with an actual broken heart, as she’s drawn into the crusade of a mysterious harbinger of punishment.

With evocative art from Giuseppe Sabè Di Stefano, this series balances gruesome fates with strange whimsy, creating a horror-fantasy like no other.

In this interview, we cover:

How their Hollywood backgrounds shaped the pacing of the comic

The collaborative process behind creating a layered, surreal world

The inspirations that fuel Shockheaded Peter’s blend of horror, folklore, and fantasy

Ruby’s journey in Book Two — and hints at what’s to come in the finale

Bringing the series to readers through Kickstarter and the importance of fan support

📚 Support Shockheaded Peter Vol. 2 on Kickstarter: [Insert Kickstarter Link]

Follow the creators:
🔗 E.B. Kogan — https://www.instagram.com/ebkfromla/
🔗 Jessica Silvetti — https://www.instagram.com/jess_silvetti/

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