John Kratky and "The Long Death": A New Chapter in Horror Comics
John Kratky's "The Long Death" part of "Forgotten Folklore" umbrella, reimagines gothic horror by blending dark fairy tales with classic monster storytelling, creating a haunting narrative inspired by EC Comics' legendary style, the film The Night of the Hunter and even Vincent Price and The Grimm Tales of Hansel and Gretel. The comic explores a plague-ravaged world through the journey of young protagonists Iris and Victor, delivering a visceral tale of survival and vengeance. With stunning artwork by Anna Wieszczyk and expert lettering by Eduardo Camacho, "The Long Death" promises to captivate horror enthusiasts with its unique approach to folklore-inspired terror.
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00:00 - Start
01:09 - Who Are You?
02:33 - What is Misunderstood about Horror in the medium of Comics?
06:02 - What is The Long Death Elevator Pitch?
07:39 - The Long Death was made with Anna Wieszczyk Art in mind
08:29 - Michelle Lodge and Anna Wieszczyk Art Why are they perfect for John Kratky's Writing style
10:24 - What is Forgotten Folklore?
12:24 - Who is the Team around The Long Death?
13:31 - How does The Long Death fit into the broad scope of Horror Comics?
15:32 - Tell us about the Characters of Iris and Victor, The Crone and The Butcher?
18:09 - How are the children in the story dealing with the corruption of adults in The Long Death?
20:04 - Discuss the theme The Spirit of Vengeance in The Long Death
22:02 - What Challenges did you face when writing a horror comic with child protagonists?
23:30 - What perks do we get supporting The Long Death Kickstarter?
29:54 - What do you hope readers will take away from reading The Long Death?
30:51 - Ending and where you can support the Guest works