Inside Charles Soule and Ryan Browne’s ‘The Lucky Devils’
This week, writer Charles Soule and artist Ryan Browne join the show to unpack their new series The Lucky Devils. Having created an incredibly original series before, what are we in store for with this demonic and hellish series? Learn how it came about, what to expect, and more!
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NEWS
- Top 50 Comics December
- Milestone 'Wolverine' #400 features two tales and more
- New one-shot ‘Kid Juggernaut’ coming April 2025
- Marvel unveils Black History Month variant covers out February 2025
- Ram V's 'Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma' coming in April 2025
- The Uncanny Experience fan event returns July 12-13, 2025
Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
- Cruel Kingdom #1 (Oni Press)
- Zootopia #1 (Jeff Parker, Alessandro Ranaldi)
Nathan:
- Absolute Batman #4 (Scott Snyder, Gabriel Hernandez Walta)
- Moon Man #6 (Scott Mescudi, Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Federico Bertoni)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Nathan - Daredevil: Unleash Hell #1 (Erica Schultz, Valentina Pinti)
Dave - Absolute Batman #4 (Scott Snyder, Gabriel Hernandez Walta)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
- Dave: New Gods #2 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)
- Nathan: Ultimate Wolverine #1 (Christopher Condon, Alessandro Cappucio)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
- Dave: Storm #4 (Karen Darboe Cover)
- Nathan: The Question: All Along the Watchtower #3 (Jorge Fornés)
Interview: Interview: Lucky Devils - Charles Soule, Ryan Browne
- What inspired the concept of The Lucky Devils? Was there a specific moment or idea that sparked the "devil on your shoulder" premise?
- After the massive success of Eight Billion Genies, did you feel any pressure to create something equally ambitious? How did that influence the development of The Lucky Devils?
- The series explores Faustian bargains and humanity’s struggle with temptation. What drew you to this theme, and how do you balance humor and darkness in such a morally complex story?
- How did you come to 9 issues specifically for the series?
Character and Story Questions
- The road to Hell is paved with good intentions—is this series more of a cautionary tale, or is it about embracing the chaos?
Creative Process Questions
- Ryan, you mentioned pushing the limits of "crazy world-building insanity"—what’s been the most fun or challenging thing to draw so far?
- Charles, how did your experience with morally complex stories like Star Wars or The Oracle Year influence your approach to writing The Lucky Devils?
Fun Question
- If you had a literal devil on your shoulder like in The Lucky Devils, what do you think it would tell you to do first? Would you listen?
Closing Question
- What do you hope readers take away from The Lucky Devils? Is there a particular emotion, idea, or lesson you want them to ponder after closing the final issue?