Shawn Hainsworth of SHP Comics: Zicky & Woodstake
SHP Comics founder Shawn Hainsworth discusses graphic novels and the evolution of indie comics through Zicky and Woodstake.
Big Blend Radio · Lisa D. Smith
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Show Notes
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Books & Authors” Show with Books Forward, Shawn Hainsworth — founder of SHP Comics — joins us to discuss the evolution of comics, the thriving indie comic movement, and the creative process behind his genre-bending graphic novels "Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King" and "Woodstake: Three Days of Peace, Music and Blood."
Founded in 2021, SHP Comics is an independent publisher dedicated to daring, intelligent storytelling across horror, fantasy, science fiction, comedy, and reimagined classics. Hainsworth, an award-winning experimental filmmaker turned publisher and writer (under the pseudonym Darin S. Cape), shares how comics are evolving as a powerful medium that connects generations and embraces multimedia elements.
We dive into Zicky, a coming-of-age portal fantasy packed with monsters, mayhem, and heart for readers ages 9+, and Woodstake, a darkly funny horror graphic novel set during the legendary 1969 Woodstock festival — where peace, love, and vampires collide.
The conversation explores comics as a literacy tool, the collaborative nature of comic creation, and how the indie comic scene is giving fresh voices a platform in today’s digital age. From nostalgia to innovation, this episode celebrates comics as an art form that truly touches all emotions.
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