Building Worlds After Eden: Rich Davis on 'Angel/Hunter' and the Future of Indie Comics

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In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank sits down with acclaimed horror comic writer Rich Davis to explore his newest dark fantasy project Angel Hunter. From its origins as a joke to a full-fledged manga-inspired saga, Rich opens up about the creative process, his love for horror, and the deep personal influences behind his storytelling. The conversation covers everything from kaiju and fallen angels to the future of comic publishing—and even includes a heartfelt tangent about rescued dogs. Whether you're a comic fan, aspiring writer, or lover of apocalyptic fantasy, this episode is packed with insight, passion, and humor.

Timestamps and Topics:
00:00 Welcome and intro with Rich Davis
00:22 What is Angel Hunter?
01:01 The surprising origins of the idea
02:19 Convincing his collaborator Les to embrace manga style
03:10 Dobby the rescue dog story
04:24 From stage to screen to comics: Rich’s path through storytelling
05:44 How Cult of Dracula was born
07:29 Rich’s lifelong love of horror
08:33 Nightmares as creative fuel
09:48 Religious roots and mythological influences behind Angel Hunter
11:10 How Rich respects religion in fantasy writing
12:18 “Write what you know” and grounding fantasy in real emotion
14:12 Spotlight on character Shiri Mojo
16:00 The emotional weight behind character development
17:54 Why Angel Hunter will be a multi-volume epic
19:00 Why Rich is avoiding floppies and embracing the trade format
21:00 Pricing, format decisions, and Kickstarter plans
23:45 Industry trends: Trades vs floppies in comic book retail
25:00 The creative brotherhood between Rich and Les
25:43 Final thoughts and how to support Angel Hunter via Kickstarter

Key Takeaways:

• Angel Hunter blends manga-style art with Western storytelling, built on a foundation of religious mythology and kaiju battles.

• Rich’s storytelling is deeply influenced by personal experiences, including vivid childhood nightmares and a strong religious upbringing.

• He writes from a place of emotional truth, grounding fantasy in human emotion like fear, love, and loss.

• Floppies are no longer sustainable in indie comics—Angel Hunter will launch as full-volume trades to better serve readers.

• Rich and artist Les form a creative duo with a shared vision and dedication that drives their projects.

• Kickstarter is the primary launchpad for Angel Hunter, with volume one targeting an affordable price point despite high production quality.

Memorable Quotes:

“Everything that I write comes from a nightmare… Once you name the monster, the monster’s not scary anymore.” – Rich Davis

“I treat the Bible, the Talmud, and the Quran like mythology—because I’m not preaching, I’m storytelling.” – Rich Davis

“Floppies are dead. But give someone a $9.99 Image trade, and they’ll grab three.” – Rich Davis

“Shiri Mojo… she's an amazing character—and also, yes, she's a hot blonde anime chick. We’re not going to pretend that’s not a draw.” – Rich Davis

“Write what you know. I used to hate that phrase. Now I understand it’s how you put heart into your fantasy.” – Rich Davis

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Apple Podcast Tags:
comics, indie comics, horror comics, Rich Davis, Angel Hunter, dark fantasy, manga, kaiju, comic book interview, writing process, Kickstarter comics, Cult of Dracula, Nephilim, apocrypha, comic book podcast, storytelling, graphic novels