Hello there, it’s The Chairman of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN)—where we are for the people, by the people, and of the people!

In this episode, I sit down with Bruno Catarino to talk about his brand-new comic book project, Crimson Bay—a dark, action-packed series inspired by 1990s fighting games and brought to life through Kickstarter.

We dive into:

🔥 The origins of Crimson Bay
🔥 The unique characters and stories within the series
🔥 Bruno’s creative process and inspirations
🔥 What backers can expect from the Kickstarter campaign
🔥 The future vision of Crimson Bay beyond crowdfunding

Whether you’re a comic book fan, an indie comics supporter, or a backer who loves discovering fresh, creator-driven stories, this interview gives you everything you need to know about Crimson Bay and why it deserves a spot on your pull list.

👉 Don’t forget to check out Bruno Catarino’s Kickstarter for Crimson Bay and support indie comics!

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Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/crimson-bay-1-martial-arts-comic-inspired-by-90s-vgs?ref=discovery&term=bruno%20catarino&total_hits=8&category_id=250

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What happens when superheroes aren’t perfect? In this deep-dive interview, The Chairman of the United States Department of Nerds sits down with Mike Scrase, writer of Zip—a British indie comic published by Markosia Enterprises that redefines what it means to be superhuman.

Together, we explore:

🔹 The Creator Origin Story – Mike’s comic book beginnings and how Zip was born
🔹 The Story Behind Zip – Themes of identity, disability, and realism in a superhero world
🔹 Writing Disability, Responsibly – Avoiding tropes, doing the research, and listening to readers
🔹 Publishing & Kickstarter – Why the team is going the crowdfunding route for Issue #4
🔹 Creative Process – Collaboration with San Espina (Art) and Ferran Delgado (Lettering)
🔹 Lightning Round – British comic favorites, casting dreams, and Mike’s writing playlist
🔹 Call to Action – Where to get Zip and how to support the upcoming Kickstarter

This is more than a comic—it’s a conversation about representation, creative independence, and crafting stories that matter.

📚 Issues 1–3 of Zip are available now on Amazon and DriveThruComics
🚀 Kickstarter for Issue #4 is coming soon—links below to stay updated!

🧠 Issue 1 Creative Credits:

• Writer: Mike Scrase
• Art: San Espina
• Lettering: Ferran Delgado

🔗 Stay Connected:

📌 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikescrase/zip4?ref=discovery&term=zip&total_hits=5117&category_id=250
📌 https://www.instagram.com/zipcomicuk/

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🎨 Inside the Mind of Vitalerium’s Artist: Francisco Hnilo Interview | Comic Book Art, Webtoons & More

In this exclusive USDN interview, we sit down with Francisco Hnilo—the talented artist behind Vitalerium—to dive deep into his creative origins, process, inspirations, and what's next for this visually stunning comic series.

From storyboards to posters and Webtoons, Francisco shares how he broke into the world of comic book illustration and why Vitalerium stood out to him as a project worth diving into. We explore everything from character design and artistic influences to his preferred tools and techniques.

Whether you're an artist, comic fan, or someone looking for behind-the-scenes insight into a futuristic, mythic, and visually rich indie title—this one's for you.

🔗 Follow Francisco Hnilo:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fah_draws/

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