Something of a predecessor to Hellboy and the modern-day B.P.R.D, Grey pops up frequently throughout theHellboymythology.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: On first glance this looks like it’s a zombie story.
Most zombie stories, however, take place in the present or near future.
Whats different about a Victorian zombie story?
How does working on this story compare toiZombie?
This story alludes to past events and people but is also pretty easy to follow.
How are you balancing servicing lore and long-term fans with making this story accessible to potential new readers?
Its a balance that Ive always tried to strike when working with established characters or in long-running fictional worlds.
Witchfinderhas so far existed as a series of one-off storylines.
What can you tease about your long-term plan(s) with this series and character?
Witchfinderwas actually my ticket into the Mignolaverse, as a creator.
A great theme ofWitchfinderis the comparison between eldritch horror and human-level cruelty.
How do you use that dynamic in this story?
It was an idea born from realizing that Sir Edward Grey doesnt hunt monsters, as such.
Or to put it another way, not all monsters have to be supernatural.
Whats it like working with Mike Mignola?
How long have you followed his stuff?
Oh, geez, Ive been a fan of Mikes since the early days of his career.
Whats your favorite part about playing in it?
But my favorite part about working on these books has been the collaborative element, I think.
That often starts with phone conversations with Mike, bouncing ideas back and forth.
Whats your favorite part of working with Ben Stenbeck?
How are you playing to his strengths?
Speaking of people who are fantastic at what they do!
He is just so amazing at capturing the period, and the spaces that the characters inhabit.
But hes also fantastic at the acting of his characters on the page.
Hes also had a direct hand in shaping the story itself, though.
