Team Human Shawn Kittelsen
Jan 24, 2024
Shawn Kittelsen, VP Creative at Skydance Interactive, discusses how pop media like comic books and video games help us see societal choices. They delve into his new comic 'Heart Attack' and its journey to publication. They also explore the struggles of post-war veterans, the impact of evictions on veterans in the 1930s, the effects of LSD on beliefs, the importance of compassion in art, discussions on Hamas and Palestine, and the significance of kindness and generosity in today's world.
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Heart Attack Comic and Event
- Sean Kittelsen pitched Heart Attack 10 years before his own heart attack.
- The comic's release was delayed by the pandemic and distribution issues.
Themes of *Heart Attack*
- Heart Attack explores themes of social division and unrest, mirroring real-world events.
- Kittelsen's research on police militarization and social unrest informed the comic's themes.
The Bonus March of 1932
- The Bonus March of 1932 saw peaceful veterans protesting for early payment of their war bonuses.
- Despite their peaceful nature, the Hoover administration used a minor scuffle to justify a violent eviction.