Kieron Gillen

Kieron Gillen, a renowned comic book writer behind works like The Power Fantasy and Die, dives into the complexities of storytelling and creativity. He shares insights on the emotional challenges of the comic industry and the importance of collaboration, particularly with artist Stephanie Hans. Gillen also discusses the thematic evolution of Die: Loaded, highlighting its shift from intimate friend dynamics to exploring social interactions among strangers. Plus, he offers a look into the balance of self-promotion and the art of engaging his audience.

Comic book and role-playing game writer Kieron Gillen joins the podcast to discuss his comic book DIE. They also review the trick-taking game Schadenfreude, chat about the absurd comedy Freelancers, and take a look at Great Western Trail: New Zealand. Gillen explores metafictionality in games and discusses his background in games journalism. The speakers share their mixed experiences playing Great Western Trail: New Zealand and discuss the new sheep shearing scoring spaces in the game.

Kieron Gillen, a multi-award-winning comics writer known for works like The Wicked + The Divine and DIE, shares his insights on world-building. He discusses balancing character development with immersive settings, the importance of research in crafting believable fantasy, and strategies for engaging storytelling without overwhelming readers with detail. Gillen also reflects on working within established franchises like Star Wars and Marvel, emphasizing personal investment in projects and the evolution of his unique voice through creator-owned work.