#848 “More Weight”: Ben Wickey talks Salem witch trials

from Deconstructing Comics · host Tim and Koom

Ben Wickey has created a graphic novel, More Weight: A Salem Story, that gives us a very deep dive into the Salem witch trials: why they happened, who was to blame, and how the city has dealt with their legacy. This week Koom gets the scoop on what inspired Ben, why his art style seems to vary depending on what point in the past he’s writing about, and more. More Weight: A Salem Story on Amazon.com Brought to you by: Checkered Past podcast Our supporters on Patreon

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