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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 1H 21M

Bobby Campbell - Bringing Tales of the Illuminatus to Comics

from The United States Department of Nerds Podcast · host USDN_Chairman

Bobby Campbell returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss Tales of the Illuminatus #3: Opus Chao and the journey of bringing the legacy of Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson's Illuminatus into comics.Bobby joins The Chairman to look back at how the series has evolved from Issue #1 to Issue #3, how his creative process has changed, and the challenge of honoring the original Illuminatus material while finding his own voice within its world.The conversation also dives into the realities of independent comics and crowdfunding. Bobby discusses why building a growing readership matters more to him than simply raising more money, how comic production has changed during his years in the industry, mistakes new creators make when starting out, and why creators preparing for Kickstarter should get as much of their book finished as possible before launching.We also explore Opus Chao, what makes Issue #3 different, where Tales of the Illuminatus goes next, and what Bobby hopes readers ultimately take away from the series.Support Tales of the Illuminatus #3: Opus Chao and Late Pledge on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bobbycampbell/tales-of-illuminatus-3-opus-chaoExplore Tales of the Illuminatus:https://talesofilluminatus.com/Follow Bobby Campbell:BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/bobbycampbell.netInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/bobbycampbell777/🌐 Connect with the USDN Podcast:https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast📦 Protect Your Collection with BCW Supplies:https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=USDNUse code USDN at checkout.Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn a commission from purchases made through our BCW affiliate link.The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.

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