Dan Henk Talks Lovecraft, Tattoos & Kickstarter Magic | Talking Comics

This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with artist, writer, and tattoo legend Dan Henk! From punk roots and homelessness to creating dark fantasy novels and horror art inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, Dan opens up about his creative journey, art process, and latest Kickstarter project.🎨 Dive into horror, comics, and creativity—Talking Comics style!👉 Back Dan Henk's Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danhenk/down-highways-in-the-darkby-demons-driven👉 Follow Dan: https://danhenk.com/🎧 Listen on all platforms & check out our merch and comic links below!🗨 Free preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://subscribepage.io/talkincomics👉 Hit the Kickstarter “Remind Me” button to follow the project launch (coming early 2026). https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...🛎 Subscribe to Talking Comics for more creator interviews, comics talk, and behind-the-scenes updates. https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast✨ Special Mentions/Sponsors/Friends of the show:👉Thank you to Amped Comics for partnering with us and offering you 10% off your order using code TCP10 https://ampedcomics.com/discount/TCP10👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Alegra Travers City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc⏱️ Chapters00:00 Journey into Comics and Storytelling02:02 From Homelessness to Art School04:54 The Duality of Art and Writing07:45 The Evolution of a Comic Book10:49 Kickstarter and Reviving Old Stories13:45 The Challenges of Writing and Art16:46 Influences and Inspirations in Art19:46 Reflections on Stephen King and Lovecraft21:17 The Influence of Film on Art24:32 Artistic Mediums and Inspirations27:34 Persistence in Creative Pursuits28:52 Kickstarter and Creator Engagement30:49 Favorite Characters and Comic Book Memories34:42 Superpowers and Comic Book Universes36:58 Horror Movies and Creative Inspirations#TalkingComics #DanHenk #ComicPodcast #IndieComics #Lovecraft #HorrorArt #KickstarterComics #ComicBooks #TattooArtist #AlanMoore #Cthulhu #ArtInterview #ComicBookCulture