Garth Ennis | Babs: Black Road South

We sit down with Garth Ennis for a wide-ranging conversation that blends career reflection with a deep dive into Babs: Black Road South. Garth discusses his early discovery of comics and how his 2000 AD roots continue to shape his storytelling instincts, particularly his emphasis on clarity, character, and structure. He reflects on long-running themes in his work—war fiction, flawed antiheroes, and the balance between satire and humanism—while also addressing how projects like The Boys have evolved beyond their original context. Turning to Babs, Ennis unpacks his take on sword-and-sorcery, the appeal of a deeply flawed protagonist, and the tonal shift in Black Road South toward a more character-focused narrative. He also highlights his ongoing collaboration with Jacen Burrows, the role of humor in grounding the series’ darker elements, and what lies ahead for Babs and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.