Heroes & Villains: Adam Carter's "Betweeners"

In this episode we sit down with Adam Carter, the CBC News reporter and comics creator behind Betweeners, A supernatural horror story that turns the exorcism genre on its head.Exorcist Shane Beck has a secret: He’s not really Shane Beck. His body is possessed by the soul of Mike Baxter, a grifter who died in the 1980s and spent decades suffering in Hell—until he found a way out. Now, using Beck’s body, Baxter performs exorcisms while staying one step ahead of the demons that hunt him. But when Beck’s estranged son, James, shows up desperate for help, Baxter finds himself in an unfamiliar role: pretending to be a father.When an elite agent from hell tracks them down, Baxter and James are forced into a deadly fight for survival. The battle that follows will push Baxter to his limits, forcing him to face the question he’s been avoiding: Can redemption be earned? Or is he doomed to the fate he tried to outrun?We also talk about Adam's path from Newfoundland to Toronto and his journey from journalist to graphic novel author! And maybe just a little bit about The Simpsons, Canadian bands, and a couple of comics worth reading after you've checked out Betweeners!Betweeners is out April 30th! Check it out on GlobalComix and Amazon Kindle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.