EPISODE · Jan 12, 2025 · 1H 23M
Inside Charles Soule and Ryan Browne’s ‘The Lucky Devils’
from AIPT Comics · host David Brooke
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This week, writer Charles Soule and artist Ryan Browne join the show to unpack their new series The Lucky Devils. Having created an incredibly original series before, what are we in store for with this demonic and hellish series? Learn how it came about, what to expect, and more!
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