Inside the Mind of a Comic Book Writer: An Interview with Jody Houser

In this episode of the podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Jody Houser, the acclaimed comic book writer who is known for her work on Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor and Mother Panic, among other titles.  Today, we will be discussing her latest Doctor Who comic book series, Empire of the Wolf. Empire of the Wolf is a thrilling adventure that takes place in ancient Rome, where the Doctor and her companions Yaz, Ryan, and Graham find themselves caught up in a dangerous web of intrigue and power struggles.  Jody Houser tells us about the inspiration behind the series, which was a desire to explore the historical setting of Rome and to see how the Doctor would navigate the complexities of the ancient world.  During the interview, we delve into the process of creating the series, including the research that went into ensuring historical accuracy and the collaboration with artist Roberta Ingranata.  Jody also shares her thoughts on the Doctor Who franchise and what makes the character so enduring and beloved by fans around the world. As a Doctor Who fan herself, Jody Houser is well-versed in the nuances of the show and its various iterations, and she discusses how she approached writing for the Thirteenth Doctor specifically.  She also touches on the challenges and rewards of writing for a comic book series, and how it differs from writing for other mediums such as television or film. Finally, Jody Houser teases what readers can expect from future issues of Empire of the Wolf and shares some of her other upcoming projects.  This is an episode that Doctor Who fans and comic book enthusiasts won't want to miss, as Jody Houser provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Empire of the Wolf and the creative process behind it.