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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 1H 40M

Michael Barron & Jack Van Thomme - The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters | Indie Horror Comics

from The United States Department of Nerds Podcast · host USDN_Chairman

Writer Michael Barron and artist Jack Van Thomme join The Chairman on the USDN Podcast to discuss The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters, a supernatural horror comic about marriage, monsters, hidden darkness, and the people who spend their nights hunting demons.In this episode, we talk about slice-of-life horror, the origin of The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters, building a world of demons and possession, horror storytelling in comics, writing satisfying endings, Kickstarter preparation, reward tiers, indie comic promotion, and the reality of launching a creator-owned comic.Ashley and Jordie may look like an ordinary married couple, but behind closed doors and beneath the surface of everyday life, they are fighting something far darker. The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters blends relationship-driven storytelling with supernatural horror, giving readers a grounded emotional core inside a world of demons, shadows, and secrets.Topics include:• The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters• Slice-of-life horror• Horror comics and supernatural storytelling• Demons, possession, and hidden darkness• Writer and artist collaboration• Building a horror world in 24 pages• Writing twists and satisfying endings• Kickstarter comics and crowdfunding• Indie comic promotion• Creator-owned storytellingSupport The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secret-lives-hunters/the-secret-lives-of-demon-hunters-a-24-page-horror-comicFollow Michael Barron:https://www.michaelbarronauthor.comMichael Barron on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/barronauthor.bsky.socialFollow Jack Van Thomme:https://www.instagram.com/real_jackvt/Follow USDN:https://linktr.ee/USDN_PodcastBusiness & Media Inquiries: [email protected] USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come To Life

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