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EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 1H 16M

Zach Zeman - Building Ghostwood: A Paranormal Indie Comic Universe

from The United States Department of Nerds Podcast · host USDN_Chairman

Zach Zeman joins The USDN Podcast to break down GHOSTWOOD - a genre-blending indie comic exploring paranormal investigations, hidden government agencies, and supernatural mysteries.In this episode, we dive into the creation of Ghostwood, a world where a secret organization monitors paranormal activity across a fictional U.S. state - uncovering cases that go far beyond traditional crime stories.We explore: Zach’s transition from screenwriting to comics  The influence of horror classics like EC Comics, X-Files, and Buffy  The structure behind Ghostwood’s “monster-of-the-week” storytelling  Long-term worldbuilding and character arcs  The realities of indie comic creation and distribution If you’re into horror, supernatural storytelling, and indie comics, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.📖 Read Ghostwood:https://globalcomix.com/c/ghostwood http://patreon.com/GhostwoodComic🌐 Follow Ghostwood:https://www.instagram.com/ghostwood_comic https://www.threads.com/@ghostwood_comic https://www.facebook.com/61569206552375/🎙️ ABOUT USDN PODCASTHosted by The Chairman, The USDN Podcast is a creator-focused media platform spotlighting indie comic creators, storytellers, and worldbuilders shaping the future of comics.✔ Indie creator interviews✔ Kickstarter campaigns✔ Worldbuilding & storytelling craft✔ Creator-owned publishing insightsSubscribe and join the Council of Nerds.🔗 FOLLOW USDN:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_PodcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast📬 BUSINESS / MEDIA INQUIRIES:[email protected]⚡ SUPPORT THE SHOW:🧰 BCW Supplies: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn💥 Use Code: USDNAffiliate disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code.🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where indie comics come to life.

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