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Christian Ward on expanding the Event Horizon Universe

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Interview: Christian Ward (Event Horizon: Dark Descent #1 out August 20 - Artist: Tristan Jones):

What drew you to Event Horizon as a storyteller? Was there a particular theme or visual that made you say, “Yes, I need to write this”?

How closely did you work with the original film’s team or studio? Were there any specific mandates or was the universe yours to expand freely?

You’ve described this as taking “big gory swings.” What kind of boundaries were you hoping to push with this prequel that the film only hinted at?

Tristan Jones’ art and Pip Martin’s colors amplify the discomfort and dread on every page. How did your collaboration with them shape the tone and feel of the book?

The crew in Dark Descent each seems to be running from something. How did you approach building characters whose inner demons might mirror the horrors they’ll face externally?

Paimon, the eyeless King of Hell, is a new addition. How did you land on this particular figure as the face of evil? What does he bring thematically to the world of Event Horizon?

The first issue builds such thick atmosphere and creeping dread. What’s the key to sustaining that across a miniseries without letting the horror peak too early?

[Fun/silly question] Let’s say you're stuck aboard the Event Horizon with one other comic book character of your choosing. Who would it be and why?

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