Inside Charles Soule and Ryan Browne’s ‘The Lucky Devils’

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Interview: Interview: Lucky Devils - Charles Soule, Ryan Browne

What inspired the concept of The Lucky Devils? Was there a specific moment or idea that sparked the "devil on your shoulder" premise?
After the massive success of Eight Billion Genies, did you feel any pressure to create something equally ambitious? How did that influence the development of The Lucky Devils?
The series explores Faustian bargains and humanity’s struggle with temptation. What drew you to this theme, and how do you balance humor and darkness in such a morally complex story?
How did you come to 9 issues specifically for the series?

Character and Story Questions

The road to Hell is paved with good intentions—is this series more of a cautionary tale, or is it about embracing the chaos?

Creative Process Questions

Ryan, you mentioned pushing the limits of "crazy world-building insanity"—what’s been the most fun or challenging thing to draw so far?
Charles, how did your experience with morally complex stories like Star Wars or The Oracle Year influence your approach to writing The Lucky Devils?

Fun Question

If you had a literal devil on your shoulder like in The Lucky Devils, what do you think it would tell you to do first? Would you listen?

Closing Question

What do you hope readers take away from The Lucky Devils? Is there a particular emotion, idea, or lesson you want them to ponder after closing the final issue?

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